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