AVID

BORON™ (MC) Cartridge - Black

The AVID Boron Cartridge is a high-end moving coil cartridge that is designed for audiophiles seeking a refined and dynamic vinyl playback experience. Its solid boron cantilever and micro ridge diamond stylus ensure exceptional tracking and sound retrieval, delivering silky-smooth performance with a rich, three-dimensional soundstage. The low moving mass minimises distortion and 'needle talk', preserving the integrity of your records. With precise alignment facilitated by its square body design, the AVID Boron Cartridge offers an effortless setup and optimal sound reproduction, revealing the full depth and detail of your music collection.

The Boron Cartridge Offers Elegant Black Design with Premium Sound Quality

The Boron cartridge is an exceptional moving coil cartridge featuring a luxurious, deep black finish and sophisticated engineering. Crafted with a solid boron cantilever, this cartridge is designed to balance stiffness and lightness, making it ideally suited for precise sound reproduction. This distinctive feature enables the Boron to deliver sonic clarity and reveal an expansive, three-dimensional sound stage that draws listeners into each musical performance. The cartridge’s structural integrity maximises sound reproduction, reducing distortion and smoothly navigating vinyl grooves for a dynamic and immersive listening experience.

Boron Cantilever Provides Enhanced Precision and Musical Fidelity

The boron cantilever in the Boron cartridge is lightweight yet robust, finely tuned to reduce needle talk and improve the stylus's response. This precise tracking capability enables the cartridge to capture the subtlest musical nuances and create a warm, true-to-life audio experience, particularly shining in the mid-range frequencies. Coupled with a solid diamond micro ridge stylus, the boron cantilever provides full-spectrum audio, from rich mids and vibrant highs to tightly controlled lows. Critics have praised the Boron’s ability to recreate a sound that envelops the listener, making it a standout choice among audiophiles seeking authentic and immersive sound reproduction.

Micro Ridge Diamond Stylus Reduces Surface Noise for Clean Playback

The Boron cartridge uses a micro ridge diamond stylus, a profile celebrated for its ability to drastically reduce surface noise. This advanced stylus shape allows the cartridge to glide over vinyl grooves smoothly, minimising needle talk and preserving both the record's and cartridge's quality over time. With its low moving mass, the stylus captures fine audio details, resulting in a playback that is clear, vibrant, and full of subtle textures. Often described as creating a "window of sound," this stylus reduces background noise to nearly imperceptible levels, offering listeners a pristine and highly realistic sound experience.

Optimised Installation and Alignment for Easy Setup

The Boron cartridge is designed for ease of installation, with a square-angled configuration that simplifies alignment. The extended cantilever provides precise tracking force and alignment, facilitating an optimal setup that maximises sound quality without added complication. This design ensures that both new and experienced audiophiles can achieve an ideal setup quickly, while the included stylus guard offers extra protection when the cartridge is not in use, extending the cartridge's durability and safeguarding its premium materials.

Key Features

• Solid Boron Cantilever: Lightweight, durable, and engineered for precision, delivering dynamic and expressive sound quality.
• Micro Ridge Diamond Stylus: Reduces surface noise, preserves vinyl quality, and minimises distortion for a crystal-clear audio experience.
• Three-Dimensional Sound Stage: Produces an immersive audio environment, faithfully reproducing each recording.
• Low Needle Talk: Reduces distortion to ensure clean sound reproduction.
• Effortless Installation: Square-angled design allows easy alignment and accurate setup.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Moving Coil
• Output Voltage: 0.32mV
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 45KHz
• Tracking Force: 2.0gr (±0.2gr)
• Load Impedance: >100Ω
• Cantilever Material: Boron
• Stylus Profile: Micro Ridge
• Stylus Material: Solid Diamond
• Net Weight: 9.1gr

The Boron cartridge is a favourite among industry professionals, recognised with awards from HiFi Choice in 2024 and HiFi Voice in 2023, and praised by publications like HiFi News and HiFi Pig. It exemplifies premium craftsmanship and audio fidelity, designed for those who appreciate the nuances and depth that only vinyl can offer.

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