Following a blur of new product launches; Relveo and Ingenium SE turntables, Velsonic, Pellar II and Pulsus II phono stages, AVID continues its recent wave of innovation with the introduction of the OPUS Pre and OPUS Power amplifiers. Together, they form a beautifully matched amplification system, bringing technologies developed for AVID’s flagship electronics to a wider audience.
OPUS Pre – The Heart of Your Music System
The gateway to musical excellence is held by the volume control and OPUS exploits arguably the world’s finest volume control, the ALPS RK50, now enhanced with a newly integrated remote operation. The result is exceptional transparency, dynamic expression and a level of realism that makes every recording a spellbinding experience.
Drawing directly from the flagship CELSUS Pre, the OPUS Pre features the same substantial toroidal transformer, bespoke analogue circuitry and AVID’s own polypropylene capacitors. Not forgetting AVID’s analogue heritage, the OPUS Pre incorporates the latest award-winning Pulsus II phono stage, powered by its own dedicated 35VA transformer for complete electrical isolation. Featuring passive RIAA equalisation and adjustable gain and loading, it extracts outstanding performance from both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges.
OPUS Power – Effortless Authority
The OPUS Power amplifier combines exceptional drive capability with effortless refinement.
A massive 1,1KVA toroidal transformer and 132,000μF of reservoir capacitance provide enormous power reserves, allowing the amplifier to remain composed during the most demanding musical passages while revealing every detail with remarkable clarity and control.
Custom amplifier topology, premium polypropylene capacitors and balanced or single-ended connectivity ensure outstanding transparency, expansive sound staging and the ability to drive even challenging loudspeakers with confidence.
Price and availability
OPUS PRE AMPLIFIER £15,995.00 / €24,995.00 / $29,995.00
OPUS STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER £14,995.00 / €22,995.00 / $27,995.00
The new AVID OPUS Pre and OPUS Power amplifiers are available through authorised AVID retailers worldwide.
