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Cambridge Audio Alva ST £850 Blending high-end audiophile quality with plug-and-play wireless versatility, the Alva ST is a belt-drive with built-in phono stage, hi-res streaming aptx HD Bluetooth and a superb Audio Technica AT-VM95E MM cartridge. cambridgeaudio.com

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Audio Technica AT-LP3 £260 Though not beautiful, the LP3 is a super-value fully automatic two-speed (33 / , 45 RPM) belt-drive player with a built-in switchable phono/pre-amplifier and AT91R Dual Moving Magnet phono cartridge. audio-technica.com