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

Name: Cambridge Audio - Alva ST - Belt Drive Turntable with Bluetooth® aptX HD
Brand: Cambridge Audio
Price: 699.0 USD
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Hi-res Bluetooth, no compromises

Liberate your turntable from the rest of your hi-fi. Alva ST’s built-in Bluetooth aptX HD lets you stream records wirelessly to compatible speakers or headphones in up to 24bit/48kHz hi-res quality. Prefer a wired connection? Just deactivate Bluetooth and use phono cables.

King of convenience

Detail shot of the lower right corner of a turntable, showing the black tonearm, stylus, and a portion of the circular platter, with the Cambridge logo displayed on the minimalist, light-colored plinth.

No complicated installation, no extra components needed. A pre-installed Moving Magnet cartridge and built-in phono stage mean you’ll be playing records in minutes—whether connected to an amp, powered speakers, or wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Precision-engineered for pure sound

A high-mass, low-resonance tonearm, die-cast aluminium platter, and belt-drive motor with electronic speed control work together to minimise vibration, enhance tracking accuracy, and reduce unwanted resonance—so you hear nothing but your music.

Vinyl, made easy

Alva ST blends classic analogue warmth with modern convenience. Whether streaming wirelessly over hi-res Bluetooth or connecting to your amp via its built-in phono stage, this turntable delivers stunning sound with minimal setup. Just place it, plug it in, and drop the needle.

Vinyl streaming, modern simplicity

Macro side view of a turntable’s black tonearm and green cartridge, highlighting the exposed colored wiring and fine stylus positioned above a matte black platter and silver plinth.

A smooth drive with total control

Alva ST’s belt-drive mechanism ensures smooth, consistent playback. Electronic speed control lets you switch effortlessly between 33 1/3 and 45rpm at the push of a button—no need to lift the platter or adjust belts manually.

Precision aluminium platter

The 17mm die-cast aluminium platter, CNC-finished for total flatness, is paired with a 5mm rubber mat to absorb unwanted resonance. This means cleaner, clearer sound and better protection for your records.

High-performance tonearm

Designed for performance and flexibility, Alva ST’s high-mass, low-resonance tonearm extracts maximum detail from your records. The detachable aluminium headshell makes swapping cartridges easy, while the anti-skating dial allows for precise adjustments.

Built to last

With a 1mm aluminium top plate, vibration-absorbing EVA layer, and an MDF base, Alva ST is engineered for durability and optimal sound quality. Weighing in at 9kg, it’s solid, stable, and built to handle a lifetime of vinyl playback. Your collection can last a lifetime, so why shouldn’t your turntable?

Timeless style

Finished in Lunar Grey aluminium with a sleek matt black plinth, Alva ST shares the minimalist aesthetic of our best-selling EX and CX Series hi-fi components. It’s designed and engineered in London for those who appreciate both form and function.

Stay dust-free

Alva ST comes with a hinged dust cover to protect your turntable when not in use. It’s easy to raise, lower, remove, and reattach. It keeps your deck pristine while offering flexibility in how you use it.

Engineered detail, effortless vinyl

Wide shot of a modern living space with a person placing the tonearm onto a red vinyl record on a sleek black turntable, surrounded by framed artwork and hi-fi equipment.

Bluetooth aptX HD

Wirelessly stream vinyl to compatible speakers or headphones in up to 24bit/48kHz hi-res quality.

Built-in phono stage

A switchable preamp for direct connection to amplifiers and speaker systems, or disable it for use with an external phono stage.

Belt drive mechanism

Ensures smooth rotation and minimal vibration, with electronic speed control for easy switching between 33 1/3 and 45rpm.

Pre-installed MM cartridge

Alva ST’s Moving Magnet cartridge with an elliptical stylus for detailed, accurate sound reproduction.

Aluminium platter

17mm die-cast aluminium, CNC-finished for a perfectly flat surface, with a 5mm rubber mat to reduce unwanted resonance.

High-mass tonearm

This high-mass, low-resonance tonearm minimises resonances for maximum sound clarity, with an anti-skating dial and removable headshell for cartridge swaps.

Type: Belt Drive

Turntable Speeds: 33.3, 45 RPM

Wow & Flutter: <0.12%

Platter: Die-Cast Aluminium

Platter Diameter: 305 mm

Platter Weight: 645.3 g (930.5 g incl. rubber mat)

Audio Output: RCA Phono/Line Level (Switchable)

Bluetooth: SBC, aptX, aptX HD

Power Supply: DC 12V

Power Consumption: 6W

Max Power Consumption: 20W

Standby Power Consumption: <0.3W

Dimensions (W x H x D): 435 x 139 x 366.7 mm

Weight: 9 kg

Phono Stage

Gain @ 1kHz: 42 dB

Nominal Output: 250 Vrms

Input Noise (A-weighted): 0.1 µVrms

RIAA Curve Accuracy: ±0.3 dB (30Hz–20kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >90 dB

THD+N @ 1kHz: 0.0025%

Input Impedance: 47 kΩ

Input Capacitance: 330 pF

Tonearm

Type: Static Balanced Tonearm w/ Detachable Headshell

Effective Length: 221.5 mm

Overhang: 19 mm

Effective Mass: 19.6 g

Compatible Cartridge Weight: 4.5–12 g

Cartridge

Type: Moving Magnet

Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB (30Hz–20kHz)

Stylus: Elliptical

Cantilever: Alloy Tube

Output Level: 1.8–3.6 mV @ 1kHz

Tracking Force: 2 g

Recommended Load: 47 kΩ

In the Box

Alva ST Belt-Drive Turntable

Dustcover

Quick Start Guide

2 × Hinge Assembly

Platter

Counterweight

Slipmat

Removable Headshell with Moving Magnet Cartridge

Power Adaptor with Switchable Plugs

RCA Cable

Ground Lead

Ortofon Stylus Gauge

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