Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp

Squeeze every inch of detail from your record collection with our highest quality moving magnet and moving coil phono stage, with integrated headphone amp; the Duo Phono Preamplifier.

Vinyl as it's Supposed to Sound
Whether you’re dusting off your record collection or embracing analogue through the vinyl revival, there’s a unique experience to be had from the moment you drop the needle on your favourite album. To preserve the unique warmth of the vinyl sound, the Duo phono preamplifier has been carefully designed with a state-of-the-art switch mode power supply and a new surface mounted circuit board layout to reduce unwanted noise.

Why Choose a Dedicated Phono Preamplifier?
Due to the low-level signals created by a turntable, not all hi-fi amplifiers will let you connect directly to a record player. The phono preamplifier boosts this signal to something a power amplifier can work with. The challenge at this stage though is that noise can easily be added.
This is why we’ve designed the Duo around exceptional components that deliver the warm and detailed sound that’s synonymous with vinyl, all without distorting the signal from your moving magnet cartridge turntable. The switch mode power supply improves performance by switching outside of audible frequency to drastically reduce hum and new circuit board layout uses surface-mount components to reduce noise.

Vinyl. Just for You
Enjoy the warmth of vinyl privately thanks to Duo’s integrated headphone output. Uniquely, we integrated a 6.35mm headphone jack directly into the phono stage, so you can still enjoy your records when there’s no option to play out loud.
The integrated headphone output also means no need to turn on your amplifier just to power your headphones, resulting in a more eco-friendly listening experience.

Attention to Detail
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.

Technical specifications:
• MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 10W
• CARTRIDGE SUPPORT: Moving Magnet | Moving Coil
• GAIN @ 1KHZ: MM: 39dB | MC: 60dB
• NOMINAL OUTPUT: 300mV
• SENSITIVITY FOR NOMINAL OUTPUT: MM: 3.35mV | MC: 305uV
• EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED): MM: ~0.09uV | MC: ~0.08uV
• RIAA CURVE ACCURACY: +/- 0.3dB 30Hz-50Hz
• SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO GROUNDED INPUTS REF. 1V OUTPUT (20HZ-20KHZ BW): MM: >90dB | MC: >70dB
• THD+N 1KHZ (20-20KHZ BW): MM: <0.0025% | MC: <0.20%
• INPUT IMPEDANCE: MM: 47k Ohms | MC: 100 Ohms
• INPUT CAPACITANCE: 100pF
• OVERLOAD MARGIN: >30dB
• CROSSTALK @ 10KHZ: MM: >85dB | MC: 75dB
• DIMENSIONS (H X W X D): 48 x 215 x 159 mm (1.9 x 8.5 x 6.2")
• WEIGHT: 0.95kg (2.1lbs)
• WHATS IN THE BOX?: Alva Duo Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp, User Manual, Safety Guide, Mains Lead

Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier

Enjoy every last detail from your vinyl collection with our highest quality moving magnet phono stage, the Solo Phono Preamplifier.

Vinyl as it's Supposed to Sound
Whether you’re dusting off your record collection or embracing analogue through the vinyl revival, there’s a unique experience to be had from the moment you drop the needle on your favourite album. To preserve the unique warmth of the vinyl sound, the Solo phono preamplifier has been carefully designed with a state-of-the-art switch mode power supply and a new surface mounted circuit board layout to reduce unwanted noise.

Why Choose a Dedicated Phono Stage?
Due to the low-level signals created by a turntable, not all hi-fi amplifiers will let you connect directly to a record player. The phono preamplifier boosts this signal to something a power amplifier can work with. The challenge at this stage though is that noise can easily be added.
This is why we’ve designed the Solo around exceptional components that deliver the warm and detailed sound that’s synonymous with vinyl, all without distorting the signal from your moving magnet cartridge. The switch mode power supply improves performance by switching outside of audible frequency to drastically reduce hum and new circuit board layout uses surface-mount components to reduce noise.

Attention to Detail
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 Solo 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.

