AVID ACUTUS™ Dark Iron (STD) Turntable

Avid

The Acutus Dark Iron is a turntable that transforms vinyl playback with precision and elegance. Its striking Dark Iron finish combines with high-end motor and vibration control technologies to deliver an exceptional auditory experience. The turntable features a 10kg aluminium platter and a damping disc that eliminates unwanted vibrations, ensuring pure sound reproduction. Its integrated motor system offers unmatched stability and smooth operation, supported by twin belts and a high-torque AC synchronous motor. The sapphire-bearing technology reduces noise to near-silent levels, while the advanced clamping and suspension systems enhance resonance control for superior sonic fidelity. (Tonearm & Cartridge not included) 

Acutus Dark Iron: Precision and Elegance in Vinyl Playback

The Acutus Dark Iron is a turntable that transforms the way audiophiles experience vinyl. Its visually striking Dark Iron finish combines with precision-engineered components to elevate both the aesthetic and technical standards of high-end audio equipment. By incorporating advancements in motor technology, bearing design, and vibration control, the Acutus Dark Iron delivers an unmatched auditory experience, immersing listeners in rich, detailed sound.

Revolutionary Sound Meets Stunning Design

The Acutus Dark Iron is a turntable that balances artistry and technical perfection, presenting a unique Dark Iron hue that enhances its sleek profile. This sophisticated finish adds a modern touch to the Acutus series while maintaining its reputation for top-tier sound quality. Every element of the Dark Iron is meticulously crafted, ensuring that it not only looks extraordinary but also performs at the highest level.

This turntable is equipped with a 10kg aluminium platter, designed to offer superior resonance control. Its 10mm aluminium damping disc reduces unwanted vibrations, ensuring the sound remains pure and uncoloured.

Integrated Motor System for Unmatched Precision

The integrated motor system in the Acutus Dark Iron is a technical triumph. Its seamless integration allows for improved belt alignment, reducing drag and enabling smoother, more precise operation. This enhancement supports a quieter and more stable sound reproduction. The motor's alignment remains constant due to its placement in the primary chassis, delivering excellent belt tracking and control, even when subjected to external vibrations.

Additionally, the high-torque AC synchronous motor offers ten times the power of conventional motors. This enhanced power facilitates faster acceleration of the platter to its operating speed and greater stability. Supported by twin round-section belts, the motor operates without the speed fluctuations seen in other configurations, resulting in unwavering performance.

Ultra-Silent Sapphire Bearing Technology

The Acutus Dark Iron employs a sapphire-bearing design, setting new standards for noise reduction. This bearing features a tungsten carbide ball in contact with a precision-cut sapphire jewel, establishing a stable bearing point that eradicates lateral movement. The result is a turntable free of the rumble noise typically associated with traditional bearings.

The self-lubricating sleeve ensures there is no direct metal-to-metal contact, making the bearing not only ultra-silent but also maintenance-free for the lifetime of the product. This level of silence and durability provides a clear, uninterrupted vinyl experience that highlights the subtlest of sonic details.

Unique Suspension System for Precision Tuning

The Acutus Dark Iron's adaptable suspension system guarantees optimal isolation from external vibrations. By uniformly tuning each supporting spring, the system can maintain consistent suspension, whether a single or twin tonearm configuration is used. This precision ensures that even when faced with complex tonal variations, the turntable maintains stability, operating at an isolation frequency of 2.5Hz. This prevents skipping and maintains secure cartridge placement, allowing for smooth and uninterrupted playback.

Electronic Power Supply for Optimal Speed Control

The turntable is equipped with a Classic electronic power supply, which utilises DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology to fine-tune the motor’s speed with exacting precision. This ensures pitch-perfect audio, thanks to the independent generation of motor frequency. The 80VA mains transformer provides a consistent and tailored output to the high-torque motor, akin to how a loudspeaker coil is powered, ensuring a steady and reliable performance throughout playback.

Unrivalled Detail and Dynamic Range

By meticulously integrating advanced motor systems, vibration control technology, and a carefully calibrated suspension system, the Acutus Dark Iron delivers sound that is rich in detail, dynamic in range, and completely free from distortion. Every component has been engineered to extract the highest fidelity possible from any vinyl collection.

The Acutus Dark Iron offers not only the technical excellence audiophiles crave but also a visual design that stands as a masterpiece in its own right. With its bold Dark Iron finish and impeccable attention to every detail, it is the ideal turntable for those who seek the perfect blend of performance and beauty in their listening experience.

Specification

Specification	Value
Drive	TWIN BELT DRIVE
Speeds	33.3 & 45.0 RPM (ADJUSTABLE)
Platter mass	ALUMINIUM 10KG
Bearing	INVERTED STAINLESS STEEL
Thrust point	TUNGSTEN CARBIDE/SAPPHIRE
Suspension	3 POINT SPRING Vertical 2.5Hz, Lateral 4.5Hz
Tonearm fitting	SME TEMPLATE
Adapters available	YES: SINGLE OR TWIN TONEARMS
Motor	24V 140mNm AC Synchronous
Power supply	DSP VARI-SPEED CONTROL UNIT
Voltage input	100-240VAC 50/60Hz 20 Watts Max.
Dimensions	Turntable (overall) 460 x 400 x 210mm (WxDxH), Turntable (footprint) 410 x 360mm (WxD), P.S.U. 250 x 215 x 95mm (WxDxH)
Net weight	19.0Kg (42lb) turntable only, 3.5Kg (8lb) psu only