Post by michaelw on Nov 21, 2018 11:10:40 GMT 12
direct drive
rega tonearm
bespoke high output mc cartridge
$1700usd
what's not to like
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Post by Owen Y on Nov 22, 2018 21:39:45 GMT 12
Would be interesting to hear more about the OEM MC cartridge for this package.
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Post by Owen Y on Jul 7, 2019 21:04:37 GMT 12
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Post by michaelw on Jul 7, 2019 21:43:53 GMT 12
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Post by Owen Y on Jul 7, 2019 23:19:06 GMT 12
Note - the rear Bluetooth (aptX HD supported) buttons, which uniquely allows this TT to pair wirelessly direct to a Bluetooth device - eg. headphones (In hi-res 24-bit/48kHz - according to WHAT HI-FI?)
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Post by Owen Y on Apr 27, 2020 12:08:35 GMT 12
Michael Fremer (ANALOG PLANET) auditions the CAMBRIDGE AUDIO Alva with high output MC cartridge & praises its 'no-fuss' set-up, mechanical isolation, warmth & detail: " The timbral balance here is definitely on the warm side. " " the Alva’s bottom end goes deep and is well-controlled. " " a well-engineered, fine performing “plug’n’play” turntable that offers a high level of build and sonic quality for $1699. "
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Post by michaelw on May 1, 2020 18:26:23 GMT 12
what wasn't apparent in those initial reports was
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Post by jon on May 1, 2020 19:11:16 GMT 12
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Post by cartridgeguyonline on May 2, 2020 9:40:39 GMT 12
Surely somebody willing and able to drop $3K on a deck wouldnt be looking at a plug and play all included option would they ?
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Post by Graham on May 3, 2020 9:42:22 GMT 12
Surely somebody willing and able to drop $3K on a deck wouldnt be looking at a plug and play all included option would they ? Agreed. Nice basic turntable at a rip-off price.
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