Technical specifications:
• MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 10W
• GAIN @ 1KHZ: 39dB
• NOMINAL OUTPUT: 300mV
• SENSITIVITY FOR NOMINAL OUTPUT: 3.35mV
• EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED): ~0.09uV
• 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): 48x176x132 (1.9x6.9x5.2”)
• WEIGHT: 0.68kg/1.5lbs
• WHATS IN THE BOX: Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier, User Manual, Safety Guide, Mains lead

Direct Drive Turntable with Bluetooth® aptX HD

• Bluetooth aptX HD – Switchable Hi-Res wireless streaming. Place the turntable on a flat-surface that suits you.
• Built-In Phono Stage – Switchable phono pre-amp, direct connection to amp – keep your setup simple.
• Direct Drive – Consistent drive speed with pitch-perfect audio reproduction.
• Pre-installed High-Output MC Cartridge – Pristine musical detail, custom design. Easy setup.
• New Tonearm with Removable Headshell – Lightweight and strong. Tracks your records flawlessly.

Just Add Vinyl
You’ve spent years curating the perfect record collection, searching for hidden gems in record shops and online – because you love music. Our shared love means that we didn’t stop with Alva TT.
We pushed on to create Alva TT V2; with a direct drive system, bespoke MC cartridge, an all-new tone-arm, and Hi-Res Bluetooth with an integrated phono stage – both now switchable.
We believe that your records deserve to sound as fantastic as they look.

King of Convenience
Alva TT V2 is for people who want to listen to records at exceptional quality – without the need to choose or fit extra components. TT V2 comes with a bespoke designed cartridge pre-installed. It connects to pretty much any audio system too, thanks to a switchable integrated phono-stage. It even works wirelessly with high quality Bluetooth speaker systems.

Hi-Res Bluetooth
Built-in Bluetooth aptX HD liberates Alva from the rest of your hi-fi. With the freedom to place an Alva deck on any flat surface, your records take centre-stage. Music can be streamed to any compatible Bluetooth kit, including headphones, at up to 24bit/48kHz Hi-Res quality. Or, you can deactivate it and simply use phono cables – it’s your call.

Integrated Phono Stage
Alva TT V2 has an integrated phono stage (phono pre-amp), derived from our award-winning Alva Duo – to reveal incredible detail from your records. It means you can connect TT V2 to any amp or compatible speaker system. You can deactivate the deck’s phono stage, too – ideal if your amp already has one or to keep upgrade options open.

MC Cartridge Pre-installed
Alva TT V2’s bespoke cartridge is ready fitted – so there’s no tricky set-up, and its sound is perfectly matched to the other components in the turntable. We designed the high-output Moving Coil (MC) cartridge with an exposed cantilever. It reduces unwanted resonance and vibration, delivers high levels of gain and outstanding musical detail during playback.

Direct Drive
Alva TT V2 has a medium-torque Direct Drive motor, like its predecessor the TT. The 8 pole, 3 phase, brushless DC motor is quartz controlled to ensure accurate turntable speed. With precision control, and silent running, Alva TT V2 achieves just 0.06% wow and flutter. This means excellent pitch stability – particularly during longer, more sustained, musical notes.

Reassuringly Solid Platter
Complimenting the direct drive motor, Alva TT V2’s platter has the feel of finely polished stone. It’s made from Polyoxymethylene, a semi-crystalline thermoplastic used in precision engineering applications, where high stiffness and dimensional stability are demanded. The weight of the platter, coupled with our medium torque direct drive motor, ensures excellent speed stability during playback of records.

All-New Tonearm
After hours of testing, our engineers selected a new high-mass, low-resonance tonearm for Alva TT V2 and Alva ST. By minimising resonant frequencies, and in combination with the cartridge, it helps retrieve the maximum detail from your records. A detachable die-cast aluminium headshell makes swapping cartridges easy – then fine-tuned with greater precision thanks to a new anti-skating dial.

Designed for Life
A record collection can last a lifetime, so why shouldn’t a turntable? We built Alva TT V2 to endure, starting with a top plate hewn from 6mm aluminium plate, and layer of EVA to absorb vibration sitting on MDF. It’s cradled in a composite chassis and weighs an impressive 10.9kg. Reassuring solid construction, with great acoustic qualities too.

