Acoustic Research AR-ES1 Value & Price History
As of 2026-09-21, a Acoustic Research AR-ES1 has a market value at around $167. Based on 40 estimated sales.
Market value
$167
Typical range $167–$167 · based on 40 recent sales
Estimated sale prices · 40 events · updated today · how we compute this
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Original retail (1982)$300 · ~$1,050 today
Specifications
| Years produced | 1982–1990 |
| Type | Turntable |
| Brand | Acoustic Research |
| Original MSRP | 300 (1982) |
| Inflation-adjusted | ~$1,050 today |
| Market value (sold) | $167 |
Parts & supplies
Common maintenance items for the Acoustic Research AR-ES1. eBay links are model-specific searches; Amazon links are for generic supplies that work across most equipment.
- Acoustic Research AR-ES1 replacement stylus on eBay →
- Acoustic Research AR-ES1 replacement cartridge on eBay →
- Acoustic Research AR-ES1 drive belt on eBay →
- Acoustic Research AR-ES1 dust cover on eBay →
- Phono preamp — only needed if your amp or receiver has no phono input on Amazon →
- Cartridge alignment protractor on Amazon →
- Stylus tracking force gauge on Amazon →
- Anti-static record cleaning brush on Amazon →
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