Acoustic Research EB101 Turntable

Here we have a vintage turntable from American company Acoustic Research. Many point to AR as being the first to pioneer the three-point “suspended sub-chassis” belt driven turntable back in the sixties. In 1984 AR introduced the EB101 as its budget turntable that came fitted with tonearm. Our example of this classic turntable from AR is in very good, fully working condition, especially when you consider its age. It is supplied professionally packaged in its original box and comes with our standard three month warranty. Please note that the turntable is fitted with a Glanz MG – 70R cartridge but as we have no knowledge as to its use or wear it will not be covered in the warranty.
Acoustic Research Said….
Both turntables (Legend and EB101) are belt driven and offer 33.3 and 45 rpm speeds, changed simply by manually moving the belt. Each comes with a non-resonant acrylic dust cover.
The EB101 uses a vinyl-covered particle hoard plinth and combines a superb sonic performance with a very smart appearance at a highly affordable price.
The Legend has a solid MDF (Synergite) plinth covered with real wood veneer. It achieves a sonic performance comparable to the very finest Audiophile turntables available at any price and is elegant enough for the most sophisticated of settings.
Either turntable can be fitted with alternative tone arms, using optional AR adaptors, but we designed the AR tonearms to work optimally with the Legend or EB101. Their rigid, low-resonance construction, close tolerance play-free bearings and lockable counterweight ensure minimal losses and a fine sound.
So, what can you expect from an AR Legend or EB101 turntable? Music, clear, tuneful and enjoyable. Nothing more, nothing less. Our turntables reveal a clarity of bass and a finely-focused yet natural sound that allows you to follow the music with ease.
Both turntables are covered by the comprehensive AR warranty-three years for the Legend, one year for the EB101 and AR tone arms.
At AR we put the same care into building all our products, ensuring that your musical enjoyment will continue for a long time to come.
Over twenty years ago, Acoustic Research revolutionised record players by designing our own. It was the world’s first belt driven suspended-subchassis turntable and ‘sounded’ better than others, long before the hi-fi fraternity appreciated such things.
Years ahead of its time, in concept and performance, it formed the model which was to be emulated the world over.
And AR’s solutions still hold true. That’s why, when we re-designed and re-launched our turntable as the Legend it
became an instant success with Audio critics the world over.
But it’s not magic which makes the unique AR sound. That’s down to engineering – Acoustic Research style.
We place a lot of emphasis on listening tests to achieve optimum reproduction of music’s timbres, rhythms, textures and nuances. In short, we aimed for listener involvement and satisfaction. Though we place a high priority on listening tests we use the very latest digital test equipment to track down and eliminate any unwanted vibrations which can interfere with the music.
Both of our current turntables work on the same principles, even the lower-cost EB101. They incorporate high-quality components: heavy, cast, two-piece platters for speed stability, close-tolerance main bearings for overall sound precision and bass clarity and carefully designed, slightly different, suspension systems to eliminate the music muddling effects of acoustic feedback.
Specifications:
Drive System: Belt-drive
Motor: 12-pole synchronous motor, 500 rpm at 50 Hz, 600 rpm at 60 Hz
Speeds: 33.3 and 45 rpm
Platter: 1.8 kg
Suspension: Arm and platter on fully isolated sub-chassis formed by pressed-steel “T” bar, spring-suspended and damped at three points
Wow and Flutter: 0.05 %
Rumble: – 72 dB
Mains Voltage: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 9 W
Dimensions: 442 (W) x 365 (D) x 180 (H) mm
Tonearm:
Effective Length: 229 mm
Overhang: 16 mm
Friction: Less than 30 mg horizontal or vertical
Effective Mass: 12 g
Cartridge Weight Range: 3 – 9 g
Tracking Force Range: 0.5 – 3.0 g

Hi-Fi Choice said in their review…. “The Acoustic Research EB101 is a genuine high fidelity product offering an impressive package at a competitive price” and What Hi-Fi? also made it a triple award winner.