{"product_id":"avid-boron-mc-phono-cartridge","title":"AVID Boron MC Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eThe AVID Boron is a high-performance moving coil cartridge that brings reference-level engineering within reach — delivering exceptional detail, control, and musical engagement while sharing key technologies with AVID’s flagship designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"804\"\u003ePositioned above the Ionic and just below the Reference Ruby, the Boron is widely regarded as the performance sweet spot in AVID’s cartridge range. It retains the same core generator design, coil system, and body architecture as the flagship, with the primary distinction being its advanced boron cantilever. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eAt the heart of the Boron is its solid boron cantilever — a material chosen for its ideal balance of low mass and high stiffness. This allows the stylus to track the groove with greater precision and speed, improving transient response, detail retrieval, and overall musical accuracy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003ePaired with a micro-ridge diamond stylus, the Boron achieves exceptional groove contact, significantly reducing surface noise and distortion while extracting fine musical information. The result is a cleaner, quieter background and a more open, three-dimensional presentation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eThe cartridge’s rigid, precision-machined body is designed to control resonance and efficiently transfer unwanted energy away from the stylus into the tonearm. This minimizes “needle talk” and preserves signal integrity, allowing the music to emerge with greater clarity and focus. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003eSonically, the Boron offers a refined and balanced presentation — combining a rich, expressive midrange with excellent high-frequency extension and controlled, articulate bass. It delivers a wide, stable soundstage with strong imaging and a natural sense of timing that draws you into the performance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003eCompatible with a wide range of high-performance tonearms and hand-built in the UK, the Boron is designed for systems where both precision and musicality are equally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eWhat Sets the Boron Apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6hg8eg\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003eBoron cantilever for improved stiffness and low moving mass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gini5x\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003eShares generator, coil, and body design with flagship models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vxk0sz\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eMicro-ridge stylus for superior tracking and reduced surface noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kj9e5y\" data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eExceptional balance of resolution, dynamics, and musicality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yeper5\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003ePositioned as the performance “sweet spot” in the AVID range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2672\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uk4yit\" data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC) cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lndwmn\" data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2754\"\u003eSolid boron cantilever construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1983y2a\" data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2785\"\u003eMicro-ridge diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14uqfn6\" data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003ePrecision-machined body for resonance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o8wtsl\" data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003eExcellent tracking ability and low distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"85g3k3\" data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2925\"\u003eWide soundstage with strong imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7d4pxc\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eHand-built in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3191\"\u003eThe AVID Boron is a serious step into high-end analogue playback — offering much of the performance of AVID’s flagship cartridge designs, with a balance of refinement and musicality that makes it a standout choice for discerning listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45154909782069,"sku":"Boron","price":8999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2246\/9355\/files\/AVIDBoron.jpg?v=1777056440","url":"https:\/\/hificentre.com\/products\/avid-boron-mc-phono-cartridge","provider":"Hi-Fi Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}