Description
Turntable-ready performance
Many hi-fi amplifiers don’t support direct turntable connections. Alva Solo’s dedicated phono preamp ensures the low-level signal from your turntable is properly amplified—delivering a clean, rich, and balanced sound with every play.
Crystal clear playback
Alva Solo preserves the warmth and depth of vinyl with precision engineering. A switch-mode power supply reduces hum, and a refined circuit design minimises noise—so every note stays crisp, clear, and true to the original recording.
Vinyl as it’s supposed to sound
From the moment the needle touches down, vinyl has a warmth and character all its own. Alva Solo preserves that distinctive sound with its cutting-edge engineering. Its advanced switch-mode power supply and surface-mounted circuit board eliminate unwanted noise, ensuring your records sound exactly as they should.
Vinyl warmth, effortless simplicity
Dedicated Phono Preamp
Boosts low-level signals from moving magnet cartridges, ensuring clear, dynamic playback on any hi-fi system.
Switch-mode power supply
Reduces noise and improves efficiency for clearer, distortion-free playback.
Subsonic filter
Eliminates low-frequency rumbles caused by worn vinyl for a cleaner, more refined sound.
Surface-mounted circuit board
Optimised for signal purity, preserving every detail from your vinyl.
Auto power-down
Saves energy by automatically switching off after 20 minutes of inactivity.
Eco-friendly listening
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) | 48 x 176 x 132mm (1.9 x 6.9 x 5.2”) |
| Weight | 0.68kg / 1.5lbs |
| What's in the Box |
Alva Solo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier User Manual Safety Guide Mains Lead |
Cambridge Audio Reviews