Sound Advice: High-end turntable makes nice present for audiophiles

Don Lindich | Tribune News Service (TNS)

If you might be on the lookout for a turntable for your self or another person, you’ll love this week’s present advice!

Cambridge Audio Alva ST turntable, $499: This British belt-drive turntable is extremely stable and reeks of high quality. It weighs 20 kilos with a good looking brushed aluminum high plate, heavy artificial base and a high-quality tonearm that’s satisfying to make use of. A phono cartridge comes preinstalled and the Alva ST integrates a wonderful, switchable phono preamp. A wired connection is used along with your hi-fi system, and the built-in aptX Bluetooth (uncommon in any turntable) can ship music to Bluetooth headphones and audio system.

The Alva ST offered for $999 when launched and again then I believed it was the most effective turntable out there for underneath $1,000. When Cambridge decreased the worth to only $599 earlier this 12 months I used to be shocked, and it grew to become troublesome for me to advocate some other turntable promoting between $599 and $1,000. Well, the Alva ST is briefly out there for $499, and it’s an unimaginable deal on a high-end product of remarkable high quality. It is a welcome improvement to see a suggestion like this, particularly today when all the things appears to be so costly. It’s like strolling right into a automotive dealership and getting that new Mercedes for $20,000 as an alternative of $45,000.

The $499 worth is barely good from Nov. 17-30, so if you’d like one it’s best to behave quick as I think they could promote out as soon as phrase will get round. Cambridge’s web site affords distinctive service with quick, free transport, free returns and a 60-day satisfaction assure. cambridgeaudio.com

Q: I wish to attempt radio-frequency pores and skin tightening. Do if the small cordless fashions work on physique fats, i.e., melting stomach fats? I’m on a decent finances, so is the gel mandatory? Articles I’ve examine RF pores and skin tightening state that utilizing the machine each three to 4 days for a number of weeks begins to indicate outcomes, and that when you cease the outcomes can final one to 2 years earlier than additional remedy is required. Would you agree with this?

—B.R.

A: My personal expertise was I began seeing outcomes after about three weeks of utilizing the machine for 20 minutes each three days. I achieved the ultimate consequence I desired in about six months, and remedy each 5 to seven days is required to keep up this consequence. I don’t assume you may go one to 2 years with out follow-up remedy in case you are utilizing a house RF system, and will plan on weekly upkeep classes. Gel is completely mandatory, however the Royal model gel that I take advantage of is underneath $20 for 2 massive tubes, which ought to final for a number of months. I can’t converse to house RF machines melting stomach fats, however when you drop pounds they can be utilized to tighten pores and skin and take away stretch marks.

If you propose on utilizing the RF system in your physique I like to recommend sticking with the corded WarmDerm product. The WarmDerm comes with two probes, the bigger of which is optimized to be used in your physique under the neck. It has increased energy and extra floor space to perform the job quicker and extra totally, and I’ve at all times been glad with the WarmDerm’s wonderful elevate when utilizing the smaller probe on my face. Your timing is sweet in case you are on a decent finances as a result of the WarmDerm RF machine has dropped as little as $279 on Amazon, an enormous and unparalleled low cost from the traditional $369.99 worth. It is the best instrument for you and your finances, and a good way to get began for anybody who desires to attempt RF pores and skin tightening.

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