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.
- Phono Stage
- Moving Magnet Cartridge
- Bluetooth aptX HD
- Belt Drive
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.
Specifications
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.