Upgrade Path 01- AR XA

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Moukz

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Hi fellow members

I am quite new here, so excuse the noob queries to come.

So I bought a stock AR XA a while back. I liked the way it sounded, and especially the minimal circuitry involved in its design.

As with a lot of these turntables the top metal plate's finish had become faded over time. It almost looked corroded.

I decided to strip it and start restoring it.
I stripped the paint and powder coated it glossy black.
I also treated the wood, however this needs more work.

Currently it is just standing, I still need to solder the arm's wires back, but I am thinking of upgrading the arm.

So now my questions are regarding good upgrade paths on this turntable. As I mentioned, this turntable is completely stock. Where is the best place to start?

Just for reference, I don't have a great system by any standards, but it does the job, for now.
This will be hooked up to a Yamaha AX 396 driving a set of Quad 22's.

I apologise if this has been asked before.
Thanks in advance for any advice.



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