AVID SEQUEL™ Black Turntable

Avid

The AVID Sequel Black SP Turntable is a high-performance turntable designed to deliver unrivalled clarity and precision in vinyl playback. Its periphery-damped platter and vibration-tuned sub-chassis ensure minimal distortion, providing a clean and dynamic sound that captures every nuance of live music. Equipped with the Classic Power Supply and a high-torque 24V AC synchronous motor, the Sequel produces powerful, immediate audio with a striking sense of realism. Its dual-belt drive system, combined with adjustable speeds of 33.3 and 45 RPM, offers precise control, making it ideal for audiophiles seeking uncompromising sound reproduction. (Tonearm & Cartridge not included) 

Avid Sequel Turntable Delivers Unmatched Clarity and Dynamic Precision

The Avid Sequel Turntable is crafted for audiophiles who seek a live-performance experience from vinyl. Drawing technology from AVID’s flagship Acutus model, Sequel offers a sound that is both clean and solid, capturing every musical nuance with precision. Equipped with a periphery-damped platter, high-torque motor, and Classic Power Supply, the Sequel redefines the standard for high-fidelity turntables with focused, immediate, and lifelike sound reproduction.

Periphery Damped Platter for Superior Vibration Control and Sound Stability

At the heart of Sequel’s exceptional sound stability is its precision-machined aluminium platter. Mass-loaded at the edge, the platter generates high rotational inertia, creating a rock-solid foundation for sound. A high-density rubber ring absorbs any remaining vibrations, allowing for undisturbed playback. The aluminium platter, coupled with a cork mat for vibration dampening, ensures that subtle details are preserved while preventing resonance, delivering a focused and transparent sound across all frequencies.

High-Torque Drive Motor and Classic Power Supply for “Turbo” Performance

Sequel’s powerful 24V AC synchronous motor, directly inspired by the Acutus model, provides exceptional dynamics with uncompromised control. The Classic Power Supply enhances the motor’s capabilities, offering an immediate “turbo” effect that amplifies sonic detail and depth. This motor and power supply combination supports both 33.3 and 45 RPM speeds, maintaining precision and consistency even with complex, bass-rich tracks, offering a sonic realism that feels like a live performance.

Inverted Bearing and Advanced Thrust Point for Silent Operation

Engineered with an inverted stainless steel bearing and a tungsten carbide/sapphire thrust point, Sequel minimises rumble and lateral movement, allowing for near-silent operation. This bearing structure provides both stability and longevity, ensuring that sound quality remains undistorted and clean. The self-lubricating design also means minimal maintenance, making it a long-lasting and reliable component for any serious vinyl collection.

Vibration-Tuned Subchassis for Clear, Focused Sound Reproduction

Sequel’s cast aluminium subchassis is optimised to reduce vibrations and maintain structural rigidity. The subchassis is coated with a specialised material to dampen high-frequency vibrations, aligning high and low frequencies for a perfectly timed dissipation of energy. This controlled vibration minimisation supports the tonearm and bearing, preserving every detail in the sound for a more accurate, neutral, and focused listening experience.

Precision Suspension System for Exceptional Isolation

The frequency-tuned suspension system, inspired by AVID’s reference models, ensures optimal isolation from external vibrations. Each suspension point is carefully tuned to 3.5Hz, providing high degrees of isolation that protect the integrity of the record’s playback. The adjustable suspension also adapts to different tonearm loads, supporting faithful tracking and protecting records from mistracing, resulting in a cleaner, undisturbed sound.

Single-Action Record Clamp for Enhanced Record Stability

Sequel’s single-action record clamp, crafted from solid aluminium, flattens records against the platter, ensuring stable contact. The stainless-steel grounding point helps eliminate surface noise by channelling unwanted vibrations through the spindle to the subchassis. This improves the noise floor, enhancing the clarity and transparency of playback for a listening experience that is as close to the original recording as possible.

Compatibility and Specifications for Versatile Integration

The Sequel supports SME tonearm templates and offers adapters for single or twin tonearm setups, allowing for versatile integration into various high-end audio systems. Its twin belt drive and digitally controlled vari-speed system ensure consistent rotational speed, while the turntable’s compact footprint (425 x 370 x 205mm) and weight (12.6kg) make it an ideal addition to most audio setups.

The Avid Sequel Turntable combines high-quality components and advanced engineering to deliver an exhilarating, lifelike sound, reintroducing listeners to the depth and detail of their vinyl collections with every play.

Specification

Specification	Value
Drive	TWIN BELT DRIVE
Speeds	33.3 & 45.0 RPM (ADJUSTABLE)
Platter mass	ALUMINIUM 6.7KG
Bearing	INVERTED STAINLESS STEEL
Thrust point	TUNGSTEN CARBIDE/SAPPHIRE
Suspension	3 POINT SPRING Vertical 3.2Hz, 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	425 x 370 x 205mm (WxDxH overall)
Net weight	12.6KG (28LB) excluding PSU