Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Aluminium
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
9.00
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
0.65
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Cambridge Audio Alva ST is a modern belt-drive turntable designed to deliver high-quality audio performance while incorporating contemporary features such as Bluetooth connectivity. Below is a detailed overview of its specifications and features.
Key Features
Turntable Type: Belt Drive
Speeds: 33 1/3 RPM and 45 RPM
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.12%, ensuring stable playback speed.
Platter Material: Die-cast aluminum, providing a solid foundation for sound reproduction.
Platter Diameter: 305 mm
Tonearm Specifications
Type: Static balanced tonearm with removable headshell
Effective Length: 221.5 mm
Overhang: 19 mm
Effective Mass: 19.6 g
Cartridge Details
Type: Moving magnet cartridge (Audio-Technica AT-VM95e pre-installed)
Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB from 30 Hz to 20 kHz
Stylus Type: Elliptical
Cantilever Material: Alloy tube
Output Level: 1.8 to 3.6 mV at 1 kHz
Recommended Tracking Force: 2 g
Phono Stage Specifications
Gain @ 1 kHz: 42 dB
Nominal Output (supplied cartridge): 250 mVRMS
Equivalent Input Noise (A-weighted): 0.1 µVRMS
RIAA Curve Accuracy: ±0.3 dB from 30 Hz to 20 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Ref 1V OUT, 20-20k BW): Greater than 90 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) at 1 kHz: 0.0025%
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ
Input Capacitance: 330 pF
Bluetooth Connectivity
The Alva ST features Bluetooth capabilities, supporting codecs such as SBC, aptX, and aptX HD for high-resolution wireless audio streaming.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions:Width: 435 mm
Height: 139 mm
Depth: 366.7 mm
Weight: Approximately 9 kg