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Cambridge Audio Alva ST

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Specifications and features

Bluetooth

Overview

You’ve spent years building your vinyl collection. You’ve devoted weekends to searching for hidden gems in record stores and carefully curating your finds. You put in the time because you love music. That’s why Cambridge offers two turntables, the Alva TT V2 and Alva ST, because your records deserve a turntable that unleashes their potential.

High Definition Bluetooth Vinyl Turntables

The built-in aptX HD Bluetooth frees the Alva from the rest of your hi-fi system. Since you have the freedom to place an Alva turntable on any flat surface, your records take center stage. Music can be streamed to any compatible Bluetooth device, including headphones, in high definition quality up to 24-bit/48kHz. Or you can turn it off and simply use phono cables - the choice is yours.

Built-in Phono Stage

The Alva ST features a built-in phono stage (phono preamp), derived from our award-winning Alva Duo, to reveal the incredible precision of your records. This means you can connect the Alva ST to any compatible amp or speaker system. You can also disable the turntable’s phono stage, which is ideal if your amp already has one or to keep upgrade options open.

Pre-installed Moving Magnet Cartridge

After hours of listening, we selected the Audio Technica moving magnet cartridge to mount on the Alva ST. Without any fiddly setup, you’ll be spinning records within minutes. The elliptical stylus offers greater contact area with your records’ grooves, producing accurate tracking of the information and, of course, great-sounding music.

  • Highlights
    • aptX HD Bluetooth
    • Built-in Phono Stage
    • Belt Drive
    • Pre-installed Moving Magnet Cartridge
    • New Tonearm with Removable Headshell

Belt-Drive Turntable with Bluetooth aptX HD

  • Platter: Aluminum (0.9 kg)
  • Platter diameter: 305mm
  • Speeds: 33.3, 45 rpm
  • Wow and flutter: <0.12%

Measurements

  • Phono stage gain @ 1 kHz: 42 dB
  • Phono stage nominal output: 250mVrms
  • Phono stage input noise (A-weighted): 0.1uVrms
  • Phono stage RIAA curve accuracy: +/- 0.3 dB 30Hz-20kHz
  • Phono stage signal-to-noise ratio: > 90 dB
  • Phono Stage THD+N 1 kHz: 0.0025%
  • Phono stage input impedance: 47kΩ
  • Phono stage input capacitance: 100pF

Cartridge: Moving Magnet

  • Cartridge stylus: Elliptical
  • Cartridge frequency response: +/- 1 dB 30Hz-20kHz
  • Cartridge cantilever: Alloy Tube
  • Cartridge output level: 1.8 ~ 3.6 mV at 1 kHz
  • Cartridge tracking force: 2g

Tonearm

  • Effective length: 221.5mm
  • Overhang: 19mm
  • Effective mass: 19.6g
  • Cartridge weight compatibility: 4.5-12g

Connectivity

  • Audio output: RCA phono / line (switchable)
  • Bluetooth: SBC / aptX / aptX HD

General

  • Power supply: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz
  • Power consumption
    • Standby: <0.3W
    • Operating: 20W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 139 x 368 mm
  • Weight: 9 kg

User reviews

Christian

I recently purchased the Cambridge Audio Alva ST turntable, and I must say I am truly delighted with this purchase. After exploring hundreds of models and thoroughly analyzing all the competition, I am convinced that this turntable offers exceptional value for money. It may not be the obvious choice or the one you might consider first, but I'm glad I took the time to discover it.

When I set up the turntable and tested its features, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it automatically connected to my amp. Being able to listen to music wirelessly from a real turntable was quite a magical experience. Initially, I didn't think I would use the aptX Bluetooth, but after testing it, I couldn't hear any notable quality difference between the RCA and the aptX. (With Focal Aeria 906 speakers). It's important to note that I migrated from an SMSL amp to the Cambridge Audio CXA61, which supports true aptX. That makes all the difference in my opinion! Being able to place the turntable wherever you want without compromising sound quality is truly impressive.

In summary, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase. You don't buy a turntable every day, and I'm glad I didn't opt for a slightly cheaper model. The Cambridge Audio Alva ST has proven to be a wise choice, and I couldn't be happier :).

Comment from August 20, 2024

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J’ai récemment fait l’acquisition de la platine Cambridge Audio Alva ST, et je dois dire que je suis vraiment ravi de cet achat. Après avoir exploré des centaines de modèles et analysé minutieusement toute la concurrence, je suis convaincu que cette platine offre un rapport qualité-prix exceptionnel. Elle ne correspond pas nécessairement au choix évident ou à celui que l’on pourrait envisager en premier, mais je suis heureux d’avoir pris le temps de la découvrir.

Lorsque j'ai préparé la platine et testé ses fonctionnalités, j’ai été agréablement surpris de constater qu’elle se connectait automatiquement à mon ampli. Pouvoir écouter de la musique sans fil à partir d’une véritable platine a été une expérience assez magique. À la base, je ne pensais pas utiliser le Bluetooth aptX, mais après l’avoir testé, je n’ai pas pu entendre de différence de qualité notable entre le RCA et l’aptX. (Avec enceinte Focal Aeria 906). Il est important de noter que j’ai migré d’un ampli SMSL vers le Cambridge Audio CXA61, qui supporte le véritable aptX. Cela fait toute la différence à mon avis ! Le fait de pouvoir placer la platine où l’on le souhaite sans compromettre la qualité sonore est vraiment impressionnant.

En résumé, je suis extrêmement satisfait de mon achat. On n’achète pas une platine tous les jours, et je suis heureux de ne pas avoir opté pour un modèle un peu moins cher. La Cambridge Audio Alva ST s’est révélée être un choix judicieux et je ne pourrais pas être plus content : ).
  • Eco-contribution included in the sale price.
  • GTIN / EAN: 5055300421227
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