British attention to detail shines throughout this Cambridge Audio Alva Duo MM/MC phono pre-amp
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.
Key Features
British attention to detail shines throughout this piece
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.
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.
Headphone amplifier
The Cambridge Duo has a built-in headphone amplifier with a full-size 1/4″ jack so you can crank up your favorite tunes without waking up the whole house.
The Cambridge Duo is a perfect solution for private record listening. You can plug your headphones into the jack on the front, and the built-in headphone amp does a fantastic job of revealing the warm analog sound that vinyl is so rightly known for. It’s compatible with moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, so you can upgrade your turntable or cartridge and keep using this same pre-amp. And of course, if you ever need to listen out loud, you can connect a pair of powered speakers and go for it. The versatility of the Cambridge Duo makes it a go-to component in just about any scenario.
Product details:
- Compatible with moving magnet and moving coil phono cartridges
- Rear balance control knob for fine correction of left- and right-channel cartridge output
- Acoustically damped full-metal chassis with thick aluminum front panel
- Efficient switch mode power supply reduces audible hum
- Circuit board layout uses surface-mount components to reduce noise
- Built-in headphone amplifier with full-size 1/4″ jack
- Warranty: 1 year
Specifications:
- Gain: 39dB(MM), 60dB(MC)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: greater than 90dB(MM), greater than 70dB(MC)
- THD: less than 0.0025%(MM), less than 0.2%(MC) (20-20,000Hz)
Dimensions and weight:
- 8-1/2″ wide x 1-15/16″ high x 6-1/4″ deep
- Weight: 2.1 lbs.
What to expect in the box:
- Cambridge Duo MM/MC phono preamplifier
- 58″ AC power cord
- Instruction Booklet
- Important Safety Instructions
- Owner’s manual
Anonymous –
Really pleased with this purchase from AudioLab. Great separation and sound from my turntable and integrated amp after adding the Cambridge Audio Duo to my system. Much better sound than from my amp built in phono section. Glad I made the move.
Anonymous –
This is a great phono pre-amp and I am really glad I bought it. It really makes a difference in the sound of my vinyl and turntable output. You will not be disappointed with this Cambridge Audio product. Thank you Audiolab for the free shipping too. A great purchase and all around deal.