{"product_id":"avid-reference-ruby-mc-phono-cartridge","title":"AVID Reference Ruby MC Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eThe AVID Reference Ruby is the pinnacle of AVID’s cartridge design — a no-compromise moving coil engineered to deliver the highest level of precision, transparency, and musical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eAt the core of the Reference Ruby is its solid ruby cantilever, chosen for its exceptional stiffness and low mass. This allows the stylus to respond with extreme speed and accuracy, extracting the finest musical detail while maintaining absolute control across the frequency range. The result is a level of resolution and transient precision that defines true reference performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003ePaired with a precision-cut micro-ridge diamond stylus, the Reference Ruby achieves optimal groove contact, dramatically reducing distortion and surface noise while maximizing information retrieval. Subtle textures, spatial cues, and dynamic nuances are revealed with remarkable clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eThe cartridge shares AVID’s flagship generator system, featuring low-mass coils and a powerful magnet assembly designed to preserve signal integrity and deliver exceptional channel separation. This contributes to a wide, stable soundstage and highly focused imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eA rigid, precision-machined body provides effective resonance control, channeling unwanted energy away from the stylus and into the tonearm. This minimizes coloration and “needle talk,” allowing the music to emerge from a quieter, more stable background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eCompared to the Boron and Ionic models, the Reference Ruby offers a clear step up in speed, resolution, and overall refinement. Bass is tighter and more controlled, high frequencies extend with greater delicacy, and the midrange reveals increased texture and dimensionality. The overall presentation is effortless, highly resolving, and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eHand-built in the UK to exacting standards, the Reference Ruby is designed for systems where every component is expected to perform at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003eWhat Sets the Reference Ruby Apart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17l8jca\" data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eSolid ruby cantilever for maximum stiffness and speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15ljzst\" data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eFlagship generator system with low-mass coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11djpym\" data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eMicro-ridge stylus for ultimate groove contact and detail retrieval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wq79o4\" data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2366\"\u003eSuperior resolution, transient response, and dynamic precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uihln\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eGreater transparency and realism compared to Boron and Ionic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uk4yit\" data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC) cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j6qscw\" data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eRuby cantilever construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1983y2a\" data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eMicro-ridge diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14uqfn6\" data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003ePrecision-machined body for resonance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g1b832\" data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003eExcellent channel separation and imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ulvifl\" data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003eUltra-low distortion and noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7d4pxc\" data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eHand-built in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003eThe AVID Reference Ruby is a true statement cartridge — delivering the speed, control, and insight required to reveal the full potential of a reference analogue system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVID","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45154911944757,"sku":"Reference Ruby","price":14999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2246\/9355\/files\/AVIDReferenceRuby.jpg?v=1777056595","url":"https:\/\/hificentre.com\/products\/avid-reference-ruby-mc-phono-cartridge","provider":"Hi-Fi Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}