Timeless Style, from London
Finished with a lunar-grey aluminium top plate and matt black plinth, tapering to our trademark floating wedge base, Alva TT V2 celebrates our timeless house-style. It’s the perfect match for our best-selling CX Series hi-fi separates and shares the laser-etched brand logo with our premium Edge Series.

Dust Never Sleeps
Keep your new Alva turntable’s finely balanced tonearm and aluminium top-plate pristine when you’ve finished spinning discs for the day, with the hinged dust-cover. It’s easy to raise, lower, remove and re-attach – the choice is yours.

Technical specifications:
• TYPE: Direct Drive
• TURNTABLE SPEEDS: 33.3, 45rpm
• WOW & FLUTTER: <0.1%
• TURNTABLE PLATTER: POM (Polyoxymethylene)
• PLATTER DIAMETER: 305mm
• PLATTER WEIGHT: 2.2kg
• AUDIO OUT: RCA Phono/Line Level (Switchable)
• BLUETOOTH: SBC/aptX/aptX HD
• POWER SUPPLY: AC 100-240V, 60/50Hz
• POWER CONSUMPTION: 5.5W
• MAX POWER CONSUMPTION: 20W
• STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION: <0.25W
• DIMENSIONS (W X H X D): 435 x 139 x 368mm
• WEIGHT: 10.9kg
• PHONO STAGE GAIN @1KHZ: 42dB
• PHONO STAGE NOMINAL OUTPUT: 250Vrms
• PHONO STAGE INPUT NOISE (A-WEIGHTED): 0.1u Vrms
• PHONO STAGE RIAA CURVE ACCURACY: *+/- 0.3dB 30Hz-20kHz
• PHONO STAGE SIGNAL/NOISE RATIO: >90dB
• PHONO STAGE THD+N 1KHZ: 0.0025%
• PHONO STAGE INPUT IMPEDANCE: 47Ω
• PHONO STAGE INPUT CAPACITANCE: 100pF
• TONEARM TYPE: Static Balanced Tonearm w/ detachable Headshell
• TONEARM EFFECTIVE LENGTH: 221.5mm
• TONEARM OVERHANG: 19mm
• TONEARM EFFECTIVE MASS: 19.6g
• TONEARM COMPATIBLE CARTRIDGE WEIGHTS: 4.5-12g
• CARTRIDGE: High Output Moving Coil
• CARTRIDGE FREQUENCY RESPONSE: *+/- 1dB 30Hz-20kHz
• CARTRIDGE STYLUS: Elliptical
• CARTRIDGE CANTILEVER: Aluminium
• CARTRIDGE OUTPUT LEVEL: 2mV @1kHz
• CARTRIDGE TRACKING FORCE: 2g
• CARTRIDGE RECOMMENDED LOAD: 47Ω

Manual: https://manuals.cambridgeaudio.com/en/alva-tt-v2

70W Subwoofer

• 70W integrated amplifier – for clean, immediate power to the driver
• 203mm (8’’) long-throw woofer – for smooth & even frequency response
• CAD modelled rigid MDF cabinet – reduces standing waves, keeping internal vibration to a minimum
• Individual vol., crossover & phase adjustment – for precise control
• Auto detect (on/off) – conserves power

SX120. Sub-Bass Comes First
Our SX120 subwoofer adds rich sub-bass textures to listening, when used in combination with other speakers in the SX Series. The integrated 70W RMS amplifier and custom designed 203mm (8”) driver, come into their own for home cinema applications. Films move from a passive to immersive experience, as SX120 brings deep atmospheric drama to soundtracks.

Power on Demand
SX120 benefits from an internal 70W amplifier that draws on our experience gained from designing award-winning amps over many years. Subwoofer amps should produce their power in a completely linear way to avoid distortion, which can trouble low frequencies. SX120 does just that, meaning that your movie soundtracks have the explosive power they need, when you need it.

Solid as The Rock
Home theatre speaker engineering starts with the cabinet. Computer-aided design (CAD) was used extensively to refine SX120’s internal structures, to ensure that while the driver is vibrating with your soundtrack, the cabinet isn’t. This means that every millimetre of movement from the sub-bass is directed where it should be.

