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This is a set of 4 potentiometry, these are brand new, custom-made wirewound potentiometers designed specifically as high-quality replacements for the original level controls used in Acoustic Research AR-3 and other vintage AR speakers. Construction: Ceramic body for improved heat dissipation. Type: Precision wirewound potentiometer. Condition: Brand new, never used. Bonus: Complimentary installation instructions and full AR-3 schematics in PDF format. Unlike the original controls, these new units are built to handle higher thermal loads and provide smooth, consistent operation over the full rotation range. The ceramic housing ensures excellent durability and helps dissipate heat efficiently, extending the life of the control and preserving sound quality. Each kit comes with detailed installation instructions and original AR-3 schematics in PDF format, provided as a complimentary bonus to assist with a smooth and accurate restoration process. Perfect for restoring your AR-3 speakers to top performance – or upgrading other vintage AR models that use similar 16? Level controls. We also offer a great selection of. And other rare/unique parts. Make sure to check our store. (Use the search bar inside the shop to find what you need faster). We may also be interested in purchasing your audio equipment.

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This is a set of 4 potentiometry, these are brand new, custom-made wirewound potentiometers designed specifically as high-quality replacements for the original level controls used in Acoustic Research AR-2 and other vintage AR speakers. Construction: Ceramic body for improved heat dissipation. Type: Precision wirewound potentiometer. Condition: Brand new, never used. Bonus: Complimentary installation instructions and full AR-2 schematics in PDF format. Unlike the original controls, these new units are built to handle higher thermal loads and provide smooth, consistent operation over the full rotation range. The ceramic housing ensures excellent durability and helps dissipate heat efficiently, extending the life of the control and preserving sound quality. Each kit comes with detailed installation instructions and original AR-2 schematics in PDF format, provided as a complimentary bonus to assist with a smooth and accurate restoration process. Perfect for restoring your AR-2 speakers to top performance – or upgrading other vintage AR models that use similar 16? Level controls. We also offer a great selection of. And other rare/unique parts. Make sure to check our store. (Use the search bar inside the shop to find what you need faster). We may also be interested in purchasing your audio equipment.

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This is a set of 4 potentiometry, these are brand new, custom-made wirewound potentiometers designed specifically as high-quality replacements for the original level controls used in Acoustic Research AR-6 and other vintage AR speakers. Construction: Ceramic body for improved heat dissipation. Type: Precision wirewound potentiometer. Condition: Brand new, never used. Bonus: Complimentary installation instructions and full AR-6 schematics in PDF format. Unlike the original controls, these new units are built to handle higher thermal loads and provide smooth, consistent operation over the full rotation range. The ceramic housing ensures excellent durability and helps dissipate heat efficiently, extending the life of the control and preserving sound quality. Each kit comes with detailed installation instructions and original AR-6 schematics in PDF format, provided as a complimentary bonus to assist with a smooth and accurate restoration process. Perfect for restoring your AR-6 speakers to top performance – or upgrading other vintage AR models that use similar 16? Level controls. We also offer a great selection of. And other rare/unique parts. Make sure to check our store. (Use the search bar inside the shop to find what you need faster). We may also be interested in purchasing your audio equipment.

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This is a set of 4 potentiometry, these are brand new, custom-made wirewound potentiometers designed specifically as high-quality replacements for the original level controls used in Acoustic Research AR-5 and other vintage AR speakers. Construction: Ceramic body for improved heat dissipation. Type: Precision wirewound potentiometer. Condition: Brand new, never used. Bonus: Complimentary installation instructions and full AR-5 schematics in PDF format. Unlike the original controls, these new units are built to handle higher thermal loads and provide smooth, consistent operation over the full rotation range. The ceramic housing ensures excellent durability and helps dissipate heat efficiently, extending the life of the control and preserving sound quality. Each kit comes with detailed installation instructions and original AR-5 schematics in PDF format, provided as a complimentary bonus to assist with a smooth and accurate restoration process. Perfect for restoring your AR-5 speakers to top performance – or upgrading other vintage AR models that use similar 16? Level controls. We also offer a great selection of. And other rare/unique parts. Make sure to check our store. (Use the search bar inside the shop to find what you need faster). We may also be interested in purchasing your audio equipment.

