Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
AC
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Ariston RD110 is a two-speed belt-drive turntable introduced in the mid-1980s by Ariston Audio, a Scottish manufacturer known for high-quality hi-fi turntables. It is a successor to earlier models like the RD11 and shares many design principles with the Linn Sondek LP12, particularly in its use of a sprung suspension and AC synchronous motor.
Key Technical Features
Drive System:
Belt drive powered by an AC synchronous motor, providing stable and quiet platter rotation.
Motor mounted on a sprung suspension to reduce vibration transmission.Speeds:
Supports 33⅓ and 45 rpm playback speeds.
Manual speed selection.Suspension:
Sprung subchassis suspension system isolating the platter and tonearm from external vibrations, improving sound clarity and reducing feedback.Platter:
Heavy die-cast or machined platter designed to provide high rotational inertia for speed stability and low wow and flutter.Tonearm Compatibility:
Typically fitted with or compatible with high-quality tonearms such as Jelco or SME models.Construction:
Robust chassis with vibration-damping materials.
Often features a wooden plinth with a dust cover.Performance:
Known for smooth, stable speed and low noise operation.
Shares many design similarities with the Linn LP12, including the use of a basik power supply and suspension principles.