The AVID Ingenium turntable is a precision belt-drive deck featuring a 2.5 kg high-density platter, engineered specifically for vinyl enthusiasts seeking low-noise fidelity from their record collection. Machined from solid aluminium into a rigid cruciform chassis, it channels vibrational energy away from the record surface via mechanical grounding. This structural stiffness ensures absolute rotational stability and rhythmic drive across demanding musical passages.The Hi-Fi Centre Team TakeLiving with the AVID Ingenium day to day reveals how thoroughly mechanical silence transforms the home listening atmosphere. The substantial record clamp and rigid chassis lower the background noise floor to near-imperceptible levels, letting subtle instrumental decay and spatial cues rise effortlessly into the room. During quiet evening sessions, this low-friction mechanical design extracts uncoloured detail and articulate bass timing without imparting any chassis ring or mechanical smear.Key Acoustic & Design Features Sapphire Jewel Bearing: Inverted bearing assembly that mechanically drains micro-vibrations away from the vinyl surface to maintain an ultra-quiet background. Screw-Down Record Clamp: Direct mechanical coupling fastens records firmly to the spindle to flatten warps and suppress parasitic resonance. Aluminium Cruciform Chassis: Machined structural foundation isolated by tuned elastomer feet to prevent acoustic feedback and shelf vibration. Authorized Dealer Support: Hi-Fi Centre is an Authorized Dealer, providing full manufacturer warranty protection, expert technical guidance, and long-term customer care. Technical Specifications Brand: AVID Model: Ingenium Type: Belt-drive turntable Drive System: Precision belt drive with 12 mNm AC synchronous motor Playback Speeds: 33.3 RPM, 45.0 RPM Tonearm: AVID TA-1 high-rigidity tonearm Cartridge: AVID CA-1 factory-fitted moving magnet (MM) cartridge Platter Options: Standard (2.5 kg high-density with cork composite mat), Metal Upgrade Bearing: Inverted stainless steel with sapphire jewel thrust point Chassis: Solid machined aluminium cruciform with elastomer isolation feet Dimensions (W x D x H): 370 x 305 x 130 mm Weight: 5.9 kg
