Cambridge AudioAlva Duo MovingCoil

Experience the pure warmth and detail of vinyl with the Cambridge Audio Alva Duo, a premium moving coil and moving magnet phono preamplifier featuring an integrated headphone amplifier for private listening.

Vinyl as It's Supposed to Sound

Whether rediscovering your record collection or embracing the vinyl revival, the Duo phono preamplifier preserves the unique warmth of vinyl sound. It features a state-of-the-art switch mode power supply and a new surface-mounted circuit board layout to minimise unwanted noise.

Why Choose a Dedicated Phono Preamplifier?

Turntables produce low-level signals that most hi-fi amplifiers cannot handle directly. The phono preamplifier boosts this signal to a level suitable for power amplifiers, while carefully minimising noise and distortion.

The Duo is designed with exceptional components to deliver warm, detailed sound without distorting signals from moving magnet cartridge turntables. Its switch mode power supply operates outside audible frequencies to drastically reduce hum, and surface-mount components reduce noise further.

Vinyl. Just for You

Enjoy the warmth of vinyl privately with the Duo’s integrated 6.35mm headphone output. This unique feature allows you to listen to your records without needing to power on your amplifier, offering a more eco-friendly and convenient listening experience.

Attention to Detail

The Duo includes a subsonic filter to eliminate low-frequency rumbles caused by vinyl imperfections. Additionally, a balance control helps correct cartridge imbalances, ensuring a detailed soundstage with accurate left and right channel separation.

Eco Friendly

Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the Duo consumes less than half a watt in standby and features an auto power-down function after 20 minutes of inactivity. It also supports worldwide voltage compatibility for use anywhere.

Key Features

• Supports both moving coil and moving magnet cartridges
• Integrated 6.35mm headphone amplifier for private listening
• State-of-the-art switch mode power supply reduces hum and noise
• Surface-mounted circuit board layout minimises interference
• Subsonic filter eliminates low-frequency rumbles
• Balance control for cartridge channel adjustment
• Low standby power consumption with auto power-down
• Worldwide voltage compatibility