High-Fidelity Realism & Accessible Analogue Precision | Available at Trimira Audio
The AVID IONIC™ Reference Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge brings AVID HiFi’s precision analogue engineering into a high-performance cartridge designed for exceptional tracking accuracy, low noise, and natural musical expression.
Hand-crafted in Cambridgeshire, England, the IONIC™ features a precision-machined Silver aerospace-grade aluminium body engineered to control unwanted resonance and provide a stable mechanical interface between cartridge and tonearm.
Utilising a low-mass moving coil generator, aluminium tube cantilever, and solid elliptical diamond stylus, the IONIC™ delivers excellent transient response, detailed imaging, and dynamic realism while remaining highly compatible with quality MC phono stages.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
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Precision Aluminium Body: Aerospace-grade aluminium construction helps control unwanted resonance while efficiently transferring mechanical energy into the tonearm.
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Aluminium Tube Cantilever & Elliptical Stylus: Lightweight cantilever design with solid elliptical diamond stylus provides accurate groove tracking and smooth musical reproduction.
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Low-Mass Moving Coil Generator: Advanced coil and magnet architecture provides fast transient response and detailed retrieval from the record groove.
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Mechanical Resonance Control: Designed to minimise unwanted vibration effects and reduce background noise for improved clarity.
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MC Phono Stage Compatibility: 0.32mV output and 4.8Ω internal impedance provide compatibility with high-quality MC phono stages.
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Versatile Musical Performance: Delivers precise imaging, natural tonal balance, and strong dynamic expression across a wide range of recordings.
Technical Specifications
| Specification Metric |
AVID IONIC™ MC Cartridge Specification |
| Cartridge Type |
Low-Output Moving Coil (MC) |
| Cantilever Material |
Solid Aluminium Tube |
| Stylus Profile |
Solid Diamond Elliptical (7.6µm × 15.5µm) |
| Output Voltage |
0.32 mV @ 1 kHz (5 cm/sec) |
| Frequency Response |
15 Hz – 25,000 Hz |
| Channel Separation |
25 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Channel Balance |
0.2 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Tracking Force Range |
2.0 g (±0.2 g) |
| Static Compliance |
8.5 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne |
| Internal DC Resistance |
4.8 Ω @ 1 kHz |
| Recommended Load Impedance |
>100 Ω |
| Net Weight |
9.1 g |
| Finish |
Silver Aluminium |
Consult with the High-End Analogue Specialists at Trimira Audio
Enhance your vinyl system with the AVID IONIC™ Reference MC Cartridge. Contact the analogue specialists at Trimira Audio in Brisbane to discuss cartridge compatibility, tonearm matching, phono stage loading, or to arrange a private listening audition.
