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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$495
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About the RD11
The Ariston RD11 is a manual, two-speed belt-drive turntable introduced in 1971. Its design uses a 24-pole AC synchronous motor, a two-piece platter weighing approximately 3.2 kg, and a single-point main bearing with a precision-ground shaft resting on a spherical ball bearing. The platter and tonearm are carried on a suspended subchassis for isolation from external vibration. The original RD11 is distinct from the later RD11S, which has a different armboard and other design details.
Specifications
Type: Manual turntable; Drive: Belt drive; Motor: 24-pole AC synchronous; Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 rpm, with fine speed adjustment; Platter: Two-piece, approximately 3.2 kg; Main bearing: Single-point design with precision-ground shaft and spherical ball bearing; Suspension: Spring-suspended subchassis; Wow and flutter: 0.06% (published figure); Rumble: -78 dB (published figure).