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Serious Inquiries Only!Please Check out my other Reverb items!Rare, only one on Reverb!PLEASE NOTE: I Provide Reverb Safe Shipping (RSS) with everything I sell and ship! And, I pay for this protection out of my own pocket. Sometimes it can cost me in excess of $100 depending on the item being protected. This Rare Ariston Audio Turntable will cost me around $80 to insure! This coverage protects both you, the buyer, and me, the seller, against loss or damage during shipment. And, I never sell ANY of my items "As-Is". All my items are guaranteed to look and function as advertised or I will gladly accept a return. What other sellers provide that kind of service? The answer is: Very few, take a look and see!And, as Always, I will have and sell on Reverb what no one else will have available! Rare hard to find mid-1980's, Scottish Transcription Turntable with a vintage contemporary with the turntable, New Old stock, original box, 1981, Dynavector Karat 23R cartridge, Ruby Cantilever, Highly Regarded, High output, Moving Coil Cartridge, a $1000 Value, Amazing sound! The Ariston Line Especially the RD11S turntable is often compared to the Linn Sontek LP-12 turntable. Functionally Mint! Cosmetically Excellent! The real Walnut plinth is in Excellent condition! Only the dustcover has a little wear, such as swirls and light marks, it's 41 years old! Otherwise, it is in Excellent condition!Details: • Ariston RDIIS turntable (classic suspension design) • Audio Craft AC-300 MKII tonearm (highly regarded Japanese tone arm $700-$800 value) • New Old Stock Dynavector Karat 23R moving coil cartridge, $1000 • Fully functional and sounds excellent! Ships in 72 hours when payment is made and clears Monday through Thursday. If payment is made and clears Friday through Sunday, then ships no later than the following Wednesday.Price is firm! Thank you!
Condition isn’t stated, so at US$2,099 this sits at the ambitious end of the used market rather than an easy buy. For a Karat 23RS, that’s only really justified if the stylus is genuinely fresh, the cantilever is straight, and there’s solid proof of low hours or a professional rebuild; otherwise it’s closer to new-ish money than typical used value.
That said, this is a seriously respected low-output MC: fast, detailed, and superb at transient snap and inner-groove resolution, with the Karat short-cantilever design giving it real precision. If it comes with a box, paperwork, and confirmed excellent condition, it could still be a worthwhile pick for a resolving arm and phono stage. Without those specifics, I’d want a cleaner price to feel comfortable.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Dynavector is a Japanese analog specialist founded in 1974 by Dr. Noboru Tomonari, a mechanical engineering professor who brought precision engineering expertise to high-fidelity audio. Based in Japan, the company has maintained continuous operation for over five decades under the leadership of Tomonari's son, Taro, following the founder's death in 2003. This lineage of technical rigor and commitment to analog reproduction defines the brand's identity and philosophy.
The company is renowned exclusively for moving coil phono cartridges and tonearms—products that sit at the intersection of mechanical engineering and analog playback. Dynavector's cartridge portfolio spans multiple series, from the entry-level 10X5 to the premium KARAT line, which pioneered the use of gemstone cantilevers (diamond and ruby) beginning in 1979. The company also manufactures the acclaimed DV 507 tonearm, a bi-axis design introduced in 1984. Dynavector's engineering innovations include proprietary coil-winding techniques for high-output moving coils and advanced annealing processes that enhance magnetic permeability.
Dynavector occupies a distinctive position as a high-end boutique manufacturer with strong credibility among serious analog enthusiasts. The brand is respected for delivering measurable sonic improvements through rigorous design rather than marketing hype, and it has successfully democratized moving coil technology by offering high-output variants that work with standard MM inputs. While positioned at the premium end of the market, Dynavector maintains accessibility across price points, earning particular loyalty from collectors and music lovers seeking authentic analog reproduction backed by decades of specialized expertise.
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