Cambridge Audio does it again! The Cambridge Alva Duo Is a fantastic MM/MC Phono-Preamp!

The Cambridge Alva Dou MM/MC Phono preamp is very well built with high internals and a very detailed and smooth sound. At $349.00 it is an absolute bargain. Highly Recommended. Albums used in this review: • Hania Rani & Dobrawa Czocher, "Biala Flaga" :https://tidal.com/browse/album/206696... • The Cars, “The Cars”: https://tidal.com/browse/album/785182... Let's support a small family business. If you are interested in the Alva Duo or any Cambridge Audio or Advance Paris products please visit Skylab's online store at: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref.... Kevin is such a great guy. All of my reviews are completely subjective. I do not accept payment for reviews. If you wish to join the channel and become a member please click here:    / @oldguyhifi   *DISCLOSURE: Some of the links below contain affiliate Amazon links. If you purchase with those links, I do receive a small commission but, it doesn't affect your price or your ability to return something. Thank you. Amplifiers: • Black Ice Audio F22 KT88 Integrated Tube Amp: https://blackiceaudio.com/integrated-... • Advance Paris A12 Classic: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref... • Cambridge EXN100: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref... Speakers: • Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3WberDp • Opera Callas Speakers: http://operaloudspeakers.com/en/colle... • Elac Debut Reference 62 (DBR62) speakers: https://amzn.to/3VyQzcu • Elac Debut 3.0 DB 52-BK: https://amzn.to/4hjyKYC DACs: • LAIV Harmony R2R DAC: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac • LAIV Harmony μDDC: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-uddc • LAIV Harmony μDAC: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-udac • Geshelli Labs J2S : https://geshelli.com/product/jnog2-so... • SMSL PO100 PRO DDC/Reclocker:https://amzn.to/3WHbBqS Streamers: • Audirvana is my primary streaming platform. 30 day free trial here: https://audirvana.com/try/ • Cambridge MXN10: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref... • FiiO S15 Streamer DAC: https://www.fiio.com/s15 • WiiM Mini: https://amzn.to/4aJVcrp Analog: • Fluance RT-84 turntable: https://amzn.to/4aMuZrt. • IsoAcoustics zaZen Series Isolation Platform: https://amzn.to/4aFbQsc • Audio Technica AT540ML MM Cart: https://amzn.to/4diAyzy • Audio Technica AT-OC9XEN MC Cart: https://amzn.to/3C0PCna • Stack Audio (Spindle) Serene Stabilizer: https://stackaudio.co.uk/product/sere... • Stack Audio Serene Record Mat: https://stackaudio.co.uk/product/sere... Accessories/Cables: • IsoAcoustics Gaia Series III Speakers & Subwoofer Isolation feet: https://amzn.to/3PXLxEn • IsoAcoustics Gaia Series II Speakers & Subwoofer Isolation feet: https://amzn.to/4aIrfbm • IsoAcoustics Iso-Puck Series Acoustic Isolators: https://amzn.to/4aFLeY2 • All Line Level, Speaker & Mains cables are from Wire World: https://wireworldcable.com/ • Stack Audio AUVA Equipment Isolators: https://stackaudio.co.uk/product/auva... Basement desktop gear: • FiiO K17 Desktop Headphone Amp/DAC: https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k17-... • Philharmonic True Mini Monitors: https://philharmonicaudio.com/product... • Sound Solver, Large Desktop HiFi Audio Rack: https://sound-solver.com/products/des... Editing desktop gear: • Douk A5 Amp: https://amzn.to/3WK8Ftz • Sound Solver Medium Desktop HiFi Audio Rack: https://sound-solver.com/products/des... Headphones: • FiiO FT-1 Closed-Back Over-Ear Wired Hi-Fi Headphones: https://amzn.to/3B2gvqC • FiiO FT-5 Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Wired Hi-Fi Headphones: https://amzn.to/4e6zG09 Community Post Playlists:    • Post   Tidal Playlists: • Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 1: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/504... • Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 2: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/3cf... Chapters 00:00 Start 06:56 "White Flag" 10:07 "The Cars"