Introducing the Relveo, AVID's newly developed vinyl turntable, a 12-year follow-up to their previous models
In a significant milestone for British Hi-Fi brand AVID, the company has launched the Relveo turntable, marking its first new offering in 12 years. This high-end audio device, designed, engineered, and hand-built in England, embodies three decades of analog innovation and AVID's unwavering commitment to engineering without compromise, enduring beauty, and a profound connection to music.
The Relveo turntable, conceived by AVID's founder, owner, and CEO Conrad Mas, is a testament to precision engineering and advanced technology. Its key features and specifications include:
- **Drive System:** A twin belt drive powered by a high-torque synchronous motor, delivering greater power than typical designs, ensuring precise start/stop control and maintaining timing accuracy, enhancing bass tightness and reducing transient smearing.
- **Speeds:** The turntable supports standard 33.3 RPM and 45.0 RPM speeds, adjustable as needed.
- **Platter:** A heavy, 7.0 kg precision-machined aluminum platter designed to offer rotational stability and minimize resonance, contributing to stability and clarity in playback.
- **Power Supply:** A custom, dedicated DSP-controlled power supply housed separately from the main unit. It uses AVID’s latest-generation DSP signal generator technology for rock-solid speed accuracy and eliminates power grid noise with a large mains transformer. Each power supply is individually calibrated to its motor to optimize performance and reduce vibration.
- **Tonearm:** Supplied with the AVID ALTUS V2 tonearm, a high-quality component designed for optimal tracking and sound reproduction. The Altus V2 tonearm includes AVID's recently introduced dual-adjustable bias compensation system.
- **Build Quality:** Handmade in England, the Relveo turntable emphasizes durability and longevity. The chassis and components are engineered to limit resonance and deliver a lifelike musical experience.
- **Sound Characteristics:** The design focuses on tighter speed control, more torque, and improved bass response, resulting in clean, dynamic sound with enhanced musical timing and detail extraction from vinyl grooves.
The Relveo turntable is available bare without the Altus V2 tonearm for those who already own a suitable tonearm, priced at $8,995 / £5,500 / €7,495. For those seeking the complete package, the Relveo turntable with the Altus V2 tonearm is priced at $10,995 / £6,900 / €8,995.
Conrad Mas describes the Relveo turntable as embodying AVID's values, stating, "The Relveo turntable represents AVID's uncompromising approach to engineering, our commitment to creating timeless designs, and our deep-rooted passion for music."
The new Relveo turntable features a newly developed conical suspension system that is resiliently coupled to isolate and stabilize while also simplifying the setup process for a range of end-users. The Altus V2 tonearm on the Relveo turntable boasts micron-tolerance bearings, further enhancing its precision and accuracy.
The Relveo turntable was launched to commemorate AVID's 30th anniversary, a significant milestone for the brand. The turntable is now available to order from AVID's global retailer network. For music enthusiasts seeking a turntable that offers superior audio fidelity and lasting performance, the Relveo turntable is a worthy investment.
- The new Relveo turntable, a high-end audio device from AVID, embodies three decades of analog innovation, and it is a testament to precision engineering and advanced technology, making it an ideal choice for lifestyle enthusiasts who value technology and entertainment, especially music.
- Featuring AVID's ALTUS V2 tonearm and a conical suspension system, the Relveo turntable offers superb sound quality, ensuring a lifelike musical experience that reflects AVID's enduring commitment to engineering without compromise, enduring beauty, and a profound connection to music.
