Ariston RD 11

 The Ariston Audio RD 11 Transcription Turntable.

As with all good things, the Ariston RD 11 is very simple in concept - and in turntable design, simplicity is the essence of perfection.

A 24-pole synchronous motor, specially designed by Aristo engineers for the RD 11 minimizes wow and flutter. Its smooth running, combined with the high mass 9 ½ lb platter, have contributed to unquestionably excellent specifications. Wow and flutter is a mere 0,04%. Rumble is an exceptionally low -72 dB.

The main bearing elements consist of a precision ground mirror-finished shaft resting on a perfectly spherical ball-bearing, giving a single point of contact - and reducing friction to a bare minimum.

The tone-arm and platter are mounted on a shock absorber to achieve isolation from external vibrations. And two concentric  rubber rings provide positive record support with minimum surface contact, thus eliminating electrostatic build-up.

A slip-cluth mechanism on the belt drive prevents belt-stretching and, aided by the high-torque motor, ensures a swift and smooth build-up to playing speed.

Ariston Audio RD 11. brilliantly designed, precision engineered to bring you just one quality. Sound perfection. Available with either SME or Grace G940 tone-arms.

Specifications

Type:  manual

Drive:  belt drive

Platter Mass:  9½ lbs

Speeds:  33⅓  and 45 rpm

Wow and Flutter:  0.04%

Rumble:  -78dB

Power:  220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz