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

Don Lindich | Tribune News Service (TNS)

If you might be searching for a turntable for your self or another person, you’ll love this week’s reward 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 prime 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 superb, 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 bought for $999 when launched and again then I assumed it was the perfect turntable out there for underneath $1,000. When Cambridge decreased the worth to simply $599 earlier this 12 months I used to be shocked, and it grew to become tough for me to suggest every other turntable promoting between $599 and $1,000. Well, the Alva ST is briefly out there for $499, and it’s an unbelievable deal on a high-end product of remarkable high quality. It is a welcome growth to see a proposal like this, particularly today when every thing appears to be so costly. It’s like strolling right into a automobile dealership and getting that new Mercedes for $20,000 as a substitute of $45,000.

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

Q: I need to attempt radio-frequency pores and skin tightening. Do you realize if the small cordless fashions work on physique fats, i.e., melting stomach fats? I’m on a decent finances, so is the gel obligatory? 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 point out outcomes, and that after you cease the outcomes can final one to 2 years earlier than additional therapy 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 therapy each 5 to seven days is required to keep up this consequence. I don’t assume you’ll be able to go one to 2 years with out follow-up therapy if you’re utilizing a house RF gadget, and will plan on weekly upkeep periods. Gel is completely obligatory, however the Royal model gel that I exploit is underneath $20 for 2 giant tubes, which ought to final for a number of months. I can’t converse to dwelling RF machines melting stomach fats, however should you shed some pounds they can be utilized to tighten pores and skin and take away stretch marks.

If you intend on utilizing the RF gadget 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 greater energy and extra floor space to perform the job sooner and extra completely, and I’ve at all times been glad with the WarmDerm’s glorious carry when utilizing the smaller probe on my face. Your timing is sweet if you’re 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 conventional $369.99 worth. It is the best software for you and your finances, and a good way to get began for anybody who needs to attempt RF pores and skin tightening.

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(Contact Don Lindich at www.soundadvicenews.com and use the “submit query” hyperlink on that website.)

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