The British are coming. For Black Friday? British hi-fi brand Cambridge Audio has joined the Black Friday frenzy for 2023 with deals on two of its most popular products, the Alva ST turntable, and CXN V2 network music streaming player. Both products are now selling for $100 off!
Alva ST
The Alva ST is a belt-driven turntable that combines vinyl record playback via a pre-installed Audio Technica AT-VM95e MM cartridge and bluetooth streaming, providing convenient music listening. In addition, the Alva ST also includes a switchable integrated phono preamp. This means you can connect the Alva ST to audio systems that have dedicated phono inputs, or to any audio system that may only have a standard audio input option.
Specifications
- Speeds: 33.3, 45 RPM
- Turntable Platter: Die Cast Aluminium
- Platter Weight: 645.3g (930.5g inc. rubber mat)
- Audio Outputs: RCA Phono/Line Level (Switchable)
- Bluetooth Support: SBC/aptX/aptX HD
- Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet
- Cartridge Cantilever: Alloy Tube
- Cartridge Output Level: 1.8~3.6mV @1kHz
- Turntable Dimensions (WHD – Dust Cover Closed): 435 x 139 x 367mm (17.23 x 5.47 x 14.45 -inches)
- Turntable Weight: 9kg
Included Accessories: 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.
Tip: To dig deeper read our previous report on the Alva ST.
CXN V2
The Cambridge Audio CXN V2 is a network music streamer that incorporates abundant streaming and physical content access options and outputs for connection to just about any external amplification.
The CXN V2 is equipped with Dual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs for optimal audio listening quality.
Streaming service support includes Internet radio, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Qobuz.
Via Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in, you can access Apple Music, Amazon Music, BBC Sounds when streamed to the CXN V2 from compatible mobile devices.
The CXN V2 is also Roon Ready, which provides an efficient way to manage all your streaming content and music library.
Physical connectivity includes:
- Digital Inputs: USB, Optical, Coaxial
- Digital Outputs: Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA
- Diomensions: 85 x 430 x 305mm (3.4 x 16.9 x 12.2-inches)
- Weight: 3.5Kg (7.7lbs)
- Included Accessories: Power Cable, 3 x AAA Batteries, Remote Control, Control Bus Cable, Wi-Fi Dongle
Tip: To dig deeper read our CXN V2 Music Streamer review.
Pricing & Availability
The Cambridge Audio Black Friday pricing is available from November 17-30, 2023 at cambridgeaudio.com and participating retailers.
- Alva ST Turntable – Was
$599, Now $499 at Amazon
- CXN V2 Music Streamer – Was
$999, Now $899 at Amazon | Crutchfield
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William Lim
November 20, 2023 at 2:22 am
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