Cambridge Audio: Alva ST Turntable w/ Bluetooth

LAB POINTS

• mid-range manual operation belt drive model with optional Bluetooth play
• equipped with Bluetooth aptX HD - wireless Hi-Res streaming; can also be wired
• pre-mounted Audio-Technica AT95e Cartridge
• composite chassis - aluminum top plate, vibration EVA layer, MDF frame
• built-in high quality phono preamp (switchable line/phono output)
• dustcover included

"Cambridge Audio, known for has higher end components has the delivered with the moderatly-priced Alva ST. With few options in the Bluetooth market, the Alva stands out with its engineered design and look. We especially like the composite chassis, which is made of 3 different materials, and the custom British-made tonearm. Cambridge is also known for their amps and streamers, so we would trust that the Bluetooth HD functionality would be solid here." - TTL

KEY FEATURES

• motor type: belt-drive
• operation type: fully manual
• phono preamp: yes, switchable
• cartridge: Audio-Technica AT95E
• speeds: 33 RPM, 45 RPM
• tonearm shape: straight
• counterweight setting: yes
• anti-skate setting: yes
• VTA / height adjustment: n/a
• detachable headshell: yes
• body material: MDF wood
• platter material: aluminum
• outputs: RCA line, RCA phono
• removable RCA: yes
• dust cover: yes, hinged
• dimensions: 17.1" (w) x 5.5" (h) x 14.5" (d) / 435 x 139 x 368mm
• weight: 24 lb / 11 kg

COMES WITH

• pre-mounted cartridge
• dust cover
• RCA cable