How Low Can you Go?
SX120 has a large 203mm (8") long-throw woofer, made from specially treated paper. Audio manufacturers have been using it for years, as paper’s impressive strength-to-weight ratio is matched by excellent tonality – allowing movie soundtracks to hit new atmospheric depths.

One Driver, In Sync
Matching a subwoofer to the other speakers in your setup can feel complicated. Our team in London took great care and attention when designing the amplifier inside SX120. You can adjust the bass frequencies to mesh perfectly with the rest of your speaker setup. The result? Your films sound engaging, energetic and full of atmosphere.

Engineered, Front to Back
The attention to detail on SX120 runs from front to back. There are two neat bass reflex ports around the back, allowing you to adjust the sub-bass by relative position from the wall. You’ll also find switches and knobs to fine-tune the subwoofer’s performance (when you set it up) in relation to the other speakers in your setup.

Designed for Real Life
The new look SX120 subwoofer’s clean, understated design allows it to sit unobtrusively on the floor, tucked away in a corner. Leave the grille on to protect the driver from little fingers, or your vacuum cleaner – alternatively take it off to celebrate your great taste in movies (and speakers).

Technical specifications:
• SENSITIVITY: 180mV for full power output
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 34Hz - 150Hz
• RATED OUTPUT POWER: 70W
• DRIVE UNITS: 1 x 8" (203mm) long throw woofer
• CROSSOVER: 50 - 150Hz continuous/active
• MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION: 100W
• COLOUR: Black Matte
• DIMENSIONS (WXHXD): 300 x 300 x 310mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 12.2")
• WEIGHT: 7.7kg (17lbs)

Standmount Speakers

• 25mm silk dome tweeter – for refined presentation
• 165mm treated paper cone – for a smooth & even frequency response
• Precisely optimised crossovers – for a neutral, phase linear, response
• CAD modelled rigid MDF cabinet – reduces standing waves, keeping internal vibration to a minimum
• Refreshed clean design – designed to complement today’s interiors

SX60. Sound Comes First
SX60 standmount speakers build on the strengths of SX50, taking on a larger form-factor for an assured musical performance. They can work happily in bigger spaces, while still offering you flexibility in terms of placement. Speaker stands or a cabinet top, it’s your call. SX60’s combination of engineering, confident sound reproduction, and price makes them a winning combination.

Rock Solid Foundations
Hi-fi speaker engineering starts with the cabinet. Computer-aided design (CAD) was used extensively to refine SX60’s internal structures, to ensure that while the drivers are vibrating with your music, the cabinet isn’t. This means that every millimetre of movement from the drivers is directed where it should be – at you.

Stand and Deliver
SX60 speakers have a 165mm (6.5") woofer made from treated paper. Hi-fi manufacturers have used it for years, as paper’s impressive strength-to-weight ratio is matched by excellent tonality – so instruments sound rich, well defined, and real. 25mm (1") soft dome tweeters, made from treated silk, take care of the higher frequencies – with the same balance of realism and refinement.

Two Drivers, One Voice
Our team in London took great care and attention when designing the crossovers in SX60 – as they’re responsible for ensuring that each driver receives the correct frequency. Accuracy of timing and stereo imaging depend on phase remaining completely linear, from top to bottom. The result? Your music sounds engaging, energetic and real.

Engineered, Front to Back
Attention to detail on SX60 runs from front to back. There’s a neat bass reflex port, directly under the woofer, which emphasises lower frequencies to provide rich engaging sound. Spin SX60 around to reveal a pair of high-quality speaker binding posts (connectors), which can accept thick speaker cable – with or without banana plugs.

Designed for Real Life
New look SX60’s clean, understated design allows them to sit in a variety of spaces, and work well in all. Leave the grilles on to protect the drivers from little fingers, or to gain acceptance from your interior designer – alternatively take them off to celebrate your great taste in music (and speakers).

