Turntable Details
Drive
Direct
Motor
Wow & Flutter %
0.1
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
POM
Platter Diameter [mm]
305.0
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
10.90
Straight
Platter Weight [kg]
2.20
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
The Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 is a sophisticated direct drive turntable designed for audiophiles seeking high-quality vinyl playback with modern connectivity options. Below is a detailed overview of its technical specifications and features.
Key Features
Turntable Type: Direct Drive
Speeds: 33.3 RPM and 45 RPM
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.1%, ensuring excellent pitch stability during playback.
Integrated Phono Stage: Switchable phono/line output with a gain of 42 dB at 1 kHz, allowing compatibility with various audio systems.
Bluetooth Connectivity: Supports aptX HD for high-resolution streaming up to 24-bit/48 kHz, enabling wireless audio playback through compatible Bluetooth devices.
Construction and Design
Platter: Made from Polyoxymethylene (POM), the platter has a diameter of 305 mm and weighs 2.2 kg. Its material provides high stiffness and dimensional stability, contributing to speed stability during playback.
Chassis: The turntable features a three-layer composite chassis that includes an aluminum top plate, MDF base, and EVA layer, which helps absorb vibrations that could distort sound quality.
Tonearm: The Alva TT V2 is equipped with a high-mass, low-resonance static balanced tonearm. The effective length is 221.5 mm with an overhang of 19 mm, and it has an effective mass of 19.6 g. A detachable die-cast aluminum headshell allows for easy cartridge swapping.
Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge Type: High-output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge pre-installed.
Output Level: 2 mV at 1 kHz.
Frequency Response: ±1 dB from 30 Hz to 20 kHz.
Tracking Force: Recommended at 2 g.
Audio Performance
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Greater than 90 dB, ensuring clear sound reproduction.
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N): At 1 kHz, the THD+N is measured at just 0.0025%.
Input Impedance: Standard input impedance is set at 47 kΩ with a capacitance of 330 pF.
Physical Specifications
Dimensions:Width: 435 mm
Height: 139 mm
Depth: 368 mm
Weight: Approximately 10.9 kg (24 lbs).
Included Accessories
The Alva TT V2 package includes:
Dust cover
Quick start guide
Hinge assembly
Ortofon stylus gauge
Counterweight
Removable headshell with moving-coil cartridge
RCA cable and ground lead