AVID Altus V2 Tonearm

AVID Altus V2 Tonearm

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Discover the best that your vinyl records have to offer with precise sound, crisp clean clarity and outstanding solidity with every faint nuance you never thought was there, revealed in all its glory.

Cascading features from the Nexus such as the micron tolerance bearings and the adjustable progressive Bias, the Altus will impress with a performance which has focus and immediacy whilst retaining a delicacy that is absolutely captivating.

AVIDs rigid bearing architecture has been passed down from the Nexus to achieve realistic sonic images carved in the soundscape, astonishing your senses with a sound you can virtually touch.

Altus employs an thick walled aluminium arm tube to make sure the cartridge is held securely above the record and aid transmission of vibration away from the cartridge, so your music is unveiled.

HEADSHELL

The headshell of the Altus tonearm is created through a precise laser cutting process on solid aluminium, ensuring high accuracy tolerances and a steadfast base for the cartridge. Unlike other headshells, it does not have weight reducing holes that can negatively impact vibration transmission and cause distorted sound. The headshell is fitted to a solid aluminium collar for seamless integration with the arm tube, resulting in a more realistic sound experience with heightened dimensionality in vocal and instrument representation.

ARM TUBE

A secure cartridge placement above the record is essential to prevent distortions or loss of information in music. To avoid loss of detail, especially for backing vocals, the Altus employs an arm tube with a 2mm thick wall. A rigid arm tube reduces the impact of higher frequency vibrations on sound quality by enhancing vibration transmission away from the cartridge.

BEARINGS

Avid understands that the overall rigidity of the tonearm structure is crucial for accurate reproduction of everything captured in records. Just like the bearing of the turntable, the tonearm bearings directly impact the quality of the sound that is heard.

That's why all Avid tonearms are meticulously hand-built and individually tested to extreme limits. High specification ball race bearings are painstakingly fitted, and both horizontal and vertical bearing shafts are machined and ground to micron limits. This ensures that the only movement possible is in the desired directions, with almost zero friction and zero loss of sound quality.

DUAL BIAS

Bias, also known as anti-skate, is a mechanism designed to counteract the natural inward force pulling the tonearm toward the centre of the record. If uncorrected, this force can lead to uneven tracking and distorted sound.

Our research has revealed that the required bias force varies across the record's surface. Higher levels are needed at the beginning and end of the record, with reduced force required in the middle. Additionally, the optimal bias setting depends on the stylus profile of the cartridge in use.

To address these variations, the Altus V2 models incorporate a groundbreaking bias compensation system. This innovation allows for independent adjustment of the bias force at the beginning, middle, and end of the record, ensuring precise tracking and superior audio performance across the entire playing surface.

Part Exchange Available

As you would expect from Fanthorpes hifi, we offer a generous part exchange against the AVID Altus V2 Tonearm. If you have any hifi that you wish to use as part payment, then either call us on 01482 223096 or email us at shop@fanthorpes.co.uk and we will give you a price to change. This is a fantastic and hassle-free way of making the Altus Tonearm more affordable.

Finance Available

Fanthorpes hifi can also offer buy now pay later on the AVID Altus V2 Tonearm, allowing you to spread or defer your payments over a year. If you are interested in taking advantage of our payment terms, email shop@fanthorpes.co.uk or call us on 01482 223096 and we will email an application form to you.

AVID Altus V2 Tonearm Specification:

• Effective Length: 233 mm
• Mounting Distance: 216 mm
• Offset Angle: 23o
• Overhang: 17 mm
• Effective Mass: Medium / 18 g
• Weight: 680g
• Arm Cable: Detachable 5 Pin DIN connector, RCA termination, 1.3M Length
• Optional XLR termination, fully balanced