Naturally, this being the authentic high-end, £3750 includes a tonearm but not a cartridge - and you’ll be looking to spend anything up to £1000 on something appropriate. This not-insignificant outlay buys some quite considerable heft, from the steel-and-MDF chassis and 19.8-pound, magnesium-and-aluminium platter to the bomb-proof main bearing assembly and clamp to hold your vinyl securely in place. “Chunky” is the word that best describes the VPI Prime, at least as far as build quality and (let’s not be coy) price is concerned. Put the Alva TT anywhere you like in your room, put on a record, then sit back and enjoy its detailed, punchy and effortlessly musical sound, with mains power the only physical connection required. And then for good measure, Cambridge Audio has fitted an analogue-to-digital converter and a Bluetooth streaming module - which basically makes the Alva TT the world’s first high-resolution record player. Its aluminium construction, weighty platter, medium-torque direct-drive motor arrangement (ideal for absolute rotational stability) and impression of unburstable build quality go a long way to justifying the asking price. A record player that can stream wirelessly at high resolution to your wireless speakers, wireless headphones or multi-room audio setup… then listen to the remarkable Alva TT and stop imagining.Ĭambridge Audio has built a handsome, hefty and very well-specified turntable in the Alva TT. Imagine a record player that can seamlessly fit into your modern, wireless ecosystem. As a gateway drug, the Primary E proves very moreish indeed. All of the vinyl virtues - rhythmic expression, low-frequency weight and energy, overall unity of presentation - are present and correct. And thanks to its hard-wired RCA interconnects, pre-set tracking and anti-skate weights, and pre-fitted cartridge, all you need to do is slip the belt around the platter and the pulley it’s basically plug-and-play.Īnd the sound the Pro-Ject makes is as easy to listen to as the turntable is to operate. But the Primary E - thanks to its high-quality tonearm, very acceptable Ortofon cartridge and general robustness of build and specification - is utterly fit for purpose. No, it’s not what you’d call a looker and yes, the finish of the plinth and platter could be more luxurious. If you’re looking for an affordable way into the joys of vinyl, look no further. Gaps may be slightly visible in between the timbers joins.Pro-Ject has long been a true entry-level hero where the best turntables are concerned, and with the Primary E it’s delivered a record player that absolutely nails the fundamentals. They are biscuit jointed in 2 or 3 places and added support bars which are glued and screwed on the underside. There will also be small grooves where the timbers join, like in your typical farmhouse table. We take great care to join the pieces together, sand and smooth any anomalies from the timber, but it does contain knots, grains and of course, lots of character. ![]() We only use Reclaimed Timber and therefore it may have visible bumps and dents which we believe as a Company it’s all part of the character and the story of the piece. Use a screwdriver/drill to tighten using the provided screws. ![]() To Attach the Legs to the Coffee Table, line up with the pre existing circled holes. Please ask for more colour info if required prior to ordering or check our colour guide. The stain swatch is only a rough guide of colours, this will vary depending on light in the room and the reclaimed timber used at the time. There are various stains available in the final photo. If you require a different size for the Internal Gap please let us know as these can be adjusted before making your piece. *We also make bespoke sizes so just please contact us if you need a different size. Length to be picked by the customer in the size menu Solid Reclaimed Pine Railway Sleepers cut to size, sanded and stained. Handmade Hairpin Steel Legs
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