A turntable with solid sound and classy looks

The Cambridge Audio Alva ST looks great for the same reason it sounds superb — it was carefully designed with precise attention to detail. A three-layer plinth with an attractive aluminum top plate absorbs unwanted resonance, and the thick aluminum platter includes a vibration-damping rubber mat.

The platter is spun with ear-pleasing accuracy by the 'table's belt-drive motor. And the static balanced aluminum tonearm includes a pre-installed Audio-Technica moving magnet cartridge so you can get started playing your treasured vinyl soon after unboxing.

Convenient setup options

The 'table features a built-in switchable phono preamplifier that lets you make a wired connection to just about any receiver, integrated amp, or powered speakers you have in your sound system.

And if you don't want to make wired connections at all? Good news, there's also built-in Bluetooth with high-res aptX® HD encoding that lets you pair with a compatible receiver, headphones, or powered speakers.

Product highlights:

belt-drive motor with electronic speed control
static balanced aluminum tonearm tracks record grooves accurately
factory-installed Audio-Technica moving magnet cartridge on removable aluminum headshell
built-in switchable phono preamplifier
when switch is set to LINE, turntable must be connected to a standard line input (labeled AUX, CD, or TAPE)
when switch is set to PHONO, turntable must be connected to an outboard phono preamp or dedicated phono input

built-in Bluetooth with high-res aptX® HD encoding lets you pair with a compatible receiver, headphones, or powered speakers
three-layer plinth absorbs unwanted resonance
MDF base with a sandwiched layer of EVA and 1mm aluminum top plate

die-cast aluminum platter with rubber mat
33-1/3 and 45 rpm speeds
electronic speed control buttons

stereo RCA output with ground terminal

Performance specs:
frequency response with included cartridge: 30-20,000 Hz (±0.5 dB)
signal-to-noise ratio: 90 dB (phono stage)
wow and flutter: 0.12%