The Cambridge Audio Alva ST is a belt-drive turntable designed to combine traditional vinyl playback with modern wireless convenience. Featuring a pre-installed moving magnet cartridge, built-in phono stage, and high-resolution Bluetooth connectivity, it offers a streamlined solution for listeners seeking high-quality analog sound without the complexity often associated with turntable setup.
Its belt-drive mechanism utilizes electronic speed control for accurate rotation and effortless switching between 33⅓ and 45 RPM records. A high-mass, low-resonance tonearm works in conjunction with the pre-installed cartridge to provide stable tracking and detailed musical reproduction, while the removable headshell allows for future cartridge upgrades.
The Alva ST incorporates a 17mm die-cast aluminum platter paired with a resonance-damping rubber mat to reduce unwanted vibration and improve playback stability. A rigid multi-layer construction further minimizes resonance, helping preserve detail, clarity, and tonal accuracy throughout the listening experience.
A built-in phono stage allows direct connection to amplifiers, powered speakers, and audio systems without requiring an external preamp, while integrated aptX HD Bluetooth technology enables wireless transmission of vinyl playback to compatible speakers and headphones. Combining flexible connectivity, thoughtful engineering, and user-friendly operation, the Alva ST is designed to bring high-quality vinyl playback into modern audio systems.
- Component Type: Belt-Drive Turntable
- Drive System: Belt Drive
- Cartridge: Pre-installed Moving Magnet (MM)
- Built-In Phono Stage: Yes (Switchable)
- Bluetooth: aptX HD Bluetooth Transmission
- Speeds: 33⅓ and 45 RPM
- Platter: 17mm Die-Cast Aluminum
- Tonearm: High-Mass Low-Resonance Tonearm
- Headshell: Removable Aluminum Headshell
- Outputs: RCA Phono/Line Level
- Electronic Speed Control: Yes
- Weight: 9 kg