05.10.2022 09:00 | ~1 minute read
British company AVID has announced its first new turntable since 2018 – the Acutus Dark Iron, which replaces the previous Acutus Dark Limited Edition model. The AVID Acutus Dark Iron features a 10-kg aluminum platter, which, according to AVID, “effectively dampens any unwanted noise.” The accompanying record mat is made of high-quality TMShrunk felt composite.
The AVID Acutus Dark Iron uses a DSP-controlled AC-synchronous motor mounted on a cast aluminum chassis with spring suspension. The platter suspension uses an inverted stainless steel bearing with a Ultra Silent Sapphire Bearing (tungsten carbide ball and sapphire in a self-lubricating bushing). The turntable uses a dual-belt drive. The new AVID Acutus Dark Iron supports the installation of up to two tonearms. The recommended retail price of the AVID Acutus Dark Iron turntable in the UK is £10,000.
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Model name
Acutus Dark Iron
Speed
N/A
Drive
Belt
Suspension
Fixed
Tonearm preinstalled
N/A
Tonearm model
N/A
Cartridge preinstalled
N/A
Cartridge model
N/A
Platter
10 kg aluminium
Motor
24
Wow and Flutter (%)
N/A
Signal to Noise (dB)
N/A
Rumble (-dB)
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
460 x 400 x 210 + 250 x 215 x 95
Weight (kg)
19 + 3.5
Official link
Screen description – image from https://www.avidhifi.com