Avid Ingenium - Ingenium Turntable (Floor Demo) + SME M2-9 (NEW!) + Original AVID Clamp

AVID Ingenium Turntable — (Floor Model with SME M29 Tonearm (NEW!!!) and Original AVID Clamp)

The AVID Ingenium is a distinctive British turntable built around a straightforward but carefully engineered mechanical approach: a rigid platter/bearing platform, controlled vibration and a separate motor designed to maintain stable platter rotation.

Introduced in 2013, the Ingenium brought AVID's engineering philosophy to a more accessible turntable design, incorporating several of the company's key mechanical principles without unnecessary complexity.

This particular floor-model example is fitted with a BRAND NEW SME M29 tonearm and is offered cartridge-ready. This makes it an especially interesting option for the vinyl enthusiast who already has a preferred cartridge—or who wants the freedom to select one specifically for their system.

At the heart of the Ingenium is its inverted bearing, incorporating a tungsten-carbide/sapphire thrust interface. The platter and bearing provide a stable mechanical foundation for the record, while the elastomer feet help control the transmission of external vibration.

AVID's distinctive screw-down vibration-transfer clamp is also included. The clamp secures the record firmly to the platter and helps maintain consistent mechanical contact between the record and platter, while also helping accommodate mildly warped records.

The Ingenium uses a separate AC synchronous motor, positioned independently from the main turntable structure. Its relatively high torque is intended to maintain control of the platter and minimize the effect of stylus drag during playback.

This particular configuration includes:

• AVID Ingenium turntable
• SME M29 tonearm
• NO CARTRIDGE (cartridge-ready but is not included)
• Original AVID screw-down record clamp
• Original-style cork-based platter mat
• Separate AVID AC synchronous motor
• Clear acrylic dust cover

Specifications:

Drive: Belt drive

Speeds: 33⅓ / 45 RPM

Platter: 2.5 kg

Bearing: Inverted stainless steel

Thrust point: Tungsten carbide / sapphire

Isolation: Elastomer feet

Tonearm: SME M29

Cartridge: Not included

Motor: 12 mNm AC synchronous

Dimensions: 370 × 305 × 130 mm

Weight: Approximately 5.9 kg / 13 lb

This unit is a floor-model example in excellent used condition overall, but has a BRAND NEW tonearm. Please see photos carefully for the cosmetic condition, including the acrylic dust cover, and for everything included with the sale.

The combination of the AVID Ingenium's mechanically focused design and SME M29 tonearm makes this a particularly appealing package for an enthusiast looking for a serious, understated vinyl setup. The absence of a cartridge also means the new owner can choose a cartridge based on their own system, taste and budget rather than being tied to a predetermined cartridge.

For additional information, please message Dan for details.

Terms:

• Canadian purchases: EMT/payments accepted

• PayPal fees not included

• Shipping not included

• No trades

• Duties, brokerage, and customs fees not included