Acoustic Solid - Solid 111 Metal 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 111 Metal is a belt-drive turntable from Acoustic Solid (Germany), available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. Stepping above the Solid 110 Metal, the 111 Metal features a larger 7 kg, 35 mm thick CNC-machined aluminum platter, a heavier overall chassis weighing 19 kg without tonearm, and a 25 mm base carrier plate — all machined from solid aluminum with multi-stage Teflon-and-silicone resonance decoupling throughout. Driven by a Berger Lahr synchronous motor with Nylon-silicone belt and Acoustic Solid's Microcontroller M2 quartz crystal motor control, the Solid 111 Metal 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.

Heavier Platter, Greater Rotational Stability

The defining upgrade of the Solid 111 Metal over the Solid 110 Metal is its platter mass and thickness. At 7 kg and 35 mm thick — compared to 6 kg and 30 mm on the 110 Metal — the 111 Metal's aluminum platter stores significantly more rotational energy, reducing the effect of stylus drag on speed consistency during playback. The platter is CNC-precision turned and hand-polished, and is paired with a felt support mat and 3 mm Plexiglas pad at the record interface. The overall chassis weight of 19 kg without tonearm further contributes to mechanical stability and isolation from external vibration sources.

All-Aluminum Construction and Resonance Decoupling

The Solid 111 Metal is built entirely from aluminum, with a 25 mm base carrier plate and feet decoupled from the chassis via Teflon discs and silicone mixture dampers. The stainless steel bearing axle is housed in a cast liner and cast bearing bottom, itself damped with additional Teflon discs, with a polished ceramic ball at the contact point for low-friction, low-noise rotation. Height adjustment is provided via threaded spikes decoupled by felt feet. The Berger Lahr synchronous motor drives the platter through a Nylon-silicone mixture belt, and the Microcontroller M2 with quartz crystal oscillator governs speed with real-time fine adjustment at 33.3 and 45 rpm, selectable at the touch of a button without stopping playback.

Key Features

• 7 kg, 35 mm Aluminum Platter: Larger and heavier than the Solid 110 Metal, the CNC-turned and hand-polished platter delivers greater rotational inertia and improved speed consistency under stylus load.
• 19 kg Total Chassis Weight: Heavier overall construction than the Solid 110 Metal for superior mechanical stability and resistance to external vibration.
• Microcontroller M2 with Crystal Oscillator: Quartz-referenced motor control achieves 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 25 mm base carrier plate, feet, and bearing housing suppresses structural and airborne resonance throughout the chassis.
• Polished Ceramic Ball Bearing: Ground stainless steel axle with cast bearing housing and polished ceramic ball contact point for smooth, low-friction rotation.
• Felt and Plexiglas Platter Mat: Felt support mat with 3 mm Plexiglas pad 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Acoustic Solid Solid 111 Metal?

The Acoustic Solid Solid 111 Metal is a belt-drive turntable from Acoustic Solid of Germany, built entirely from CNC-machined aluminum with a 7 kg, 35 mm thick hand-polished platter, Berger Lahr synchronous motor, and Microcontroller M2 quartz-referenced speed control. Weighing 19 kg without tonearm, it is a step above the Solid 110 Metal in platter mass, chassis weight, and rotational stability, available in two tonearm configurations with no cartridge included.

What is the difference between the Acoustic Solid Solid 110 Metal and the Solid 111 Metal?

The Solid 111 Metal upgrades the Solid 110 Metal in three key areas: platter mass increases from 6 kg to 7 kg, platter thickness increases from 30 mm to 35 mm, and total chassis weight increases from 12 kg to 19 kg. These changes deliver greater rotational inertia, improved resistance to stylus drag, and enhanced mechanical isolation from external vibration. The motor control system, bearing assembly, Berger Lahr motor, and Teflon-silicone decoupling philosophy are shared across both models.

How does the Acoustic Solid Solid 111 Metal compare to the Thorens TD 1601 or VPI Scout Master?

The Solid 111 Metal competes with the Thorens TD 1601 and VPI Scout Master in the serious analog front-end category. The Thorens TD 1601 uses a suspended sub-chassis design with an SME-compatible tonearm mount, while the VPI Scout Master relies on a heavy MDF and aluminum plinth with a unipivot tonearm. The Solid 111 Metal differentiates itself through its full all-aluminum unsuspended construction, significantly heavier 19 kg chassis, and quartz-locked Microcontroller M2 speed control — an approach that prioritizes mechanical mass and material rigidity over suspension-based isolation.

Does the Acoustic Solid Solid 111 Metal 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 suited to their phono stage, system character, and budget. Vinyl Sound Toronto can advise on cartridge pairing for either tonearm configuration.

Where can I buy the Acoustic Solid Solid 111 Metal in Toronto or Canada?

The Acoustic Solid Solid 111 Metal 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 111 Metal require?

The Solid 111 Metal requires an external phono stage, as none is built into the turntable. The correct phono stage depends on the cartridge chosen — a moving magnet cartridge requires an MM phono input, while a moving coil cartridge requires an MC stage with appropriate gain and impedance loading. Vinyl Sound can recommend compatible phono stage options to complete the analog front end.