Aurorasound VIDA Prima Phono Stage
Available to experience in-store – not available to purchase online.The VIDA Prima is a high-performance phono stage that captures the core design philosophy of Aurorasound, combining innovative circuit design with carefully selected components. Positioned below the flagship models, it delivers a refined and musical analogue performance with a simplified, user-friendly approach.
Key features:
• phono stage amplifier (MM / MC compatible)
• hybrid NF + CR RIAA equalisation circuit
• internal toroidal power supply
• selectable gain (40dB MM / 64dB MC)
• selectable load settings (MM / MC high / MC low)
• large front-panel MUTE switch
• RCA inputs and outputs
• compact aluminium and wood chassis
Design and performance:
The VIDA Prima uses a hybrid RIAA equalisation design, combining NF (negative feedback) and CR (passive) circuit types. This approach delivers a balanced presentation with strong tonal weight, good signal-to-noise performance, and controlled distortion.
The result is a sound that is full-bodied and smooth, with a solid midrange and stable overall balance, while maintaining clarity and detail across the frequency range.
Materials and construction:
• aluminium chassis with wooden outer casing
• Texas Instruments semiconductors
• WIMA film capacitors (Germany)
• precision Japanese resistors
• internal toroidal transformer with fast Schottky diodes
The internal power supply is built around a toroidal transformer and fast diodes, providing clean, stable power while maintaining low noise.
Sound characteristics:
• rich and full-bodied presentation
• smooth, natural tonal balance
• good noise control and clarity
• stable imaging with solid midrange presence
• controlled distortion with musical character
The VIDA Prima focuses on musicality and ease of listening, making it well suited to a wide range of cartridges and systems.
Build and usability:
Operation is intentionally simple, with rear rotary switches for gain and loading. This allows quick setup without complex configuration, while still offering flexibility for different cartridge types.
The large MUTE switch on the front panel improves usability when cueing records or changing inputs.
Specifications:
• inputs/outputs: RCA
• gain: 40dB (MM), 64dB (MC)
• load settings: MM / MC high / MC low
• output impedance: 47Ω
• RIAA accuracy: ±0.5dB (20Hz–20kHz)
• input noise: MC -134dBC, MM -134dBV
• THD+N: MC 0.09%, 0.009%
• dimensions: 250 x 246 x 69mm
• weight: 2.2kg
Note:
The VIDA Prima is designed as a straightforward, high-quality phono stage that delivers strong performance without complexity, making it an accessible entry into Aurorasound’s analogue range.
