The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2022 - Issue 32

bitegadgets Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 Turntable Offers Class-Leading Quality Vinyl B ritish hi-fi specialist Cambridge Audio has launched its Alva TT V2 turntable offering exceptional performance, whether spin- ning vinyl in a traditional hi-fi set-up or wirelessly streaming your records to Bluetooth headphones, amps or speakers. The new model builds on the success of the highly acclaimed and innovative Alva TT, the world’s first aptX HD Bluetooth turn- table, and adds refinement that makes it the per- fect blend of high performance and flexibility. Since its inception in 1968, London-based Cam- bridge Audio has pursued its objective to produce audio equipment that creates a pure and natural sound. It is dedicated to bringing unfiltered, un- adulterated ‘Great British Sound’ into your home. From the iconic P40 amplifier to the award-win- ning Evo all-in-one music system and globally acclaimed Melomania true wireless earphones, Cambridge Audio designs each product to deliver the purest reproduction of your music. Audio Alva TT V2 is a direct drive turntable with a built-in switchable phono stage and aptX HD Bluetooth streaming. It’s a high-end option for se- rious audiophiles who also want the convenience of hi-res wireless streaming, making the premium Alva TT V2 the perfect combination of stunning sound, cutting-edge technology and great de- sign. It retains the original Alva TT’s direct drive system with a heavy aluminium top plate, poly- oxymethylene (POM) platter, pre-installed Alva MC cartridge, and the innovative aptX HD Blue- tooth allow 24-bit/48kHz hi-res streaming. New features include a brand-new, improved to- nearm with a detachable headshell (offering lis- teners an easy upgrade path) which tracks your records flawlessly. It has a high-mass, low-reso- nance design that helps keep resonance to a min- imum. The switchable phono stage based on the Alva Duo offers listeners the flexibility of using it in their existing stereo amplifier, making it easy to upgrade their hi-fi system’s components over time and the ability to toggle Bluetooth on/off as needed. You can switch the Bluetooth transmitter off when it’s not needed meaning a shortened sig- nal path and reduced energy consumption. The pre-installed high-output Alva MC Moving Coil cartridge provides new musical detail. The di- rect drive and high-density platter have consist- ent speed with vibration-resistant chassis for pitch-perfect music reproduction. The Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 is available on- line on their website and at Richer Sound stores and selected retailers across North America. www.cambridgeaudio.com Images courtesy of Cambridge Audio