High-Quality Phono Preamplifier for Vinyl Lovers!
The Cambridge Audio Alva Duo is a dedicated phono preamplifier for Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) cartridges and delivers outstanding sound quality for your records - both through your Hi-Fi system and directly to headphones.
With a sophisticated circuit design, the Alva Duo teases out the finest details from vinyl and delivers precise, natural playback of your favorite records. Its state-of-the-art RIAA equalizer operates with pinpoint accuracy, so your music plays back the way it was recorded.
Excellent Gain and Noise Reduction
The phono preamplifier provides approximately 39 dB of gain in MM mode and about 60 dB in MC mode, achieving very high signal-to-noise ratios (> 90 dB MM / > 70 dB MC) and a low distortion figure, which results in an exceptionally clean, dynamic sound. The input impedance is optimally matched to MM and MC cartridges to ensure ideal signal transfer.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Flexible and Convenient for Everyday Use
A built-in headphone amplifier with a 6.35 mm jack lets you dive into your vinyl treasures late at night without the rest of your system. A large volume knob and an on-unit MM/MC selector provide intuitive control. The efficient switch-mode power supply reduces interference and further improves sonic purity.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Efficiency and Energy Savings
With very low standby power consumption, automatic shutdown after inactivity, and energy-saving electronics, the Alva Duo not only sounds great but is also efficient in power use.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Experience Clear, Detailed Vinyl Sound — Get the Alva Duo for Your Setup!
Features
- Dedicated MM & MC phono preamplifier
- Gain: approx. 39 dB (MM), approx. 60 dB (MC)
- RIAA curve accuracy ±0.3 dB (30 Hz-20 kHz)
- Very high signal-to-noise ratio MM > 90 dB, MC > 70 dB
- Input impedance MM: 47 kΩ, MC: 100 Ω
- Input capacitance 100 pF
- Nominal output voltage 300 mV
- Low self-noise MM ~0.09 µV, MC ~0.08 µV
- Overload margin > 30 dB, crosstalk MM > 85 dB, MC > 75 dB
- Built-in 6.35 mm headphone amplifier
- Automatic shutdown after inactivity
- Efficient switch-mode power supply for low noise
- Standby power consumption, max. 10 W
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Cambridge Audio Alva Duo Phono Preamplifier
- 1 x Power cable
Suitable accessories (Not included in the delivery.)
Specification
- Product number 00118442
- Colour Grey
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