Cambridge Audio Alva ST Belt Drive Turntable with Bluetooth® aptX HD

The Cambridge Audio Alva ST Belt Drive Turntable is designed for those who love the warmth of vinyl but refuse to compromise on modern convenience. Sharing the DNA of the flagship Alva TT v2, the Alva ST brings the same audiophile ethos to a belt-drive design. It comes ready to play straight out of the box with a pre-installed Moving Magnet cartridge and a built-in switchable phono stage. With the addition of high-resolution Bluetooth aptX HD, you can stream your record collection wirelessly to compatible speakers or headphones in stunning 24-bit quality, liberating your turntable from the hi-fi rack.

KEY FEATURES

• Bluetooth aptX HD: Built-in transmitter streams vinyl wirelessly to headphones or speakers in Hi-Res 24-bit/48kHz quality.
• Belt Drive Design: Electronic speed control ensures stable and precise rotation at 33 1/3 and 45 rpm.
• Built-In Phono Stage: Switchable Moving Magnet (MM) phono pre-amp allows direct connection to any amplifier or active speaker.
• Pre-Installed Cartridge: Comes with a high-output Audio Technica AT-VM95E Moving Magnet cartridge perfectly aligned for instant playback.
• High-Mass Tonearm: Low-resonance static balanced tonearm with a detachable headshell makes cartridge upgrades easy.
• Die-Cast Platter: Heavy 17mm aluminium platter with a 5mm rubber mat dampens unwanted vibrations.

HI-RES WIRELESS FREEDOM

The Alva ST frees your turntable from the constraints of cables. With integrated Bluetooth aptX HD, it can stream your records to any compatible Bluetooth receiver—be it a pair of headphones for private listening or a wireless speaker across the room—at up to 24-bit/48kHz resolution. This means you can enjoy the authentic analogue sound of vinyl with the flexibility of modern digital streaming, without sacrificing audio quality.

PRECISION ENGINEERING

Every element of the Alva ST is engineered for sonic purity. The belt-drive motor is electronically controlled to ensure pitch-perfect speed stability, easily switchable between 33 and 45 rpm via top-panel buttons. The 17mm die-cast aluminium platter provides a solid, flywheel-effect rotation, while the high-mass tonearm tracks your grooves with precision, minimizing resonance and distortion to let the music shine through.

READY TO PLAY

Cambridge Audio believes that high-end audio shouldn't be difficult. The Alva ST includes a factory-installed Audio Technica AT-VM95E Moving Magnet cartridge, a highly regarded tracker known for its detailed and balanced sound. Combined with the built-in phono stage—derived from the award-winning Alva Duo—you can connect the turntable directly to any line-level input on an amplifier or even straight into powered speakers, removing the need for extra boxes and wires.

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