ALVA Duo
Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp
$349.00
4.9
(24)

Squeeze every inch of detail from your record collection with our highest quality moving magnet and moving coil phono stage, with integrated headphone amp; the Duo Phono Preamplifier.

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    • "well-specified, full-bodied, dynamic performer."

      "well-specified, full-bodied, dynamic performer"

    • MAJOR HiFi logo

      "Few other options out there can match this kind of listening experience"

    • What Hi-Fi? Logo

      "It's a well-specified, full-bodied, dynamic performer, as classy as a matinée idol in a smoking jacket. You really can't go wrong"

    • Ecoustics Logo

      "Two things stood out the most – the bass response and level of detail."

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      Vinyl as it's Supposed to Sound

      Whether you’re dusting off your record collection or embracing analogue through the vinyl revival, there’s a unique experience to be had from the moment you drop the needle on your favourite album. To preserve the unique warmth of the vinyl sound, the Duo phono preamplifier has been carefully designed with a state-of-the-art switch mode power supply and a new surface mounted circuit board layout to reduce unwanted noise.

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      Why Choose a Dedicated Phono Preamplifier?

      Due to the low-level signals created by a turntable, not all hi-fi amplifiers will let you connect directly to a record player. The phono preamplifier boosts this signal to something a power amplifier can work with. The challenge at this stage though is that noise can easily be added.

      This is why we’ve designed the Duo around exceptional components that deliver the warm and detailed sound that’s synonymous with vinyl, all without distorting the signal from your moving magnet cartridge turntable. The switch mode power supply improves performance by switching outside of audible frequency to drastically reduce hum and new circuit board layout uses surface-mount components to reduce noise.

      Alva Duo Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp headphone port

      Vinyl. Just for You

      Enjoy the warmth of vinyl privately thanks to Duo’s integrated headphone output. Uniquely, we integrated a 6.35mm headphone jack directly into the phono stage, so you can still enjoy your records when there’s no option to play out loud.

      The integrated headphone output also means no need to turn on your amplifier just to power your headphones, resulting in a more eco-friendly listening experience.

      Alva Duo Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp Inside Detail

      Attention to Detail

      If some records in your collection are a little worse for wear, the subsonic filter will help to eliminate low frequency rumbles that can be caused by imperfections within your vinyl. Combine this with the balance control for handling potential cartridge imbalances in your record player (that can cause a difference between the left and right channels) and the result is a detailed experience with accurate soundstage.

      Alva Duo Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp

      Eco Friendly

      The Duo phono preamplifier is green at heart with less than half a watt standby power consumption and auto power down feature if the unit isn’t used after a 20 minute period. This in turn gives the unit the same worldwide voltage for compatibility wherever you are in the world.

    • Technical Specifications

      MAX POWER CONSUMPTION 10W
      CARTRIDGE SUPPORT Moving Magnet | Moving Coil
      Gain @ 1kHz MM: 39dB | MC: 60dB
      NOMINAL OUTPUT 300mV
      SENSITIVITY FOR NOMINAL OUTPUT MM: 3.35mV | MC: 305uV
      EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED) MM: ~0.09uV | MC: ~0.08uV
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    • Alva Duo Reviews

      4.9

      4.9
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      15 Reviews

      superb unit: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo

      I bought this phono preamp in order to replace my very basic model little bear phono (nobsound).
      The bigest change is the opening the sound wide spectrum that is just amazing.

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear CustomerWe are delighted to know that you are enjoying the unit as we intended. We hope it adds a whole new dimension to your music experience.Kind Regards

      Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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      Great preamp

      I bought this recently. ( cambridge audio duo preamp). Great sound , great price and excellent delivery time.

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear Customer

      Thank you for taking out time to review the Alva Duo.We are really happy to hear that you find the sound quality of the PreAmp to be excellent and the ease of delivery of the order. It's always nice to hear that we were able to provide our best services to the customer's expectations.Hope you continue to enjoy your musical voyage with them for years to come.Best wishes

      Cambridge Audio Customer Support

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      Top Produkt mit Einschränkung am Kopfhörerausgang

      Super verarbeitet, top Klang -- entspricht den perfekten Messwerten (siehe z.B. Test auf AudioScienceReview.com).
      Einziger kleiner Haken ist, dass in der Tat der Kopfhörerverstärker, wie verschiedentlich berichtet, etwas mehr Leistung vertragen könnte. Bei weniger sensitiven Kopfhörer daher besser mit separatem Verstärker zu nutzen.

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Lieber KundeVielen Dank dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben die Melomania's zu bewerten.Wir freuen uns dass Sie mit der Klangqualität der Melomania's zufrieden sind.Wir hoffen dass sie Ihnen jahrelanges Hörvergnügen bereiten.Mit freundlichen GrüßeKundensupport von Cambridge Audio

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      Excellent Phono pre-amp with a headphone socket

      Purchased recently to drive a new pair of Accoustic Electric AE1 Active speakers, replacing an old but excellent Naim and Linn system I'd had for years but sadly no longer have space for. The MC circuit works really nicely, and the inclusion of the headphone jack is a real bonus. My only, really minor, niggle is that the volume knob only operates the headphone and not the RCA output. I can use the volume controls on the speakers, but as there is one on the back of each it's slightly less convenient. Of course a lot of active speakers have a remote including a volume control in which case that wouldn't be a problem (and I knew of it before my purchase).

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      Response from Cambridge Audio

      Dear Customer

      Thank you for such a positive review and more importantly thanks for your trust in choosing Cambridge Audio.We do take our customers feedback very seriously as this is very critical to our growth as a company. We will definitely pass your suggestions on to the relevant department.Kind Regards

      Cambridge Audio Customer Support.

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