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Cambridge Audio Solo

Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier

    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.

    Technical Specifications:

    Maximum Power Consumption 10W
    Standby Consumption <0.5W
    Mains Inlet Voltage 100-240V AC
    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 (20Hz - 20kHz BW) <0.0025%
    Input Impedance 47kOhm
    Input Capacitance 100pF
    Overload Margin >30dB
    Crosstalk @ 20kHz >85dB
    Subsonic Filter Characteristics -3dB @ 15Hz 12dB/octave
    Dimensions (H x W x D) 48 x 176 x 132 mm (1.9 x 6.9 x 5.2 ")
    Weight 0.68kg (1.5lbs)

    Solo/Duo - Manual

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    PHONO PREAMPLIFIER
    Magnetic Cartridges
    BALANCE CONTROL
    Corrects for Cartridge Imbalances.
    POWER SUPPLY
    Cutting-edge Switch-Mode for fast responsiveness.
    WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
    1. Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier. 2. Safety Guide. 3. Quick Start Guide. 4. Power Cord
    INPUT IMPEDANCE
    47k Ohm
    INPUT CAPACITANCE
    100pF
    PHONO PREAMPLIFIER
    Magnetic Cartridges
    BALANCE CONTROL
    Corrects for Cartridge Imbalances.
    POWER SUPPLY
    Cutting-edge Switch-Mode for fast responsiveness.
    WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
    1. Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier. 2. Safety Guide. 3. Quick Start Guide. 4. Power Cord
    INPUT IMPEDANCE
    47k Ohm
    INPUT CAPACITANCE
    100pF

    Expert Insight

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    The best built phono preamp under $300!

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    Michael Chapman
    Over 30 years with ListenUp!

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    Product Description

    Line Circle

    Cambridge Audio Solo

    Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier

      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.

      Technical Specifications:

      Maximum Power Consumption 10W
      Standby Consumption <0.5W
      Mains Inlet Voltage 100-240V AC
      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 (20Hz - 20kHz BW) <0.0025%
      Input Impedance 47kOhm
      Input Capacitance 100pF
      Overload Margin >30dB
      Crosstalk @ 20kHz >85dB
      Subsonic Filter Characteristics -3dB @ 15Hz 12dB/octave
      Dimensions (H x W x D) 48 x 176 x 132 mm (1.9 x 6.9 x 5.2 ")
      Weight 0.68kg (1.5lbs)

      Solo/Duo - Manual

      Features & Specsdown arrow

      Features & Specs Line Circle

      PHONO PREAMPLIFIER
      Magnetic Cartridges
      BALANCE CONTROL
      Corrects for Cartridge Imbalances.
      POWER SUPPLY
      Cutting-edge Switch-Mode for fast responsiveness.
      WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
      1. Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier. 2. Safety Guide. 3. Quick Start Guide. 4. Power Cord
      INPUT IMPEDANCE
      47k Ohm
      INPUT CAPACITANCE
      100pF
      PHONO PREAMPLIFIER
      Magnetic Cartridges
      BALANCE CONTROL
      Corrects for Cartridge Imbalances.
      POWER SUPPLY
      Cutting-edge Switch-Mode for fast responsiveness.
      WHAT'S IN THE BOX.
      1. Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier. 2. Safety Guide. 3. Quick Start Guide. 4. Power Cord
      INPUT IMPEDANCE
      47k Ohm
      INPUT CAPACITANCE
      100pF
      Expert Insightdown arrow

      Expert Insight

      Line Circle

      The best built phono preamp under $300!

      Expert Img
      Michael Chapman
      Over 30 years with ListenUp!
      Reviewsdown arrow

      Reviews

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