Late-night listening has never sounded better. Alva Duo’s built-in headphone amplifier lets you enjoy the full warmth of vinyl without turning on your hi-fi system. Just plug in and immerse yourself in pure analogue sound.
Unwanted noise can cloud your records, but Alva Duo’s advanced switch-mode power supply eliminates hum by operating outside audible frequencies. Paired with a precision circuit design, it ensures crystal-clear playback, free from interference.
Vinyl, Just for You
From the moment the needle touches down, Alva Duo enhances the vinyl experience with cutting-edge engineering, ensuring you can enjoy the purest analogue sound—whether through speakers or in private from the built-in headphone output.
Detailed sound, pure vinyl performance
Dedicated MM & MC phono preamp
Supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, offering greater flexibility and wider turntable compatibility.
Switch-mode power supply
Alva Duo’s power supply switches outside audible frequencies to reduce hum and interference.
Surface-mounted circuit board
Designed for pure signal transmission, ensuring exceptional clarity and the perfect listening experience.
6.35mm headphone output
Listen privately without needing a separate amplifier.
Auto power-down
Alva Duo automatically switches off after 20 minutes of inactivity to conserve energy.
Subsonic filter
Removes low-frequency rumbles from worn vinyl for a cleaner, more refined sound.
Eco-friendly listening
Alva Duo is kind to your records and to the planet too. With less than half a Watt of standby power consumption and an auto power-down feature after 20 minutes of inactivity, it’s efficient and universally compatible with voltages worldwide.
Technical specification
Moving Magnet | Moving Coil
Sensitivity for nominal output
Equivalent input noise (a-weighted)
MM: ~0.09uV | MC: ~0.08uV
Signal to noise ratio grounded inputs ref. 1v output (20hz-20khz bw)
MM: <0.0025% | MC: <0.20%
MM: 47k Ohms | MC: 100 Ohms
48 x 215 x 159 mm (1.9 x 8.5 x 6.2")
Alva Duo Moving Coil & Moving Magnet Phono Preamp, User Manual, Safety Guide, Mains Lead