Avid Ingenium

No, it is designed to be straightforward. The turntable arrives pre-fitted with the AVID TA-1 tonearm and AVID-CA1 cartridge, so you can get up and running with minimal assembly.

The sapphire jewel bearing is used at the thrust point to reduce friction significantly. This creates a smoother rotation, which helps the turntable deliver a more detailed and transparent sound profile.

Yes, the Ingenium supports both 33.3 and 45 RPM playback speeds, covering both standard albums and singles.

The clamp is designed to channel unwanted vibrations away from the record and into the chassis. By minimizing these vibrations, it helps reduce background noise and improves overall clarity.

The 2.5kg aluminum platter provides significant mass, which is crucial for maintaining consistent speed stability. This inertia helps ensure that your music plays at a steady, accurate pitch without speed fluctuations.

The Ingenium features Sorbothane isolation feet and an elastomer suspension system, which are specifically engineered to dampen external vibrations and provide a stable foundation for the player.