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Ariston RD 40

Two Speed, manual turntable built from 3 substantial aluminium castings for the base, chassis and dished platter which features a record clamp.

Optional heavy platter and DC motor upgrade available.

Ariston RD 40

Description

The RD40 system is a new generation of turntable designed to represent the finest value for money together with the best performance we at Ariston can produce.

Based on our research and experience over long years the RD40 resolves many of the delicate problems associated with Super Quality Audiophile turntables, and finally brings the listening pleasure associated with these turntables within the reach of most discerning purchasers.

Review

Ariston Audio has already distinguished itself in the past for products of excellent performance at reasonable prices. Now with the RD40 they have beaten all records.

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instruction/owners manual (en)


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ARISTON RD40

Submitted on October 4th, 2009 by TonyDawn

Hi, i have just purchased an ariston RD40 from my late father, i want to get it running smothly again, when i put the tone arm on to the vinyl it is sliding of i think it might need balancing but unsure how to go about doing this, any help or advice would be greatly recieved not only by me but also my dad....thanks

Ariston RD40

Submitted on October 15th, 2009 by jamesm15509

Hi Tony

My guess is that you need to adjust the antiskate mechanism of your tonearm. FYI, Vinyl Engine in there articles section has strobe discs that you can download, print out to check the speed of your RD40. I have five RD40's over the last three years that I have modded and sold on eBay, (retained one, of course) design is fairly simple but tricky areas, particularly the suspension. Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions on these great turntables.

Jim