Alva ST vs Denon DP-300F
The DP-300F's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the Alva ST's 0.120%, its output 5.0 mV against 3.6 mV, its signal-to-noise 60 dB against 90 dB, and its effective mass 5 g against 19.6 g.
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About the Alva ST
The Cambridge Audio Alva ST is a manual belt-drive turntable featuring electronic speed control for 33-1/3 and 45 RPM, a static balanced aluminum tonearm with detachable headshell, and a factory-installed Audio-Technica AT-VM95E moving magnet cartridge. It includes a switchable built-in phono stage (based on Alva Duo circuitry) for direct connection to line-level inputs or bypass for external phono inputs. Bluetooth aptX HD enables wireless streaming up to 24-bit/48kHz hi-res quality to compatible devices. The three-layer plinth with MDF, EVA, and aluminum reduces resonance, paired with a 17mm die-cast aluminum platter and rubber mat. Designed for plug-and-play convenience with high sonic detail, midrange clarity, and tight bass, though some reviews note a ponderous sound character. Currently manufactured and available.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 0.6453 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.120%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- Yes
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 221.5 mm
- Effective Mass
- 19.6 g
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 139 × 366.7 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 9 kg (20 lbs)
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