The Cambridge Audio Alva Solo MM Phono Amplifier ensures accurate amplification of vinyl's low-level signals, revealing the acoustic truth of your recordings. With its advanced engineering, it preserves the character and warmth inherent in vinyl playback.
The Alva Solo employs a dedicated moving magnet phono preamplifier designed to enhance the low-level signals from turntables, an essential feature for achieving optimal sound performance. By utilizing a switch-mode power supply, this unit minimizes electromagnetic interference and hum, thus ensuring a cleaner audio path. The surface-mounted circuit board construction optimizes signal integrity and reduces parasitic capacitance, preserving the dynamics of the input signal while preventing noise. Additionally, the integrated subsonic filter effectively addresses low-frequency rumbles often found in worn records by attenuating frequencies below the audible range, allowing for an immersive and accurate listening experience.
Key Features
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Dedicated Phono Preamp: Amplifies low-level signals from moving magnet cartridges, ensuring proper gain and dynamic range for a faithful reproduction of your vinyl.
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Switch-Mode Power Supply: Minimizes noise and increases efficiency, significantly reducing distortion and improving overall sound clarity.
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Subsonic Filter: Eliminates low-frequency rumbles that can distort playback, providing a more refined listening experience especially from older records.
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Surface-Mounted Circuit Board: Designed for optimal signal purity by reducing signal loss and preserving audio detail through a compact layout.
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Auto Power-Down: Saves energy by automatically powering down after 20 minutes of inactivity, ensuring efficient energy use while maintaining functionality.
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Eco-Friendly Design: Features standby power consumption of less than half a Watt, demonstrating commitment to both sustainability and user-friendly operation.
Technical Specifications
- Max Power Consumption: 10W
- Gain @ 1kHz: 39dB
- Nominal Output: 300mV
- Sensitivity for Nominal Output: 3.35mV
- Equivalent Input Noise (A-Weighted): ~0.09μV
- RIAA Curve Accuracy: +/- 0.65dB (30Hz-20kHz)
- Signal to Noise Ratio (Grounded Inputs Ref. 1V Output 20Hz-20kHz BW): >90dB
- THD+N 1kHz (20-20kHz BW): <0.0025%
- Input Impedance: 47k Ohm
- Input Capacitance: 100pF
- Overload Margin: >30dB
- Crosstalk @ 10kHz: >85dB
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 48 x 176 x 132 mm (1.9 x 6.9 x 5.2 in)
- Weight: 0.68kg (1.5lbs)
