Cambridge Audio Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier

The Cambridge Audio Alva Solo is a dedicated Moving Magnet (MM) phono preamplifier designed to unlock the full detail and warmth of your vinyl collection. Compact yet powerful, it bridges the gap between your turntable and amplifier with precision engineering that minimizes noise and interference. Whether you are dusting off vintage records or spinning brand-new releases, the Alva Solo ensures that the unique analogue character of vinyl is preserved and delivered with crystal-clear fidelity.

KEY FEATURES

• Moving Magnet Support: Dedicated design for Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges ensures optimal signal amplification.
• Subsonic Filter: Eliminates low-frequency rumble caused by vinyl imperfections for a cleaner, tighter bass response.
• Balance Control: Rare in phono stages, this feature corrects for cartridge imbalances to ensure a perfectly centered soundstage.
• Switch-Mode Power Supply: Reduces hum and noise, providing a silent background for your music to shine.
• Surface-Mounted Components: Short signal paths reduce interference and preserve the integrity of the delicate audio signal.
• Auto Power Down: Automatically switches to standby after 20 minutes of inactivity to save energy.

TURNTABLE-READY PERFORMANCE

Many modern amplifiers lack a dedicated phono input, and even those that have one often treat it as an afterthought. The Alva Solo is a dedicated solution that boosts the low-level signal from your turntable to a line-level standard with exceptional accuracy. By using a state-of-the-art switch-mode power supply, it operates outside of the audible frequency range, significantly reducing the "hum" often associated with analogue setups and ensuring that all you hear is the music.

BALANCED SOUND

Vinyl playback is a physical process, and slight imperfections can occur. The Alva Solo addresses these with a built-in balance control (a feature often missing from even high-end phono stages), allowing you to fine-tune the output if your cartridge suffers from channel imbalance. Additionally, a subsonic filter safeguards your speakers and amplifier by filtering out the ultra-low frequency rumble caused by warped records or turntable motor noise, ensuring a clean and precise delivery.

ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGN

Designed with both audio quality and the environment in mind, the Alva Solo features an intelligent Auto Power Down mode. If no signal is detected for 20 minutes, the unit automatically switches to standby mode, consuming less than half a watt of power. Its compact, minimalist chassis is finished in Cambridge Audio's signature Lunar Grey, allowing it to sit discreetly alongside your other hi-fi components.

More from Cambridge Audio

Cambridge names the Alva Solo as an external phono stage for its Spira turntable, and the Alva Duo adds a moving coil input to the same design.

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