Almost nothing is documented about the AR Wharfedale Linton. The name suggests a merger of two well-known British speaker brands, Acoustic Research and Wharfedale. No surviving records confirm whether it was a formal collaboration, a rebadged model, or a retail designation unique to one dealer. The Vintage Technology Archive has found no service manuals, no promotional materials, and no review in the usual hi-fi periodicals that describe the Wharfedale Linton as a distinct product.
The only period references that may relate to this model are a handful of dealer advertisements. In mid-1972, Studio-Sound (June 1972, p.55) ran a listing with a "Sugg Price" of £106.00 and a dealer price of £189.95, plus an offer of in-store demonstrations. Similar brief mentions appear in the July, August, and September issues of the same publication. They are always dealer ad copy, never editorial, and never come with technical data or a photograph that might confirm the speaker's appearance or driver complement.
There are no verified specifications, no production years, and no confirmed manufacturer for the AR Wharfedale Linton. It may have been a short-run model sold through a single UK retailer, or a prototype that never reached full distribution. If you own a pair or have documentation, the Archive would welcome a correction or addition.
Known Facts (Sparse)
- Referenced in Studio-Sound dealer ads from June through September 1972.
- Listed suggested price: £106.00; dealer price noted as £189.95 (likely including VAT or mark-up).
- No dimensions, weight, driver configuration, frequency response, or power rating found.
- No confirmed relationship between Acoustic Research and Wharfedale for this model.
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