Ariston Q-Deck
A belt-drive turntable sold for £140. It was noted for solid engineering and ease of use in its class.
Overview
The Ariston Q-Deck is a belt-drive turntable made by Ariston. It was sold as an affordable, well-engineered deck for audiophiles who wanted something simple and reliable. Reviews called it a "good sounding low cost package" that was easy to set up and use, and rated it "Good. Average+". One owner described it as a "nice deck for the money". The tonearm has a 20-gram effective mass. It is sometimes mistaken for a Jelco SA-250ST variant, but it isn't one. Units were bought new as late as 1989, and at least one owner kept theirs until 2009.
Specifications
| Drive type | Belt drive |
| Tonearm effective mass | 20 grams |
| Original price | £140 |
Market
The common problems are speed inaccuracy and motors that won't turn, usually from hardened or slipping belts. The recommended maintenance is to clean and oil the platter bearing and oil the motor. If the turntable isn't spinning, check the motor power supply and the belt condition.
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