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Engineered to the highest standards, the AVID Diva II is serious about making your vinyl perform to its best ability.
Designed to perform
Every element that goes into the AVID Diva II is designed to enhance the sound quality – pure and simple. Technically, it has one of the best specs at its price, including an outboard power supply, one-piece cast aluminium chassis, heavy-duty record clamp, isolated motor and triple layer suspension.
Weighted sound
An AVID turntable wouldn’t be an AVID without the distinctive record clamp. The unique, single action clamp weighs the record down, letting vibrations pass through to the chassis. It lowers the vinyl’s surface noise, letting the stylus track the groove as accurately as possible. A further advantage with using a weighted clamp is that it flattens most warped records – further reducing the potential for stylus mistracking and distorted sound.
Aluminium platter
Precision machined from a single aluminium billet, the cork-topped platter makes the ideal support for your records. The cork mat damps vibrations while the ultra-rigid platter aids pitch stability and keeps the sounds precise, crisp and detailed.
Low noise bearing
AVID’s engineering excellence continues with the sapphire jewelled bearing. The unique design has no lateral movement, meaning you get a silent backdrop, rather than the faint rumble noise that can afflict inferior decks. Less background noise lets you hear more detail from your vinyl.
The backbone of the Diva II
Cast from large grain aluminium, the heavyweight chassis connects the tonearm and platter with great rigidity, helping to promote a detailed and musical sound. With the Diva II model, a coating is applied to damp high frequency vibration. This helps focus the sound, giving a more cohesive sound. Working in tandem with the clamp system, the chassis also sinks and dissipates any vibration from the record.
Triple layer suspension
Keeping your turntable isolated from external vibrations, such as speakers or even an amplifier is vital for the lowest distortion. In some cases, the stylus could even skip if vibrations become too extreme. Fortunately, the AVID uses one of the best vibration isolating materials in the business – Sorbothane. The bespoke compound is used to sandwich a high absorption elastomer damper, which combined with an additional layer in the feet, effectively damps away unwanted noise.
Isolated motor unit
Housed within its own, solid steel casing, the high torque motor provides smooth and silent operation. This helps give your music the most accurate timing and it’s accurate timing that’s ultimately responsible for foot-tappingly good sound.
Dedicated power supply
A separate, dedicated power supply is always the mark of a high-end turntable. With the AVID Diva II, it’s simply the cherry on the cake. Removing the power supply from the turntable means the transformer and electronics don’t interfere with the delicate sound signal. It also means a larger power supply can be used, helping to give the Diva II a stable and dynamic sound quality.
Classic design
Built to the highest standards, the Diva II is a classic case of form following function. Nothing is superfluous to the design, with the result being a minimalist and timeless style that looks as good today as it will in the future.
Take it to the next level with the SP upgrade kit
When you’re ready to take your Diva II to the next level, there’s a readymade upgrade kit that comprehensively transforms the deck’s performance. The SP kit includes a new DSP power supply, heavier platter, twin belt drive pulley and new bearing. Put together they make an already impressive sounding turntable sound even better!
Make a stronger connection with your music, with the AVID Diva II.
*Please note, tonearm and cartridge not included.
Supplied directly through our premium Hi-Fi centres (Manchester, Glasgow Southampton & Leeds)
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Designed to perform
Every element that goes into the AVID Diva II is designed to enhance the sound quality – pure and simple. Technically, it has one of the best specs at its price, including an outboard power supply, one-piece cast aluminium chassis, heavy-duty record clamp, isolated motor and triple layer suspension.
Weighted sound
An AVID turntable wouldn’t be an AVID without the distinctive record clamp. The unique, single action clamp weighs the record down, letting vibrations pass through to the chassis. It lowers the vinyl’s surface noise, letting the stylus track the groove as accurately as possible. A further advantage with using a weighted clamp is that it flattens most warped records – further reducing the potential for stylus mistracking and distorted sound.
Aluminium platter
Precision machined from a single aluminium billet, the cork-topped platter makes the ideal support for your records. The cork mat damps vibrations while the ultra-rigid platter aids pitch stability and keeps the sounds precise, crisp and detailed.
Low noise bearing
AVID’s engineering excellence continues with the sapphire jewelled bearing. The unique design has no lateral movement, meaning you get a silent backdrop, rather than the faint rumble noise that can afflict inferior decks. Less background noise lets you hear more detail from your vinyl.
The backbone of the Diva II
Cast from large grain aluminium, the heavyweight chassis connects the tonearm and platter with great rigidity, helping to promote a detailed and musical sound. With the Diva II model, a coating is applied to damp high frequency vibration. This helps focus the sound, giving a more cohesive sound. Working in tandem with the clamp system, the chassis also sinks and dissipates any vibration from the record.
Triple layer suspension
Keeping your turntable isolated from external vibrations, such as speakers or even an amplifier is vital for the lowest distortion. In some cases, the stylus could even skip if vibrations become too extreme. Fortunately, the AVID uses one of the best vibration isolating materials in the business – Sorbothane. The bespoke compound is used to sandwich a high absorption elastomer damper, which combined with an additional layer in the feet, effectively damps away unwanted noise.
Isolated motor unit
Housed within its own, solid steel casing, the high torque motor provides smooth and silent operation. This helps give your music the most accurate timing and it’s accurate timing that’s ultimately responsible for foot-tappingly good sound.
Dedicated power supply
A separate, dedicated power supply is always the mark of a high-end turntable. With the AVID Diva II, it’s simply the cherry on the cake. Removing the power supply from the turntable means the transformer and electronics don’t interfere with the delicate sound signal. It also means a larger power supply can be used, helping to give the Diva II a stable and dynamic sound quality.
Classic design
Built to the highest standards, the Diva II is a classic case of form following function. Nothing is superfluous to the design, with the result being a minimalist and timeless style that looks as good today as it will in the future.
Take it to the next level with the SP upgrade kit
When you’re ready to take your Diva II to the next level, there’s a readymade upgrade kit that comprehensively transforms the deck’s performance. The SP kit includes a new DSP power supply, heavier platter, twin belt drive pulley and new bearing. Put together they make an already impressive sounding turntable sound even better!
Make a stronger connection with your music, with the AVID Diva II.
*Please note, tonearm and cartridge not included.
Supplied directly through our premium Hi-Fi centres (Manchester, Glasgow Southampton & Leeds)