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This is a set of 4 potentiometry, these are brand new, custom-made wirewound potentiometers designed specifically as high-quality replacements for the original level controls used in Acoustic Research AR-2a and other vintage AR speakers. Construction: Ceramic body for improved heat dissipation. Type: Precision wirewound potentiometer. Condition: Brand new, never used. Bonus: Complimentary installation instructions and full AR-2a schematics in PDF format. Unlike the original controls, these new units are built to handle higher thermal loads and provide smooth, consistent operation over the full rotation range. The ceramic housing ensures excellent durability and helps dissipate heat efficiently, extending the life of the control and preserving sound quality. Each kit comes with detailed installation instructions and original AR-2a schematics in PDF format, provided as a complimentary bonus to assist with a smooth and accurate restoration process. Perfect for restoring your AR-2a speakers to top performance – or upgrading other vintage AR models that use similar 16? Level controls. We also offer a great selection of. And other rare/unique parts. Make sure to check our store. (Use the search bar inside the shop to find what you need faster). We may also be interested in purchasing your audio equipment.

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Description: The Acoustic Research MGC-1 is a rare and innovative floorstanding loudspeaker from the early 1990s, designed by AR’s chief engineer Ken Kantor to deliver wide, room-filling sound with precise imaging. The “MGC” stands for “Musically Gradient Control, ” referencing its unique angled cabinet design and driver layout, which help control dispersion and minimize room reflections for a more natural presentation. Featuring dual 6.5-inch woofers, a 4.5-inch midrange, and a 1-inch dome tweeter, the MGC-1 offers balanced, dynamic sound with deep bass and crisp highs. Known for its sleek, minimalist aesthetic and forward-thinking engineering, the MGC-1 remains a sought-after gem for collectors and audiophiles who value Acoustic Research’s legacy of innovation. Note: Speakers Working but need new surround foam repair.

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(4) AR Acoustic Research Speaker Potentiometer volume control OLD STYLE SPRING. I believe these came from AR3 but could have been AR4 or AR2a as I had a few come through. Not sure if they work or need cleaning etc. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\Vintage Electronics\Vintage Audio & Video\Vintage Speakers”. The seller is “apbt12199911″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Gambia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Poland, Oman, Suriname, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Argentina, Guinea-Bissau, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Bhutan, Senegal, Togo, Ireland, Qatar, Burundi, Netherlands, Slovakia, Slovenia, Equatorial Guinea, Thailand, Aruba, Sweden, Iceland, Macedonia, Belgium, Israel, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Benin, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Italy, Swaziland, Tanzania, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Panama, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Switzerland, Djibouti, Chile, China, Mali, Botswana, Republic of Croatia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Portugal, Malta, Tajikistan, Vietnam, Cayman Islands, Paraguay, Saint Helena, Cyprus, Seychelles, Rwanda, Bangladesh, Australia, Austria, Sri Lanka, Gabon Republic, Zimbabwe, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Norway, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Kiribati, Turkmenistan, Grenada, Greece, Haiti, Greenland, Yemen, Afghanistan, Montenegro, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahamas, Bahrain, United Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Angola, Western Samoa, France, Mozambique, Namibia, Peru, Denmark, Guatemala, Solomon Islands, Vatican City State, Sierra Leone, Nauru, Anguilla, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Cameroon, Guyana, Azerbaijan Republic, Macau, Georgia, Tonga, San Marino, Eritrea, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Morocco, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Mauritania, Belize, Philippines, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Colombia, Spain, Estonia, Bermuda, Montserrat, Zambia, South Korea, Vanuatu, Ecuador, Albania, Ethiopia, Monaco, Niger, Laos, Ghana, Cape Verde Islands, Moldova, Madagascar, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Lebanon, Liberia, Bolivia, Maldives, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Central African Republic, Lesotho, Nigeria, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Jordan, Guinea, Canada, Turks and Caicos Islands, Chad, Andorra, Romania, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, Serbia, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Lithuania, Trinidad and Tobago, Malawi, Nicaragua, Finland, Tunisia, Luxembourg, Uganda, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, Latvia, Jamaica, South Africa, Brunei Darussalam, Honduras.

• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Custom Bundle: No
• Model: ACOUSTIC RESEARCH
• MPN: Aetna-Pollak
• Modified Item: No

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Nice Open Box JBL Control Model CM40 Bookshelf Stereo Speakers – Black Hi-Fi USA. Please inquire about alternate payments. Please also check out my fathers auctions at chrismcc. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\Home Audio\Home Speakers & Subwoofers”. The seller is “c200fish” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay, Russian Federation.

• Shape: Rectangular
• Model: CM40
• System Configuration: 2.0 Channel
• Type: Front Right and Left Speakers
• Color: Black
• UPC: 0609635001026
• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Connectivity: Wired
• MPN: AR215PS
• RMS Power: 100 W

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This is for replacement controls for AR’s early model speakers such as the AR-3, AR-3a, AR-2, AR-2ax, AR-4, AR-4x, AR-5, etc. This control is superior to the original control which AR used and was eventually utilized in the AR-3a Limited. It is heavy duty, has finer turns for better set ability, is ventilated for heat removal and has excellent contact life. It is an “L Pad” design which holds the resistance nearly constant while adjusting the driver balance. All controls on all early model AR speakers were the same, both the High Range and the Midrange. I use these in all my AR speaker restorations. I have been using these on a regular basis for over 10 years and have never had to replace one. Included is a set of instructions for change out. The only tools required are a solder iron, electrical pliers and adjustable wrench or pair of pliers. If you are tired of those original troublesome controls then these may be for you. As you will be removing the woofer to install these, I suggest you order a package or two of cabinet sealer found in Dept. OTHER SPEAKER SERVICE PARTS. Additionally, if you are considering replacing the crossover capacitors, now is the time while you are inside the cabinet. These are available in Dept. If you would rather avoid the task of soldering in the cabinet, we have now added completely solder-less kits for the AR-3, AR-3a, AR-4x, AR-2ax, AR-2a and AR-5 speakers. You will find them in our store listings under SPEAKER LEVEL CONTROLS. Recent feedback from one of our customers. Hey, Larry – got the speakers back together and held my breath hitting the start button…. Have to tell you – WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I must have been missing a lot of music from the Hi/Mid’s esp. The highs prior to swapping. I can certainly tell a difference. So it was an endeavor worthwhile for sure. Please browse the rest of the store. We are constantly adding new items for the AR fan. If you would like to be advised of new and exceptional items, along with our sales, please sign up for our Newsletter. The free listing tool. The item “ACOUSTIC RESEARCH, AR SPEAKER LEVEL CONTROL/ POT. LIFETIME GUARANTY” is in sale since Monday, September 28, 2015. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\TV, Video & Audio Parts\Speaker Parts & Components”. The seller is “vintage-ar” and is located in Albany, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Type: Bookshelf, Wall Mount
• Brand: Acoustic Research
• Color: Wood ( Dark )
• MPN: Does Not Apply
• UPC: Does not apply

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A pair of new knobs for the rear mounted High and Mid Range controls on the AR-3a and AR-5 speakers. Most of the other Vintage AR speakers AR-3, AR-2x, AR-2ax, AR-4x, AR-4xa, etc. Did not include the knobs but these may be used on these models also. A nice addition to a restored pair or if they have been lost over the years. One pair is sufficient for one speaker, two pair is required for a pair of speakers. Please browse our entire store. If you would like to be advised of new and exceptional items as well as our sales, please sign up for our Newsletter. We will combine your orders and return one invoice. The free listing tool. The item “ACOUSTIC RESEARCH AR-3a SPEAKER CONTROL KNOBS NEW, SAME MANUFACTURER” is in sale since Friday, November 21, 2014. This item is in the category “Consumer Electronics\TV, Video & Home Audio\TV, Video & Audio Parts\Speaker Parts & Components”. The seller is “vintage-ar” and is located in Albany, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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