Getting connected

Table of Contents

Analogue Audio Connections

Line Level Connection

  1. Switch the 'output level switch' to 'line'.
  2. Using high-quality RCA interconnects, connect the audio output of the Alva ST to a line-level input on your amplifier.
    Note: Do not connect to an external phono-stage, or phono-level input with the turntable set to 'line'.

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Phono Connection

  1. Switch the 'output level switch' to 'phono'.
  2. Connect a ground lead to the ground connection screw on the Alva ST, and the equipment that it is being connected to.
  3. Using high-quality RCA interconnects, connect the audio output of the Alva ST to the phono input of your external phono-stage, or amplifier.
    Note: Do not connect to a line-level input with the turntable set to output at phono-level.

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Bluetooth Connection

Pairing:

  1. Make sure BT switch is set to ON, and that the output level switch is set to 'Line'.
  2. Press and hold the Pairing button for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode.
  3. If you haven't connected your turntable to a Bluetooth device previously, make sure your Bluetooth device is set to pairing mode (see your Bluetooth device instructions for how to do this).
  4. Make sure that there are no other Bluetooth devices in pairing mode near the turntable, such as portable speakers, laptops, or smart TVs.
  5. The turntable will automatically pair to your Bluetooth device.
  6. Press and hold the Pairing button for 10 seconds to clear connections and turn off Bluetooth.

Note: By default, the Bluetooth will attempt to connect to the last paired device every time the unit is turned on.

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Bluetooth LED Status

Fast flashing – In pairing mode.

Slow flashing – Searching for the last paired device.

Solid – Paired to a device.

Long solid intervals – Paired to a device using aptX/aptX HD codec.