Designed to the same extreme precision engineering standards as our turntables, every tonearm is painstakingly hand assembled with the trademark craftsmanship that you would expect from AVID.
Supporting your cartridge rigidly whilst playing a record is vitally important and the reason we have harnessed our bespoke hyper strong titanium arm tube and simply pushed rigidity to another level.
Key Features
- Hyper Rigid Titanium Arm
- Micron Tight Tolerances
- Adjustable Dual Bias
- Painstakingly Hand Built
Superlative
Our rigid bearing architecture is paramount to delivering solid images etched in space, so each of its components are manufactured to unbelievably tight tolerances.
Nexus will astonish you with its ability to uncover previously camouflaged musical nuances with crisp clean clarity, outstanding solidity and precise superlative sound.
DUAL BIAS
Bias, also known as anti-skate, is a mechanism designed to counteract the natural inward force pulling the tonearm toward the centre of the record. If uncorrected, this force can lead to uneven tracking and distorted sound.
Our research has revealed that the required bias force varies across the record's surface. Higher levels are needed at the beginning and end of the record, with reduced force required in the middle. Additionally, the optimal bias setting depends on the stylus profile of the cartridge in use.
To address these variations, our V2 models incorporate a groundbreaking bias compensation system. This innovation allows for independent adjustment of the bias force at the beginning, middle, and end of the record, ensuring precise tracking and superior audio performance across the entire playing surface.
Specifications
Effective Length:
233 mm
Mounting Distance:
216 mm
Offset Angle:
23o
Overhang:
17 mm
Effective Mass:
Medium / 18 g
Weight:
880g
Arm Cable:
Detachable 5 Pin DIN connector, RCA termination, 1.3M Length
Optional XLR termination, fully balanced
Headshell
The Nexus headshell is engineered with precision from solid aluminum, undergoes rigorous machining to ensure compatibility with the arm tube. To maintain optimal vibration transfer, weight reduction holes are omitted, avoiding potential sound distortion and preserving image focus and sonic solidity. This results in a more accurate representation of vocals and instruments, with improved depth of field in the three-dimensional soundscape.
Arm Tube
The secure placement of the cartridge above the record is crucial for avoiding distortions or loss of audio information. Rigid arm tubes are essential in ensuring stability, reducing unwanted movement and preventing the disappearance or smearing of vocals and instruments. The Nexus features a bespoke titanium arm tube, manufactured to stringent precision standards. The GR9 grade titanium boasts a 1.3mm wall thickness, providing unmatched strength and resisting bending or torsion modes that could negatively impact sound quality.
Bearings
The structural rigidity of the tonearm is crucial for preserving the accuracy of audio reproduction. Tonearm bearings, like turntable bearings, are critical to performance and impact sound quality. All AVID tonearms undergo meticulous manual construction and individual testing to ensure optimal performance. High specification ball race bearings are meticulously fitted and both horizontal and vertical bearing shafts undergo machining and grinding to exacting limits, resulting in minimal friction and precise movement in desired directions, thereby preserving sound quality.
Bias
Building on the introduction of our tonearms in 2023, our ongoing research has revealed that the bias force required for optimal tracking varies across the record surface. Higher levels are needed at the beginning and end, while less is required in the middle, with additional variations depending on the cartridge's stylus profile. Addressing these challenges, our new tonearm incorporates an innovative bias compensation system, allowing independent adjustments for each section of the record. This ensures exceptional accuracy and unparalleled sound quality across the entire playback surface.
Our latest model, featuring this revolutionary advancement in bias control technology supersedes the previous version, setting a new benchmark for precision and performance in vinyl playback.
