A vinyl turntable worth solid gold!

Philip Wong | Jun 11, 2008

My first recollection of these audiophile turntables was during my early hi-fi days. And boy, were the soothing sounds a mesmerizing experience when paired with high-end tube pre-power amplifiers and loudspeakers. The UK's Avid Acutus falls right at the top of the hierarchy with a radical design and matching premium aesthetics. Available in polished chrome or gold-plated finish, it features an elaborate vibration-damping system and a beefy construction.

The US$24,000 kit is also bundled with a smart-looking external power supply. This has universal power compatibility, though we doubt anyone would be crazy enough to jet-set around the world lugging this 19kg mammoth. That said, we've one last burning question. Does the tonearm--that top-right pole thingee--come in optional gold finish, too?

Via Audio junkies | Photo credit: Avid

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