Technical specifications:
• SENSITIVITY: 89dB
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 41Hz - 22 kHz
• IMPEDANCE: 8 Ohms
• RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER: 20-100 watts
• DRIVERS: Tweeter: 1 x 25mm (1") silk dome tweeterMid/Bass: 1 x 165mm (6.5") doped paper cone
• CROSSOVER: 2 way
• PORTED: 1 front
• COLOUR: Black Matte
• DIMENSIONS (HXWXD): 340 x 200 x 272mm (13.3 x 7.9 x 10.7")
• WEIGHT: 5.0kg (11lbs)

Integrated Stereo Amplifier with (Built-in) Phono-Stage

• 35 Watts Power per Channel – for detailed performance at all volumes, ideal for smaller/medium sized rooms
• Built-In Phono Stage – to plug & play a vinyl turntable
• Slim Timeless Design – classic hi-fi size, with Lunar Grey aluminium trim
• Tone Controls – fine-tune sound to compensate for room dynamics
• Digital Display – white LED, clearly shows; source, volume & menus
• Headphone Socket – full size socket for high-quality after-hours listening
• Front Aux Input – 3.5mm socket to easily connect compatible devices

Sound Comes First
Our AXA35 integrated amp offers 35 watts per channel and has a built-in moving magnet phono stage – perfect for vinyl enthusiasts. A white LED dot matrix display confirms listening source, and separate tone controls mean you can adjust the sound to suit your taste. There’s a large ¼” (6.35mm) headphone socket too, ideal for high-quality listening without disturbing those who might not share your great taste in music.

Your Journey into Sound
AXA35 is the ideal amp to begin listening to music and really appreciating it – hearing detail in familiar tunes you’ve previously missed. That’s down to the toroidal transformer it uses, a tech found higher up our range. Choose a pair of speakers to suit your taste, perhaps they’ve been in the family for years or maybe something from our SX Series.

Release the Wheels of Steel
The built-in phono stage is the ace up AXA35’s sleeve. It means that you can plug a turntable straight in without any extra kit. Moving magnet (MM) compatibility means AXA35 works with a wide variety of turntables – including that vintage one you’ve had your eye on. Soon you’ll be playing the records you’ve been saving for, and planning what to buy next.

Setting the Tone
With separate bass and treble controls, you can fine-tune AXA35’s sound to suit your taste, speakers and room dynamics. The volume level is shown on the LED dot matrix display, and with 35 watts per channel you’ll have plenty of kick for smaller to medium sized rooms.

Wired for Sound
AXA35 is a well-connected amp, with no less than 4 pairs of RCA inputs, plus a pair of phono sockets for a turntable and a pair of recording outputs. There’s a rear USB socket for technical upgrades. Hi-fi quality speaker binding posts (connectors), compatible for banana plugs, mean that thick cable connects securely for an authentic sound.

Designed for Life
As with the rest of AX Series, AXA35 shares our house-style of Lunar Grey minimalist fascia, black steel cabinet and ‘floating’ base. This timeless look enables an upgrade path through our range. A slim build, in the classic 430mm hi-fi width, also means that AXA35 can easily slot, and breathe new life, into a much-loved system.

Technical specifications:
• POWER OUTPUT: 35 Watts (into 8 Ohms)
• THD (UNWEIGHTED): <0.01% @ 1kHz, 80% of rated power <0.15% 20Hz - 20kHz, 80% of rated power
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE (-3DB): 5Hz - 50kHz
• S/N RATIO (REF 1W): >82dB (unweighted)
• INPUT IMPEDANCES: 47k ohms
• POWER AMP DAMPING FACTOR: > 50
• MAX. POWER CONSUMPTION: 260W
• BASS/TREBLE CONTROLS: Shelving, ultimate boost/cut +/- 10dB @ 100Hz and 10kHz
• STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION: <0.5W
• INPUTS: 4x RCA, 1x Phono, 1 x 3.5mm Aux input (front panel)
• OUTPUTS: Speakers, Rec Out, USB 5V power
• DIMENSIONS (HXWXD): 83 x 430 x 335mm (3.3 x 16.9 x 13.2”)
• WEIGHT: 5.6kg (12.3lbs)
• IN THE BOX: AXA35 Integrated Amplifier, Power Cable, Remote Control, 2 x AAA Batteries