Aidas

Aidas is a prestigious Lithuanian high-end audio manufacturer based in Kaunas, specializing in exotic phono cartridges for turntables that represent the pinnacle of analog playback technology. The company has gained international recognition for their innovative use of premium materials including gold wire coils that provide 'slightly more transparent yet relaxed sound' according to company representative Donatas Tamoiunas. Aidas cartridges feature bodies crafted from extraordinary materials including layered wood, manufactured stone-and-resin composite called Tru-Stone, and remarkably, ivory from ancient woolly mammoth tusks, demonstrating their commitment to unique acoustic properties and craftsmanship. Operating from Lithuania's second-largest city, Aidas serves the global audiophile community with handcrafted cartridges that combine traditional Lithuanian precision manufacturing with cutting-edge materials science. The company has earned acclaim in high-end audio circles and publications like Stereophile for their Soviet-era inspired hi-fi designs and exceptional phono cartridge performance, establishing Lithuania as an unexpected center of excellence in analog audio reproduction technology.