Cambridge Audio Alva MC High-Output Moving Coil Cartridge

The Cambridge Audio Alva MC brings moving coil performance to turntable setups without requiring a dedicated MC phono stage. With a high 2mV output, this cartridge works directly with standard moving magnet inputs while delivering the detail retrieval and transient speed that makes moving coil designs prized by vinyl enthusiasts.

KEY FEATURES

• High Output Design: 2mV output at 1kHz works with most moving magnet phono stages, eliminating the need for MC-specific amplification
• Elliptical Stylus: Precision-ground elliptical diamond provides excellent groove tracking and detail retrieval
• Aluminum Cantilever: Titanium-bonded stylus on aluminum cantilever delivers fast transient response
• Exposed Cantilever: Open design reduces unwanted resonance compared to enclosed cartridge bodies
• Standard Loading: 47k Ohm recommended load matches moving magnet inputs
• Low Mass: 7g cartridge weight compatible with most tonearms

MOVING COIL MADE ACCESSIBLE

Moving coil cartridges are valued for their superior tracking ability and low moving mass, translating to better high-frequency response and transient attack. The Alva MC delivers these benefits without the complexity of low-output MC designs. At 2mV, it outputs enough signal for standard MM phono stages while maintaining the moving coil advantage of a coil-wound armature rather than a heavier magnet assembly.

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