The AVID Acutus Dark Iron is a reference belt-drive turntable engineered to extract the maximum performance from vinyl replay. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it combines AVID’s proven twin-belt drive system, precision inverted bearing and three-point sprung suspension with an integrated motor assembly that improves belt alignment and rotational consistency while maintaining exceptionally low mechanical noise.
A 10kg precision-machined aluminium platter, inverted stainless steel bearing with a tungsten carbide and sapphire thrust point, and AVID’s frequency-tuned suspension contribute to its clarity, timing and dynamic expression. The integrated high-torque AC synchronous motor, DSP variable-speed power supply and vibration transfer clamp work together to minimise unwanted vibration and preserve the musical integrity of the recording, while optional upgrades including the resin platter mat and dual-operation clamp allow the turntable’s performance to be developed even further.
Key Features
Belt-drive turntable
Designed and manufactured in the UK
Twin-belt drive system
10kg precision-machined aluminium platter
Precision inverted stainless steel bearing
Tungsten carbide / sapphire thrust point
Three-point frequency-adjustable sprung suspension
Integrated 24V 140mNm high-torque AC synchronous motor
DSP variable-speed power supply
Electronic 33⅓ and 45 RPM speed adjustment
Vibration Transfer Clamp supplied
Optional resin platter mat
Optional dual-operation record clamp
SME tonearm mounting with adapters available for single or twin tonearms
Turntable weight: 19kg
The AVID Acutus Dark Iron is a reference belt-drive turntable engineered to extract the maximum performance from vinyl replay. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it combines AVID’s proven twin-belt drive system, precision inverted bearing and three-point sprung suspension with an integrated motor assembly that improves belt alignment and rotational consistency while maintaining exceptionally low mechanical noise.
A 10kg precision-machined aluminium platter, inverted stainless steel bearing with a tungsten carbide and sapphire thrust point, and AVID’s frequency-tuned suspension contribute to its clarity, timing and dynamic expression. The integrated high-torque AC synchronous motor, DSP variable-speed power supply and vibration transfer clamp work together to minimise unwanted vibration and preserve the musical integrity of the recording, while optional upgrades including the resin platter mat and dual-operation clamp allow the turntable’s performance to be developed even further.
Key Features
Belt-drive turntable
Designed and manufactured in the UK
Twin-belt drive system
10kg precision-machined aluminium platter
Precision inverted stainless steel bearing
Tungsten carbide / sapphire thrust point
Three-point frequency-adjustable sprung suspension
Integrated 24V 140mNm high-torque AC synchronous motor
DSP variable-speed power supply
Electronic 33⅓ and 45 RPM speed adjustment
Vibration Transfer Clamp supplied
Optional resin platter mat
Optional dual-operation record clamp
SME tonearm mounting with adapters available for single or twin tonearms
Turntable weight: 19kg
