Cambridge AudioAlva Duo - Stereo Moving Magnet and Moving Coil Phono Stage/Pre-Amplifier - Lunar Grey

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.

Sound quality is powerful and taught in the low end, plenty of warmth and body without sacrificing detail and separation in the mid range, highs are crisp and cut through without being fatiguing, overall soundstage feels roomy without being exaggerated.Easy to use and set up.

Best Purchase I’ve Made. Has Made Such A Difference’s Running My Turntable Through My Cambridge Audio Amp. This Preamp Is Fantastic

Dynamic, crisp yet never loses the analogue warmth. Sounds great out of the box, but really ‘opens’ up after a couple of days heavy use. A fantastic phono stage for the price and coupled with a very capable headphone amp is a boon! Beautifully made and solid construction.

Great sounding phono stage. Only let down by the not so great headphone performance. I bought it so that one day I might adventure into the world of MC cartridges.

What a difference this has made, it’s one of those things that stays out of sight, and is just there in the background. Amazing difference to the volume and quality of the music, worth every penny.

Excellent product with easy setupWorks well with my speakers and turntable10/10

Really nice neat phono pre-amp to go into my Cambridge AXA25 amplifier. Arrived on time and in perfect condition.