Cambridge Audio
Cambridge Audio ALVA ST Cart
Experience superior audio with the Cambridge Audio ALVA ST Cart, featuring the AT-VM95E cartridge. This component is designed for half-inch mount turntables, offering a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus for precise sound reproduction. Its special coil design ensures a robust 4.0 mV output, excellent channel separation, and minimal distortion, resulting in exceptional tonal quality. The low-resonance housing includes threaded inserts for straightforward installation, requiring only two screws. Furthermore, the stylus is easily replaceable, allowing for customization with various AT-VMN95 styli.
$99.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1269
/ 1637
#1269 in Turntable Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-92%
Below average
Frequency Response
2022000
/ - , Hz
Who it's for
- Effortless Setup
- Balanced Audio Performance
- Seamless System Integration
Who should skip it
- Limited Upgrade Potential
- Modest Sonic Detail
- Fixed Performance Ceiling
Key Specs
Frequency Response
20 - 22,000 Hz
Channel Separation
20 dB (1 kHz)
Vertical Tracking Force
1.8 to 2.2g (2.0g standard)
Stylus Construction
Bonded Round Shank
Recommended Load Impedance
47,000 Ω
Output Voltage
4.0 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec)
Cartridge Weight
6.1g
Dimensions
17.2 x 18.9 x 28.3 ( H x W x D mm)
Features
- 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus for precise audio.
- Powerful 4.0 mV output level.
- Excellent channel separation and low distortion for superior sound.
- Durable, low-resonance housing.
- Threaded inserts for easy mounting with two screws.
- Compatible with all VM95 Series replacement styli.
- Aluminum pipe cantilever.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Cambridge Audio ALVA ST Cart for its impressive sound quality and seamless integration with the ALVA ST turntable. Listeners frequently highlight the cartridge's ability to deliver clear, detailed audio, enriching their vinyl playback experience. Many appreciate its straightforward installation, making it an accessible upgrade or replacement. The overall consensus points to a product that reliably enhances musical enjoyment, offering a noticeable improvement in sonic fidelity and solid value for dedicated audiophiles seeking to optimize their setup.
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