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AR XA Assembly Post shipping.

Howdy folks.

First post. Be gentle...

Recently purchased an AR XA with replacement plinth, feet, etc. The seller, an audio shop, responsibly enough pulled the platter, sub platter, belt, and assorted plastic bits to package for safe shipping.

Question is, how do I get it all back together?

First turntable at age 46.
Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Mark
benchrat
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mofimadness
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Usually the AR tables have a "lockdown" screw or bolt that locks the suspension down for shipping. You will need to remove this. Also the belt won't ride correctly until you put the platter on the subplatter to offset the weight/height difference of the sprung suspension.
benchrat OP
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OK, Newb mistake #1.

Suspended board won't balance until tonearm installed.
Don't judge a book without a binding.

More to come, more to learn, obviously

Mark
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