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We have equipped the Diva II with a purposed designed mains transformer and electronics to construct a supremely smooth and consistent rotational force. Feeding a powerful motor, the resulting stability and the huge dynamic sound is instantly recognisable as AVID.
Diva II SP raises the performance bar against its sibling Diva II by stealing the power supply from the Volvere turntable. with our latest generation DSP signal-generating interface, this totally removes the vagaries of the mains power signal and allowing precise calibration of motor speed.
- The Philosophy
- Sound Quality
- Conclusion
- Rating: 8
Before we get to the sound tests, part of the reason I was eager to tackle the Diva II SP was the package angle and my own evolving analogue philosophy. My reference Origin Live Sovereign turntable uses an in-house Enterprise arm and van den Hul cartridge and follows (well almost follows) a ‘golden ratio’ of 33:33:33. That is, the turntable and the...
I started the sound tests with David Bowie’s Low (1977) and the track Breaking Glass. This track has a dominant drum track within. It offers a ‘gated’ sound that abruptly stops after the drums are hit. It’s also slight smeary in nature and can partly cover the bass. Often ignored on this track is the rhythm guitar which acts as a sort of drone. A g...
If you’re looking for a wide-ranging and broad conclusion here then it is this: a lot of midrange turntables out there could benefit with an immediate tonearm upgrade. There’s a hell of a lot of unfilled capacity out there. And I mean a lot. Turntables are going to waste and are being upgraded needlessly. Specifically, in terms of this review, the ...
[Don’t forget to check out my Facebook Group, The Audiophile Man: Hi-Fi & Music here: www.facebook.com/groups/theaudiophilemanfor exclusive postings, exclusive editorial and more!] REFERENCE Origin Live Sovereign turntable Origin Live Enterprise 12″ arm Van Den Hul Crimson XGW Stradivarius Cartridge Icon PS3 phono amplifier Aesthetix Calypso pre-am...
Despite being AVID's entry level model, The AVID Diva II shares the design philosophy and key elements of AVID's more expensive designs. Mechanical energy transmission away from the record, high torque motors and isolation is AVID's philosophy combined with high standards of engineering and design.
- Electronics > Audio
- Inverted stainless steel
- Avid
- Belt drive
8 ago 2015 · Avid Diva II turntable; Type: Belt-drive, rigid subchassis turntable; Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 rpm, via different diameter pulleys; Motor: 24v 12mNm AC synchronous with dedicated PSU/control unit; Arm Mounting: SME (standard), adaptors (to order) include Pro‑Ject, Rega, Jelco; Platter: MDF with cork mat, 2.5Kg mass; Bearing: Inverted ...
4 gen 2009 · Avid Diva Ii (£1000 Without Arm) John Bamford & Paul Miller | Jan 4, 2009. Designed, machined and assembled in the UK, the mkII Diva represents a wealth of high-value engineering. It was a brave move going into business making record players in the mid 1990s when LPs were already relegated to niche status.
28 feb 2019 · AVID’s Diva II “hugely impressive” turntable review – Long Live Vinyl. In Hi-Fi Reviews / Turntables. We sit down with leading turntable manufacturer AVID HIFI and find out why the Diva II model is creating such a buzz.
