Fs. Ariston RD80 turntable.

[Monty]

Ariston RD80 deck.

Nice condition for age with a few small marks on it.

Sounds very like an early Linn LP12, made in Scotland.

Asking £110 collected.

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/paulperry86/Picture%20983_zpshjbrkqlu.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/paulperry86/Picture%20982_zpsagpxy0g1.jpg

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/paulperry86/Picture%20985_zpss9ugixdm.jpg

[Monty]

Can post in UK for £15.

[Monty]

Price drop to £100.

[Virtual-Symmetry]

Good price Paul. I think Steve [Pierre de Grenoble] uses one.

[Monty]

Still available.

[dantheman91]

:eek:

theirs cheap and then theirs giving it away come on lads........SL version too more desirable

[Audio Al]

Hi

What arm fixing is it ? and would it be a 9" arm ?

Thanks

[dantheman91]

Hi

What arm fixing is it ? and would it be a 9" arm ?

Thanks

Hi Al

Most fitted to these were either Jelco or Linn or even SME...so i would guess a 9...

[dantheman91]

Bumping up again hard to beat at this money all....just put mine on and :eek: very good indeed mine has a Linn LVV on it which migh get some stick .:uhho: but still a great performer....

[Ducatiist]

These decks are really on a par with early Linn LP12 Sondeks...I have both and theres not much between them.
If memory serves me right, Ivor used a similar idea to the Ariston to create the Sondek (but with tighter tolerances).
The system is basically the same three point suspension.
Fresh oil in the bearing and a fresh belt will definitely give the Linn a run for its money.
Seems cheap, but there seems to be bargains everywhere I look these days! I think everyone must be losing their hearing.
Looks like a nice deck too.

[dantheman91]

These decks are really on a par with early Linn LP12 Sondeks...I have both and theres not much between them.
If memory serves me right, Ivor used a similar idea to the Ariston to create the Sondek (but with tighter tolerances).
The system is basically the same three point suspension.
Fresh oil in the bearing and a fresh belt will definitely give the Linn a run for its money.
Seems cheap, but there seems to be bargains everywhere I look these days! I think everyone must be losing their hearing.
Looks like a nice deck too.

Amen....and a nearly a quarter of the price...

[Audio Al]

MR Monty


Hi

What arm fixing is it ? and would it be a 9" arm ?

Thanks

[Ducatiist]

If its any help, mine has an SME type fitting as an arm board, but is fitted with a Hadcock GH 220 using a collar on to the arm board, so it will definitely take a 9" arm.
Not sure what type of fitting is on the deck as is...but it looks like an undrilled blank.
I hope that helps until Monty speaks. :)

[dantheman91]

MR Monty


Hi

What arm fixing is it ? and would it be a 9" arm ?

Thanks

I have said in post 8 whats normally fitted to the from factory....and it may even be a rega but who knows....although their is no fitting its just a black plate..:scratch:

[Monty]

I have said in post 8 whats normally fitted to the from factory....and it may even be a rega but who knows....although their is no fitting its just a black plate..:scratch:

Many thanks Dan for all your explanations and appreciation of this deck.

Indeed it does take a 9 inch arm. The arm plate I have on at present is uncut so an SME, Rega or Linn cut can be made.

If any one wishes to view it just let me know.

Here is a picture of my other RD80 I use in my shed system, it is fitted with an Audio Technica arm and an Ortofon cart. I think it would give an early Linn LP12 a close run!
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/paulperry86/Picture%20988_zps4bluopf2.jpg

[Monty]

Still available and price drop to £95.

[dantheman91]

:eek:

[dantheman91]

Many thanks Dan for all your explanations and appreciation of this deck.

Indeed it does take a 9 inch arm. The arm plate I have on at present is uncut so an SME, Rega or Linn cut can be made.

If any one wishes to view it just let me know.

Here is a picture of my other RD80 I use in my shed system, it is fitted with an Audio Technica arm and an Ortofon cart. I think it would give an early Linn LP12 a close run!
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a405/paulperry86/Picture%20988_zps4bluopf2.jpg

:stalks: Looks lovely....

[Monty]

Still available.

[Monty]

Still available.