ON SALE IN TIME FOR RECORD STORE DAY, THE NEW FLAGSHIP CAMBRIDGE AUDIO ALVA TT V2 TURNTABLE

British HiFi brand, Cambridge Audio has announced its new flagship Alva TT V2 turntable.

Available in time to rock Record Store Day the Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 Turntable can be used in a traditional HiFi system or wirelessly stream music your records to Bluetooth headphones, amps or speakers.

The Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 Turntable features a new tonearm and Alva cartridge

The new model builds on the Alva TT  aptX HD Bluetooth turntable and adds other refinements, it was first announced at CES 2022 in January.

Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 streams via aptX HD Bluetooth to compatible devices

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO ALVA TT V2 TURNTABLE

The new Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 is a direct drive turntable with a built-in switchable phono stage and aptX HD Bluetooth streaming. A high-end option for audiophiles who also want the convenience of hi-res wireless streaming. Alva TT V2 retains the original Alva TT’s direct-drive system with a heavy aluminium top plate and polyoxymethylene (POM) platter, a pre-installed Alva MC cartridge, and the aptX HD Bluetooth that allows 24-bit/48kHz hi-res streaming.

NEW TONEARM

New features include a brand-new, improved tonearm with a detachable headshell offering an easy upgrade path, a switchable phono stage, and the ability to toggle Bluetooth on and off as needed. Cambridge Audio says that all updates are in response to popular customer feedback from the Alva TT’s release.

Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2

The switchable phono stage – based on the Alva Duo – offers listeners the flexibility and choice of using the Alva TT V2 with the phono stage in their existing stereo amplifier, while also making it easy to upgrade their HiFi system’s components over time. Meanwhile, being able to switch the Bluetooth transmitter off when it’s not needed means a shortened signal path and reduced energy consumption.

Rear of the Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 Turntable

CAMBRIDGE AUDIO ALVA TT V2 TURNTABLE PRICE

The Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 is available now, with a suggested UK retail price of £1700

HiFi Pig Says: Some may be sceptical about Bluetooth on a turntable, but Cambridge Audio are confident that this option is very popular with their customers.

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