AVID Acutus Reference SP
High-end turntables · 2008–present In production
$20,000 US reference price
AVID's flagship: a massive sprung sub-chassis, twin-belt drive and dedicated reference power supply.
The full expression of AVID founder Conrad Mas's engineering.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium, heavy |
| Tonearm | sold bare |
| Dimensions | 460mm (W) x 210mm (H) x 400mm (D) [overall]; 410mm x 360mm (W x D) footprint; PSU: 415mm (W) x 140mm (H) x 350mm (D) |
| Weight | 41.9 lb (19 kg) |
| Finishes | Black (standard); Chrome and Gold available at a premium |
| Warranty | 2 years standard; extendable to 5 years with product registration |
| Years | 2008–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
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