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product_id: 101225735
title: "Alva Duo - Stereo Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Phono Stage/Pre-Amplifier - Lunar Grey"
brand: "cambridge audio"
price: "€ 807.01"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Cambridge Audio"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/101225735-alva-duo-stereo-moving-magnet-and-moving-coil-phono-stage
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region: Netherlands
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# Auto power-down eco mode Integrated headphone preamp Supports Moving Coil & Moving Magnet cartridges Alva Duo - Stereo Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Phono Stage/Pre-Amplifier - Lunar Grey

**Brand:** cambridge audio
**Price:** € 807.01
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your vinyl ritual with precision and style.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alva Duo - Stereo Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Phono Stage/Pre-Amplifier - Lunar Grey by cambridge audio
- **How much does it cost?** € 807.01 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/101225735-alva-duo-stereo-moving-magnet-and-moving-coil-phono-stage)

## Best For

- cambridge audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cambridge audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Quiet Solitude Listening:** Built-in headphone preamp lets you enjoy vinyl privately without losing audio fidelity.
- • **Subsonic Filter Precision:** Eliminates low-frequency rumble for crystal-clear playback every time.
- • **Dual Cartridge Compatibility:** Seamlessly switch between Moving Coil and Moving Magnet setups for ultimate flexibility.
- • **Eco-Friendly Auto Power-Down:** Saves energy by powering off after 20 minutes of inactivity—smart and sustainable.
- • **Pure Vinyl Sound, No Compromise:** Experience your records with minimal noise and authentic warmth.

## Overview

The Cambridge Audio Alva Duo is a high-performance stereo phono preamplifier designed for audiophiles who demand authentic vinyl sound. Featuring integrated headphone amplification, support for both Moving Coil and Moving Magnet cartridges, and advanced subsonic filtering, it delivers clear, noise-free playback. Its eco-friendly auto power-down function ensures energy efficiency, all housed in a sleek Lunar Grey chassis perfect for modern listening spaces.

## Description

Product Description

Review: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo. - I am really impressed with this preamp. It’s doing every thing that it’s supposed to do. Combining my Denon DP3000NE with an Ortofon Quintet Blue MC cartridge the sound was more than enjoyable. Highly recommended! Just make sure that it’s all setup correctly, from connecting to the right inputs, cartridge setup warts and all.
Review: Worth every penny. - I was unsure about this due to the capacitive loading of the Duo already being 100pf, and only having 200pf to play with when using my AT-540ml, however with careful selection of phono cable from deck to phono stage it is possible to get close to, or even under this figure. My old NAD3020a has a great phono stage, however the Duo add a lot more width and it sounds although a veil has been removed from the music. Prefer the Duo to the Project Tube Box S which I also trialed. Headphone amp is good, although a touch thinner sounding than I would like. I use Grado SR80 which seem to suit it nicely, although using the headphone socket on the NAD gives a much richer sound.

## Features

- Integrated headphone preamplifier and output lets you enjoy your records in quiet solitude.
- Vinyl as it's supposed to sound - carefully designed to minimise unwanted noise and deliver a true vinyl experience
- Subsonic filters remove low-frequency rumble caused by imperfections in the record
- Superb balance control and support for both Moving Coil and Moving Magenet cartridges
- Eco Friendly - Powers down automatically if unused for 20 mins

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07C825XK5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 44,053 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 58 in Home Audio Preamplifiers |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | Alva DUO |
| Manufacturer | Cambridge Audio |
| Product Dimensions | 21.5 x 15.9 x 4.8 cm; 950 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Cambridge Audio
- **Colour:** Lunar Grey
- **Compatible devices:** AV Receiver, Built-in amplifier, Speaker
- **Included components:** Alva Duo Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp, User Manual, Safety Guide, Mains Lead
- **Item weight:** 0.95 Kilograms
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Maximum rotational speed:** 45 RPM
- **Model name:** Alva Duo
- **Special feature:** Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Support with Headphone Socket
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Could I use this to connect directly from turntable to speakers?**
A: No. The Alva duo is a preamp that amplifies the output from your turntable to a level which can be further amplified by a modern amplifier connected to your speakers. There was a time when all amplifiers had phono inputs that could deal with the very weak outputs from moving coil and moving magnet turntable cartridges, but that’s not normal now.

**Q: Anyone tested it with pro-ject tt? personally have the x1 which i intend to use with an ortofon 2m black cart**
A: I used it with my project with an ortofon blue and it was fine. I then upgraded the phono stage to a Graham Slee…if you’re already on an ortofon black you may want to up the phono amp spec a tad..or not.

**Q: Can i plug this into a linn kairn pro pre amp?**
A: We would recommend that the Alva Duo is not connected to a pre-amp.

**Q: I have a technics sl150 with coral 777ex moving coil cartridge, no pre or power amp, no speakers. can i use this to listen my records with headphones?**
A: Yes, you should be able to do this. I have found that the output of the headphone amp part depends on the output of your moving coil cartridge (which I think is 3mV), to give sufficient volume . The Cambridge also requires 3mV for full output so should be fine. If your headphones are difficult to drive, you may find maximum volume limited.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cambridge Audio Alva Duo.
*by M***S on 4 December 2025*

I am really impressed with this preamp. It’s doing every thing that it’s supposed to do. Combining my Denon DP3000NE with an Ortofon Quintet Blue MC cartridge the sound was more than enjoyable. Highly recommended! Just make sure that it’s all setup correctly, from connecting to the right inputs, cartridge setup warts and all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny.
*by A***R on 9 July 2024*

I was unsure about this due to the capacitive loading of the Duo already being 100pf, and only having 200pf to play with when using my AT-540ml, however with careful selection of phono cable from deck to phono stage it is possible to get close to, or even under this figure. My old NAD3020a has a great phono stage, however the Duo add a lot more width and it sounds although a veil has been removed from the music. Prefer the Duo to the Project Tube Box S which I also trialed. Headphone amp is good, although a touch thinner sounding than I would like. I use Grado SR80 which seem to suit it nicely, although using the headphone socket on the NAD gives a much richer sound.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clarity, Balance and Power.
*by F***B on 5 December 2023*

This amplifier is a thing of beauty. It's not a weird shape, like some. Instead it is just an understated and elegant design. The quality of the sound is utterly awesome. The crispness and clarity of the middle and highs produce a sound that feels comfortable and defined, but without a sense of tinniness. The power of the lows will give even the deepest rumbling bass its moment without a hint of boom. I fully understand what the rave reviews of this amp are all about. I am completely delighted.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Cambridge Audio Alva Duo - Stereo Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Phono Stage/Pre-Amplifier - Lunar Grey
- Pro-Ject Brush IT - Record Cleaner
- Pro-Ject Connect it RCA E, Semi-balanced phono interconnect cable with earth leads, 123cm

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*