For Sale: AR Modifications by Vinyl Nirvana
Beginning January 1st, 2007, Vinyl Nirvana will have sole ownership and distribution of the AR Acoustic Research turntable modifications developed by George Merrill and refined by Anthony Scillia. Mr. Merrill and Mr. Scillia, who have painstakingly designed and refined these mods for over thirty years combined, have designated Vinyl Nirvana as the future source for these highly sought after improvements. In their endorsement of Vinyl Nirvana, Mr. Merrill and Mr. Scillia cite our "dedication to excellence" and "our undying devotion to the venerable AR Turntable line." Please contact Vinyl Nirvana to discuss modifications, pricing and shipping for all items.
Fred Manheck's AR EB101 featuring many of the modifications available below.
Click here for a detailed tutorial on how to install the Vinyl Nirvana AR Mods
Click on the thumbnail to see a close up of the part. Prices do not include shipping. (Price increase effective Nov 1, 2009)
Terpolymer Late Model Sub-chassis $400.00 See additional details on linked page.
Co-polymer Armboard $145.00 Copolymer arm board - Complete with mounting hardware, machined to customers tonearm specs.
Stainless Steel Stud Kit $50.00 . Includes custom stainless steel washers and thrust bearings.
Stainless Steel Shaft $125.00 . Stub lenghth is .875" with ball bearing support. Customer must send drive platter for installation.
Spring and Lower Grommet Kit $40.00 . Heavy duty springs for better support of heavier tonearms and more controlled bounce.
Pulley: Co polymer, 33rpm 60HZ for all AR models $110.00 . Improves resonance control from the motor. Increased pulley height allows for easier use with upgraded stainless steel stub. See 33/45 pulley below.
Stainless Steel Record Weight $200.00
Merrill-Scillia Lead Platter Mat $125.00 In conjunction with the acrylic platter, one of the foundations of the original Merrill mods, truly integral to resonance control. Dimensions: D: 11.250"(2.85.750mm) Thickness: .030"(.762mm) W: 1lb 6oz (762kg)
Outer Periphery Ring Clamp $450.00
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Pulley: Co polymer, 33/45 rpm 60HZ for all AR models: 135.00
Acrylic top platter: 250.00
Merrill black spindle/bearing oil: 15.00
New E.D.M. Platter Mat: $189
AR Aluminum Epoxy resin Drive Platter: $450
MS 2 Power Supply, cable, motor, and pulley of choice: $900
Custom AR Dustcover (to accommodate ring clamp) $250
I no longer sell replacement belts.
Please contact Vinyl Nirvana to discuss modifications, pricing and shipping for all items.