AVID Pulsus II and Pellar II phono stages
AVID is proud to announce the launch of the Pulsus II and Pellar II phono stages, the long-awaited successors of two of the company’s most respected and enduring products. It is hard to believe the original Pulsus was launched in 2010, followed by Pellar in 2012 and have remained unchanged, yet have represented best in class, until now with these new models representing a significant evolution, delivering meaningful performance gains that justify their introduction after more than a decade of success.
AVID has never believed in change for its own sake, with the previous models earning widespread acclaim for their musicality, engineering integrity, and long-term reliability—qualities that have kept them relevant in an ever-changing market. Their longevity is a testament to getting the fundamentals right. As such, the development of their successors has been driven solely by genuine advances in design, materials, and understanding—not by market pressure or cosmetic refresh cycles.
The new Pulsus II and Pellar II build on this foundation with substantial improvements across every critical area. With enhanced component selection and noise reduction strategies, both models deliver greater transparency, lower noise floors, improved dynamic expression, and a more natural presentation of music.
The launch follows closely on the heels of the recent Velsonic introduction, further reinforcing AVID’s commitment to advancing analogue reproduction through meaningful engineering progress. Together, these releases mark the beginning of a new chapter, as the company continues to refine and elevate every stage of the vinyl replay chain.
Both the Pulsus II and Pellar II are designed and manufactured in the UK, reflecting AVID’s unwavering dedication to precision engineering, build quality, and long-term reliability.
Price and availability
Pellar II £1,450 / €1,995 / $2,295. Pulsus II £2,995 / €3,995 / $4,695. Both phono stages will be available through authorised AVID dealers worldwide from 1st July 2026.