AVID Ingenium
High-end turntables · 2013–? Discontinued
$1,000–$1,800 typical US used price
The skeletal entry point into AVID's British high-end range: a T-bar chassis with the company's signature sprung, clamped bearing philosophy.
Brings AVID's clamped-record, sprung-bearing approach to an accessible price.
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.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
- 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 |
| Tonearm | sold bare |
| Dimensions | Manufacturer's own spec sheet gives 370 x 305 x 130mm; one independent review cited slightly different 390 x 305 x 130mm — using the manufacturer figure. |
| Weight | 13.0 lb (5.9 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years standard; extendable to 5 years with product registration |
| Years | 2013–? |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the AVID Ingenium
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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