Ariston RD 40 LVX

The Ariston RD 40 LVX is a high-quality, two-speed manual belt-drive turntable introduced around 1986 by Ariston Audio, a Scottish manufacturer known for audiophile-grade products.

Key Technical Features

• Drive System:
  Belt drive with an AC synchronous motor designed for smooth, stable, and quiet platter rotation.
  Motor mounted on a sprung suspension to reduce vibration and noise.
  Optional DC motor upgrade available for enhanced speed control.

• Speeds:
  Supports 33⅓ and 45 rpm playback speeds, manually selected by repositioning the belt on different motor pulleys.

• Platter:
  Heavy dished aluminum platter featuring a record clamp to secure vinyl discs firmly.
  Optional heavy platter upgrade available to increase rotational inertia and improve speed stability.

• Construction:
  Built from three substantial aluminum castings for the base, chassis, and platter, providing rigidity and effective vibration damping.
  Adjustable feet and heavy springs allow fine-tuning of suspension and vibration isolation.
  Optional isolating base and dust cover available.

• Tonearm:
  The tonearm is optional and varies; Ariston tonearms or third-party arms can be fitted.
  Tonearm mounting and setup allow precise alignment and tracking.

• Suspension:
  Three-point sprung subchassis suspension system isolates the platter and tonearm from external vibrations, reducing feedback and improving sound clarity.

• Operation:
  Fully manual operation without automatic features.