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AVID NEXUS V2 and ATLUS V2 – new tonearms for vinyl turntables presented

16.01.2025 07:41 | ~1 minute read

The famous manufacturer of High End audio equipment, AVID, has updated its tonearms – now the NEXUS V2 and ATLUS V2 models will go on a maket. Both tonearms are equipped with the revolutionary proprietary adjustable dual bias system. This anti-skate compensation scheme allows for independent adjustment of the force at the beginning, middle, and end of the LP-record, which significantly improves tracking and sound quality!

AVID NEXUS V2. Image source - (c) AVID
AVID NEXUS V2. Image source - (c) AVID

With an effective weight of 18 g, AVID NEXUS V2 is equipped with a hyper rigid titanium arm and micron tight tolerances precision bearings. The tonearm can handle cartridges weighing from 8 to 18 g.

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Tonearms — AVID NEXUS V2

  • Model name

    NEXUS V2

  • Type

    Gimbal

  • Effective mass (g)

    18

  • Effective length (mm)

    233

  • Cartridge Balance range (g)

    8 - 18

  • Offset angle (deg)

    23

  • Overhang (mm)

    17

  • Weight (g)

    880

  • Official link

AVID ATLUS V2. Image source - (c) AVID
AVID ATLUS V2. Image source - (c) AVID

The AVID ATLUS V2 tonearm is ready to handle cartridges weighing from 5 to 13 g and uses the same bias compensation mechanism found on the NEXUS V2.

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Tonearms — AVID ALTUS V2

  • Model name

    ALTUS V2

  • Type

    Gimbal

  • Effective mass (g)

    15

  • Effective length (mm)

    233

  • Cartridge Balance range (g)

    5 - 13

  • Offset angle (deg)

    23

  • Overhang (mm)

    17

  • Weight (g)

    680

  • Official link

Both models are equipped with detachable cables with a 5 Pin DIN connector, RCA termination, 1.3 m length and can optionally have a fully balanced XLR connectors.

The price of the tonearms has increased by 10% - the devices are already on sale, AVID NEXUS V2 costs £4,950 / €5,999 / $6,199, and AVID ATLUS V2 - £1,650 / €1,999 / $2,295. The price of an upgrade from previous versions to the V2 is £300 for the NEXUS and £265 for the ATLUS.

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