Turntables — AVID Ingenium SE

The Ingenium SE is an accomplished belt-drive turntable from AVID, a well-established British manufacturer known for uncompromising precision turntable engineering, pre-fitted with the AVID TA-3 tonearm and a separate power-supply chassis. The Ingenium SE brings AVID's considered engineering to a complete, ready-to-play analogue platform.

Key specs that matter

One speed is supported - 33rpm - via belt drive with an AC motor. The turntable comes pre-installed with the AVID TA-3 tonearm - a complete, factory-matched analogue front end. The platter uses a metal construction. The main chassis measures 370 x 305 x 130mm at 5.9kg, with a separate power-supply chassis measuring 160 x 160 x 60mm at 1.5kg.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally stable, precise rotational speed reflecting AVID's broader uncompromising precision engineering philosophy, with the distinctive separate power-supply chassis reflecting the brand's approach to isolating noise-sensitive motor circuitry.

Pairing

The pre-installed AVID TA-3 tonearm comes factory-matched, requiring only a cartridge selection for immediate use.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable belt-drive turntables offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare tonearm and drive-motor engineering at a similar price point.