Alva ST Belt Drive Turntable with Bluetooth® aptX HD

Belt Drive Turntable with Bluetooth® aptX HD There’s nothing quite like vinyl. Alva ST is for people who love vinyl but want a simpler setup without sacrificing quality. With a pre-installed Moving Magnet cartridge, built-in phono stage, and hi-res Bluetooth streaming, it delivers exceptional sound straight out of the box. Hi-res Bluetooth, no compromises Liberate your turntable from the rest of your hi-fi. Alva ST’s built-in Bluetooth aptX HD lets you stream records wirelessly to compatible speakers or headphones in up to 24bit/48kHz hi-res quality. Prefer a wired connection? Just deactivate Bluetooth and use phono cables. King of convenience No complicated installation, no extra components needed. A pre-installed Moving Magnet cartridge and built-in phono stage mean you’ll be playing records in minutes—whether connected to an amp, powered speakers, or wirelessly via Bluetooth. Precision-engineered for pure sound A high-mass, low-resonance tonearm, die-cast aluminium platter, and belt-drive motor with electronic speed control work together to minimise vibration, enhance tracking accuracy, and reduce unwanted resonance—so you hear nothing but your music. Vinyl, made easy Alva ST blends classic analogue warmth with modern convenience. Whether streaming wirelessly over hi-res Bluetooth or connecting to your amp via its built-in phono stage, this turntable delivers stunning sound with minimal setup. Just place it, plug it in, and drop the needle. Vinyl streaming, modern simplicity A smooth drive with total control Alva ST’s belt-drive mechanism ensures smooth, consistent playback. Electronic speed control lets you switch effortlessly between 33 1/3 and 45rpm at the push of a button—no need to lift the platter or adjust belts manually. Precision aluminium platter The 17mm die-cast aluminium platter, CNC-finished for total flatness, is paired with a 5mm rubber mat to absorb unwanted resonance. This means cleaner, clearer sound and better protection for your records. High-performance tonearm Designed for performance and flexibility, Alva ST’s high-mass, low-resonance tonearm extracts maximum detail from your records. The detachable aluminium headshell makes swapping cartridges easy, while the anti-skating dial allows for precise adjustments. Built to last With a 1mm aluminium top plate, vibration-absorbing EVA layer, and an MDF base, Alva ST is engineered for durability and optimal sound quality. Weighing in at 9kg, it’s solid, stable, and built to handle a lifetime of vinyl playback. Your collection can last a lifetime, so why shouldn’t your turntable? Timeless style Finished in Lunar Grey aluminium with a sleek matt black plinth, Alva ST shares the minimalist aesthetic of our best-selling EX and CX Series hi-fi components. It’s designed and engineered in London for those who appreciate both form and function. Stay dust-free Alva ST comes with a hinged dust cover to protect your turntable when not in use. It’s easy to raise, lower, remove, and reattach. It keeps your deck pristine while offering flexibility in how you use it. Engineered detail, effortless vinyl Bluetooth aptX HD Wirelessly stream vinyl to compatible speakers or headphones in up to 24bit/48kHz hi-res quality. Built-in phono stage A switchable preamp for direct connection to amplifiers and speaker systems, or disable it for use with an external phono stage. Belt drive mechanism Ensures smooth rotation and minimal vibration, with electronic speed control for easy switching between 33 1/3 and 45rpm. Pre-installed MM cartridge Alva ST’s Moving Magnet cartridge with an elliptical stylus for detailed, accurate sound reproduction. Aluminium platter 17mm die-cast aluminium, CNC-finished for a perfectly flat surface, with a 5mm rubber mat to reduce unwanted resonance. High-mass tonearm This high-mass, low-resonance tonearm minimises resonances for maximum sound clarity, with an anti-skating dial and removable headshell for cartridge swaps. Technical specification Manual Type Belt Drive Turntable speeds 33.3, 45rpm Wow & flutter <0.12% Turntable platter Die Cast Aluminium Platter diameter 305mm Platter weight 645.3g (930.5g inc. rubber mat) Audio out RCA Phono/Line Level (Switchable) Bluetooth SBC/aptX/aptX HD Power supply DC 12V Power consumption 6W Max power consumption 20W Standby power consumption <0.3W Dimensions (w x h x d) 435 x 139 x 366.7mm Weight 9kg Phono stage gain @1khz 42dB Phono stage nominal output 250Vrms Phono stage input noise (a-weighted) 0.1u Vrms Phono stage riaa curve accuracy *+/- 0.3dB 30Hz-20kHz Phono stage signal/noise ratio >90dB Phono stage thd+n 1khz 0.0025% Phono stage input impedance 47kΩ Phono stage input capacitance 330pF Tonearm type Static Balanced Tonearm w/ detachable Headshell Tonearm effective length 221.5mm Tonearm overhang 19mm Tonearm effective mass 19.6g Tonearm compatible cartridge weights 4.5-12g Cartridge Moving Magnet Cartridge frequency response +/- 0.5dB 30Hz-20kHz Cartridge stylus Elliptical Cartridge cantilever Alloy Tube Cartridge output level 1.8~3.6mV @1kHz Cartridge tracking force 2g Cartridge recommended load 47kΩ In the box Alva ST Belt-drive turntable, Dustcover, Quick start guide, 2 x hinge assembly, Platter, Counterweight, Slipmat, Removable headshell with moving magnet cartridge, power adaptor with switchable plugs, RCA cable, Ground lead, Ortofon stylus gauge.