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The 1961 AR-XA reborn

The Salad SA-XC turntable reimagines the iconic mid-century aesthetic for the modern audiophile. With its sleek, contemporary tonearm and meticulously crafted wood construction, it seamlessly blends vintage charm with cutting-edge performance. The SA-XC embodies the timeless simplicity that defined mid-century design, elevated for today's discerning listener.

Key aspects of the remake include:

• Quality Materials: Choice of solid wood or painted MDF plinths
  Enhanced Components: Upgrading the motor, platter bearing, and isolation feet to reduce noise and improve speed stability.
• Electronics: Options for modern conveniences like a DC motor with electronic speed control, pre-installed phono preamps, or Bluetooth connectivity for versatility are all being considered based on feedback.
• Design Aesthetics: Retain the understated mid-century modern elegance while offering customizable finishes to suit contemporary tastes.
• User Experience: Create a rock-solid turntable and make a product that can be modified easily and repaired with easy-to-source components, ensuring the XC lives on for decades to come.

Who is Salad?

Salad is a collective of designers established in 2024 in Seattle, WA with the goal of "designing products that move us". The group is made up of engineers and designers who have worked in manufacturing, audio engineering, music production, tech startups, and film production.

Our take

Tom at Apos here, ready to eat my weight in this upcoming product from Salad. If you're a longtime fan of vinyl then no doubt you've heard of the AR-XA, a legend for both its sound quality and construction, which is so strong that the turntable won't skip even when you hit it with an actual hammer (see video below). We call this The Hammer Test. Probably don't try it with your turntable at home. Because I've never gotten the chance to purchase an AR-XA of my own, I'm thrilled about this updated modern version.