Aidas Svazas is the author and the producer of Aidas cartridges based in Lithuania, Kaunas city. Aidas’ experience in repairing and producing cartridges extends back to the late 90’s.
Aidas started repairing and improving phono cartridges with more precision and quality than that of original cartridges from other well-known manufacturers. This led to the development of the first Aidas cartridge back in 2010 (AS-1). Special techniques were developed that allowed to improve the suspension, core geometry and coils of existing models. That resulted in better tracking and ultimately better sonic qualities. Sonics have been improved after each new model, and the latest MC cartridge line up dating from 2020 is exceptional in terms of dynamic range, precision, and low distortion.
Precise. Natural. Exceptional.
Our philosophy is to produce superior phono cartridges that provide outstanding reproduction of recorded sound in terms dynamic range, tonal balance, precision, natural sounding and bass clarity. Exceptional results in accuracy and naturalness have been achieved after years of testing and improving our techniques with utmost attention to sonics. Where science and experience meet - great products are created. We at Aidas laboratory believe that our dedication to the finest details allow us to build the very finest MC cartridges, the ones that will bring you joy every time you put the record on.
Copper series
All bodies here ( Panzerholz, Durawood and Composite ) do sound very similar, and also - copper series incorporates the same mk2 Aidas generator custom made by Namiki Japan. Same generator can be found in the upper Cartridge series but with different coils.
And suspension materials. Copper series cartridges are very good performers. For most vinyl lovers it can be the last cartridge they ever want. You can choose the body and color based on preferred aesthetics, all wood bodies do sound very similar. Panzerholz is the hardest wood material on Earth, and can be found in tank armour!
Silver plated series
This cartridge was developed for “silver sound” lovers. As we all know silver presence in coils and transformers do make the sound more “airy” on top. A very sound good feature for “darker“ systems is also a good marketing point.
This is the second level after the copper series.Malachite Silver cartridges have a beautiful, multicolor green Tru-stone body. Tru Stone consists of more than 85% actual stone. Tru-Stone blanks are made by a unique process by pulverizing semi-precious stones into a powder, then combining them with other natural pigments and resins. This body not only looks and feels very high-end but also has very unique damping properties.
Gold plated series
Tru-stone Gold Web cartridges have a beautiful, multicolor Black with golden web lines. Tru-stone body. Tru Stone consists of more than 85% actual stone. Tru-Stone blanks are made by a unique process by pulverizing semi-precious stones into a powder, then combining them with other natural pigments and resins. This body not only looks and feels very high-end but also has very unique damping properties.
Gold series (TOP)
Gala Tru-stone Gold is about 95% of Mammoth performance and very beautiful cartridge. Mammoth is the very Top AIDAS CARTRIDGE. It is the statement the best Aidas has developed over the years. The cartridge’s body is made with the ivory from 21,000 year old Siberian wooly mammoth tusks.Mammoth is the best and most unique material Aidas could ever find for his top cartridges. Better than stone, better than exotic wood or metals. It has very unique properties, sound wise.