Proudly handcrafted in England since 1995, the founder-owned-and-run hi-fi specialist Avid is turning 30 years old this year.
Avid, the British founder-owned-and-run analogue hi-fi manufacturer, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of British craftmanship.
Based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, Avid has established itself among discerning audiophiles as an uncompromising force in analogue audio. The company is known for its commitment to engineering excellence, insistence on British manufacturing and its hand-crafted designs.
Founded in 1995 by Conrad Mas, who has consistently remained at the helm for 30 years, Avid began with humble garage origins, but had ambitious designs to eradicate unwanted and damaging vibration from the replay chain.
Famously analogue since day one, Avid has grown into a global leader in high-performance turntables, amplifiers and loudspeakers. The company’s diverse product portfolio also includes cables and isolation devices, creating a completely synergistic Avid system.
A 30-year legacy of analogue Innovation
Throughout its history, Avid has been at the forefront of innovation in the hi-fi sector. From the introduction of the legendary Acutus turntable, to the development of the company’s Tuned Mass Technology (TMT) loudspeaker damping system, which tackles the problem of unwanted energy at source.
Speaking about Avid’s 30 years of British manufacturing, founder-owner Conrad Mas said. “We are incredibly proud to reach this milestone, Avid’s success over the past 30 years is a testament to the dedication of our skilled engineers and technicians, the loyalty of our customers, and the support of our global distribution and retailer network.
As we look to an exciting future ahead, and an anniversary year packed full of new launches, we remain committed to driving innovation, the very highest standards and true engineering excellence in everything we do.”
Celebrating with a series of factory experience days
As part of the 30th-anniversary celebrations, Avid will be hosting a series of factory open day events to thank its customers, dealers, and the wider audiophile community, for their continued support. The events start with a sold-out gathering on 1 Feb and will be followed with a summer showcase, plus further events later in the year. Interested parties are advised to follow Avid on social media for the latest updates on future activities.
Looking ahead: new technologies, new products, new frontiers
Carefully planned over the preceding months, Avid has implemented an unprecedented series of new product launches to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the first of which will be announced in January. The launches will include some all-new turntables, plus some refinements to some of Avid’s best-loved components.
As Avid celebrates its 30th anniversary year, the company remains focused on the future and plans to continue its investment in research and development, expanding its product lines, and exploring new markets while adding new distributors and retailers along the way.
For more information about Avid, please visit avidhifi.com.