Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2 vs Music Hall Stealth

Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2 · Music Hall Stealth.

Comparison of Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2 and Music Hall Stealth
Specification Cambridge Audio
Alva TT v2
Music Hall
Stealth
Price$1,499$1,499
CategoryHi-fiHi-fi
Statuscurrentcurrent
Years2021–present2022–present
Drivedirect drivedirect drive
Speeds33/45 rpmHighlighted difference. 33/45/78 rpm
Operationmanualmanual (auto-stop)
Cartridge suppliedhigh-output MC (fitted)Ortofon 2M Blue
Phono stageHighlighted difference. YesNo
USB outputNoNo
BluetoothHighlighted difference. YesNo
Platterdie-cast aluminiumaluminum (4 lb)
Tonearmone-piece aluminium9-inch S-shaped, detachable headshell
Wow & flutter0.07%0.07%

Practical differences

Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.

Both are direct-drive, so that part of the experience should feel similar on either deck: instant start-up, rock-steady speed under load, and enough torque to nudge or backspin the record — the reason DJs and scratch decks are built this way.

The Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2 has a built-in phono stage and Bluetooth streaming. Skip the phono stage and you'll need one built into your amp, or a separate box, to play through normal speakers.

Operation differs: the Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2 is manual, the Music Hall Stealth is manual (auto-stop).

Bottom line: the Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2 has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the $0 gap.

Live retailer offers

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Retailer searches

3 US retailers stock Cambridge Audio — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Cambridge Audio Alva TT v2
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). View at Amazon ↗
Turntable Lab hifi independent Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). View at Turntable Lab ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

Live retailer offers

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Retailer searches

8 US retailers stock Music Hall — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.

Retailers selling Music Hall Stealth
RetailerTypeShippingProduct search
Amazon marketplace Free shipping on $35+ orders (free on most items with Prime, often same/next day). View at Amazon ↗
B&H Photo Video electronics chain Free expedited shipping on most orders in the contiguous US. View at B&H Photo Video ↗
Crutchfield electronics chain Free shipping on nearly all orders, with free 2-day delivery on most gear. View at Crutchfield ↗
Elusive Disc hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $79. View at Elusive Disc ↗
Music Direct hifi independent Free shipping on orders over $49. View at Music Direct ↗
Turntable Lab hifi independent Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). View at Turntable Lab ↗
Upscale Audio hifi independent Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). View at Upscale Audio ↗
eBay marketplace Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. View at eBay ↗

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