https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/alva/alva-tt
It looks interesting, partly because it's direct drive.
It looks interesting, partly because it's direct drive.
It's attractive. ..But be aware that for the same $1600 one can get a Technics SL1210gr. ..But will have provide own outboard bluetooth transmitter (maybe $80). The Technics is made in Japan, this is made in China. That alone wouldn't matter to me, but it will to some.
It looks quite cute, but W&F at 0.06% in the copy, 0.1% in the specs- which is it? (peak, WTD, what standard?) It's likely worse than many decent belt drives, letalone a good direct drive.
I think it will sell as it is rather attractive.
Who's Cambridge Audio? Never heard of the outfit.
Never been a fan of the Technics SL1200 series so no concerns there. I am curious about the MC. Wonder who the mfg is? The page I read doesn't state it. Someone mentioned the free MC cartridge... it's not free. It's in the price... so when considering the MC and the Rega arm you must consider the real value overall.