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