The Cambridge Alva TT V2 Turntable

Analog purists might be screaming “Aaaah, Bluetooth! No one is digitizing my precious vinyl,” when they look at Cambridge’s Alva TT V2.

But let’s take another look. Think system building, think convenience. With a built in phono stage (derived from Cambridge’s Alva Duo), you can use the Alva three ways – via Bluetooth to powered speakers or headphones, with the built in phono stage to an integrated amplifier lacking a phono stage, or you can bypass the built in phono stage altogether if you have a better option for phono playback. So, you it can grow with you as you get more involved in hifi.

The table features a direct drive motor system, an excellent tonearm and factory installed installed high output MC cartridge, only requiring you to set the tracking force. It’s even on sale right now for $1,499 instead of the usual $1,999.

This is a lot of analog capability for the price. Those on a tight budget can choose the $599 Alva ST, which is belt drive, and features a less sophisticated drive system and standard MM cartridge – though still offering Bluetooth and built in phono preamplification.

Even at the full $1,999 price, the Alva TT V2 is an attractive package for anyone wanting substantially above entry level turntable performance, yet plug and play functionality. While vinyl snobs might pooh pooh the Bluetooth option, if you happen to have small children or aggressive pets, the option to put your table out of harms reach and still enjoy your vinyl collection is an incredibly thoughtful option. And it doesn’t sound half bad either.

The Cambridge Alva TTV2 is the easiest way to add vinyl playback to your system we’ve seen.
(photo courtesy of Cambridge audio)

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