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Acoustic Solid - Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte Turntable

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Acoustic Solid - Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte TurntableAcoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte Turntable *Package 1 contains WTB 370 Tonearm Only! No Cartridge! Microcontroller motor control M2 with crystal oscillator* **Package 2 contains WTB 213 Tonearm Only! No Cartridge! Microcontroller motor control M2 with crystal oscillator** The Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte is a belt drive turntable from Acoustic Solid (Germany), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Sharing the same core

Acoustic Solid - Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte Turntable

*Package 1 contains WTB-370 Tonearm Only! No Cartridge! Microcontroller motor control M2 with crystal oscillator*

**Package 2 contains WTB-213 Tonearm Only! No Cartridge! Microcontroller motor control M2 with crystal oscillator**

The Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte is a belt-drive turntable from Acoustic Solid (Germany), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Sharing the same core engineering as the Solid 110 Metal Polished, this variant presents the identical 6 kg, 30 mm thick CNC-machined aluminum platter and Microcontroller M2 quartz crystal motor control in a understated matte aluminum finish. Driven by a Berger Lahr synchronous motor with Nylon-silicone belt and multi-stage Teflon-and-silicone resonance decoupling throughout, it achieves a speed synchronization of 0.08% as measured with an Ortofon measuring computer. Available in Package 1 with the WTB-370 tonearm or Package 2 with the WTB-213 tonearm — cartridge not included.

All-Aluminum Construction and Resonance Optimization

Acoustic Solid engineered the Solid 110 Metal around a single guiding principle: eliminate resonance at every structural level. The 50 mm base carrier plate and feet are machined from solid aluminum and decoupled from the chassis via special Teflon discs and silicone mixture dampers. The stainless steel bearing axle sits in a cast liner and cast bearing bottom, itself damped and decoupled with additional Teflon discs, with a polished ceramic ball at the contact point for smooth, low-friction rotation. Height adjustment is provided through threaded spikes decoupled by felt feet, giving the Solid 110 Metal a stable, level foundation on any surface. The acoustically optimized drive shape of the chassis is engineered to minimize the transmission of structural vibration to the platter and stylus.

Microcontroller M2 Motor Control

Speed accuracy is governed by Acoustic Solid's Microcontroller M2 system with quartz crystal oscillator, delivering a synchronization figure of 0.08% as measured with an Ortofon measuring computer. Both 33.3 and 45 rpm speeds are selectable at the touch of a button, with fine adjustment available at any time without interrupting playback. The Berger Lahr synchronous motor drives the platter via a Nylon-silicone mixture belt, isolating motor vibration from the platter bearing. Power is supplied via a switching power supply with IEC plug, rated at 240 V / 47-63 Hz input and 32 V / 0.46 A output.

Key Features

  • Matte Aluminum Finish: The same full-aluminum chassis and platter as the Polished variant, presented in a refined matte finish for a understated, contemporary aesthetic.
  • 6 kg CNC-Machined Aluminum Platter: 30 mm thick platter CNC-precision turned and finished by hand for maximum mass, rigidity, and rotational stability.
  • Microcontroller M2 with Crystal Oscillator: Quartz-referenced motor control delivers 0.08% speed synchronization with one-touch 33.3 and 45 rpm switching and real-time fine adjustment.
  • Berger Lahr Synchronous Motor: German-made synchronous motor with Nylon-silicone belt drive isolates motor noise and vibration from the platter and bearing assembly.
  • Multi-Layer Resonance Decoupling: Teflon disc and silicone damper isolation at the base plate, feet, and bearing housing suppresses structural and airborne resonance throughout the chassis.
  • Polished Ceramic Ball Bearing: Stainless steel axle with cast bearing housing and polished ceramic ball contact point for low-friction, low-noise rotation.
  • Genuine Leather and Plexiglas Platter Mat: 3 mm Plexiglas pad with genuine leather mat for optimal record contact and vibration damping at the record interface.
  • Two Tonearm Packages: Available with the WTB-370 (Package 1) or WTB-213 (Package 2) tonearm — cartridge not included.

Technical Specifications

Drive System Belt drive, Berger Lahr synchronous motor
Speeds 33.3 rpm, 45 rpm with fine adjustment
Synchronization 0.08% (measured with Ortofon measuring computer)
Motor Control Microcontroller M2 with quartz crystal oscillator
Platter 6 kg, 30 mm thick, CNC-machined aluminum, hand-finished
Platter Mat Genuine leather mat, 3 mm Plexiglas pad
Bearing Ground stainless steel axle, cast liner, polished ceramic ball, Teflon decoupling
Chassis Material All-aluminum, matte finish, resonance-optimized
Base Carrier Plate 50 mm, Ø 180 mm, aluminum, Teflon and silicone damped
Belt Material Nylon-silicone mixture
Power Supply 240 V / 47-63 Hz input, 32 V / 0.46 A output, switching PSU with IEC plug
Weight 12 kg (without tonearm)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 31cm x 31cm x 17cm 
Package 1 Tonearm WTB-370 (no cartridge included)
Package 2 Tonearm WTB-213 (no cartridge included)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte?

The Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte is a belt-drive turntable from Acoustic Solid of Germany, built entirely from CNC-machined aluminum with a matte finish, featuring a 6 kg hand-finished platter, Berger Lahr synchronous motor, and Microcontroller M2 quartz-referenced speed control. It is available in two tonearm configurations and shares identical internal engineering with the Solid 110 Metal Polished variant.

What is the difference between the Solid 110 Metal Polished and the Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte?

The Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte and Solid 110 Metal Polished are mechanically identical — same 6 kg platter, Berger Lahr motor, Microcontroller M2, bearing assembly, and resonance decoupling system. The distinction is purely aesthetic: the Polished variant features a mirror-polished aluminum finish, while the Matte variant presents a subdued, brushed matte aluminum surface suited to listeners who prefer a more understated look in their listening room.

How does the Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal compare to the Pro-Ject X2 B or Rega Planar 6?

The Solid 110 Metal sits above the Pro-Ject X2 B and Rega Planar 6 in chassis mass and material quality. Where the Rega Planar 6 uses a lightweight phenolic resin plinth with an external Neo PSU for speed control, and the Pro-Ject X2 B combines an MDF and aluminum sandwich chassis, the Solid 110 Metal uses a full all-aluminum construction throughout with a heavier 6 kg platter and Teflon-and-silicone multi-stage resonance decoupling at every structural joint. The Microcontroller M2 quartz oscillator also provides real-time fine speed adjustment not available on either competing model as standard.

Does the Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte come with a cartridge?

No. Both Package 1 (WTB-370 tonearm) and Package 2 (WTB-213 tonearm) are supplied without a cartridge, allowing the buyer to select a cartridge that best matches their phono stage and system. Vinyl Sound Toronto can advise on cartridge pairing for either tonearm configuration.

Where can I buy the Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte in Toronto or Canada?

The Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal Aluminum Matte is available in Toronto, Canada at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Acoustic Solid dealer. Vinyl Sound's team can assist with tonearm package selection, cartridge recommendations, phono stage matching, and full setup support.

What phono stage does the Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal require?

The Solid 110 Metal requires an external phono stage, as none is built into the turntable. The appropriate phono stage depends on the cartridge selected — a moving magnet cartridge requires an MM phono input, while a moving coil cartridge requires an MC stage with suitable gain and loading. Vinyl Sound can recommend compatible phono stage options to complete the analog front end.

 

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First, let me say that I thought that this was an excellent book and would recommend it to anyone who is at all interested in the college admissions process. Second, I was surprised at how many of the reviewers seemed shocked--shocked!--that applicants got bonus points for coming from minority backgrounds. Was this some kind of revelation? However one thing that surprised me a little bit is how--even moving beyond race entirely--the more advantages you have had in life, the more disadvantageous it will be for your admissions process. For example, I was unaware that having successful parents would be, in essence, held against you on the theory that more would be expected of you. While other reviewers have (jokingly?) said that they would advise their white kids not to check the "Caucasian" box, I might advise my (still very young) kids to say that their parents have been unemployed their whole life. I suppose that the main issue which this whole process really boils down to is the following: As a college applicant, is it more important to succeed in life relative to the world around you (i.e. relative to your classmates, to others of your race, to others of your geographical area, to your own parents' life and accomplishments, etc.) or is it more important to succeed absolutely and not on a relative scale. This book clearly informs us that the answer is the former and not the latter. Whether that should be the answer is another question. For example, say that a student's entire life could be distilled into 2 numbers each on a sliding scale from 1-10. The first number is simply your academic performance (grades, SAT's, course load, etc.) The second number is your background (race, economic circumstances, gender, etc.) In the case of Wesleyan, it seems clear to me that they would rather have a student whose first number was, say, a 6 if his or her second was a 2 (take Mig for example in Steinberg's book) than a student whose first number was an 8 if the second number was a 9 or 10 (take Tiffany Wang for example). Whether that is the right approach is certainly a legitimate issue for discusion and I'm not saying that it's not. I suppose that one of the things that would be interesting to know (even though one never really can know of course) is whether those numbers will change in the future. For example, if one were to know that Mig would always be a 6 and Tiffany would always be an 8, would that change the analysis as to which is the right approach? I suspect that part of the reason that a school like Wesleyan would favor the overachieving 6 over the underachieving 8 is due to the hope or expectation that those trends will continue in the future and that one day the 6 will actually be ahead of the 8. And maybe that's the way it works. Who knows.
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You will find out how a selective private college evaluate and admit students
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I'm a high school counselor and college advisor. Fifteen years ago when I started my college counseling position, I struggled to understand or explain to students and their parents how a selective private college evaluate and admit students. It was this book that helped me understand the essence of selective private college admissions. Compared to other dry theory books, this book tells the admissions practice as stories that are easy to read, understand, and associate with. I highly recommend this book to students, parents, and new counselors.
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This is a very interesting work of nonfiction. I found it intriguing and read it very quickly. I actually got invested in these students and their stories and their journey to get admitted to the college that was right for them. BUT, and this is a big but, this book is so poorly edited, it is disgraceful! If a person were reading this for research purposes, and it could be useful for just that, good luck to them. The dates are all over the place. At one point, the kids are being considered for the class of 2004, then it makes a reference to the current year as 2000, then it reverts back to 2004 for a long while, then it mentions how the kids--currently at their various chosen colleges--reacted to the events of 9/11/01. What the hell? It's very confusing. It makes it very difficult to keep things in context.
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I struggled a little when try to decide how many star to give. It's an excellent book and very informative. It feels like I was not reading a college admission advisory book, which very often are dry and mechanical. It feels like reading stories of students and AOs, I got attached and involved emotionally, and really felt for them. But there were abundant information in the book, I was able to use the book to answer most my questions. If you need a list of YESs, Nos, Warnings..., then this is not the book for you. If you need to know what happens during admission process, then this is an excellent book for you. Based on the information in this book, I was able to extract my own conclusions. The reason I hesitated if I should rate this book as a five stars book is how long ago it was written. A lot has changed. Many aspects stayed same, but many aspects changed. It will be misleading if this is the only guide book you are using. Wish everyone a great college application season.
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