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Cambridge Audio Duo (Graphite)
MM/MC Phono Preamplifier/Headphone Amp
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”Rarely does Cambridge fire too wide of the mark, but the Duo hits right at the centre of the target.”– ‘What Hi-Fi’ – 5 Star review.
Quality headphone amp
If you want to hear every nuance and background detail of your favourite music then listening with headphones takes some beating. Use the dedicated headphone amp built into the Duo and you’ll experience a whole new level of detail. With a precise volume control you’ll get exactly the right level – whatever your choice of headphones.
Perfect for amps without a phono preamp built-in
Many amplifiers no longer come with a built-in phono preamp, which is fine if you don’t use vinyl but not so good if you want to spin some records. The Cambridge Audio Duo is a dedicated phono preamp, meaning you can add a record deck to just about any amp or system with a standard AUX input. This means your choice of stereo amp or receiver is greatly expanded and, of course, you can retain the Duo phono preamp if you upgrade your main amp.
Perfect for amps with a phono preamp built-in!
Even if your main amplifier already has a phono preamp built-in, the chances are that the one inside the Duo is considerably better. Using a dedicated, switch mode power supply, the Duo is far quieter than most built-in phono preamps. The revised circuit board layout with surface-mount components further reduces noise and distortion. Factor in the shielded casing and you’ll simply hear more music and less background noise.
MC cartridge compatibility
One of the biggest advances over its little brother, the Solo, is the ability to amplify MC (Moving Coil) cartridges. These have an even lower output than MM (Moving Magnet) cartridges and require dedicated amplification. Once correctly amplified, the sound quality is stunning with a smoother yet more detailed sound. If you're serious about vinyl then fitting a good quality MC cartridge is an upgrade that you won’t regret.
Subsonic filter
Not all records are pressed the same – due to the poor quality of vinyl used, some sound considerably nosier than others. Wear and tear can play its role in reducing the quality, too. With its subsonic filter, the Duo filters out low frequency rumble; reducing distortion and protecting your speakers’ woofers from excessive wear.
Give your system a double whammy upgrade, with the Cambridge Audio Duo.
Quality headphone amp
If you want to hear every nuance and background detail of your favourite music then listening with headphones takes some beating. Use the dedicated headphone amp built into the Duo and you’ll experience a whole new level of detail. With a precise volume control you’ll get exactly the right level – whatever your choice of headphones.
Perfect for amps without a phono preamp built-in
Many amplifiers no longer come with a built-in phono preamp, which is fine if you don’t use vinyl but not so good if you want to spin some records. The Cambridge Audio Duo is a dedicated phono preamp, meaning you can add a record deck to just about any amp or system with a standard AUX input. This means your choice of stereo amp or receiver is greatly expanded and, of course, you can retain the Duo phono preamp if you upgrade your main amp.
Perfect for amps with a phono preamp built-in!
Even if your main amplifier already has a phono preamp built-in, the chances are that the one inside the Duo is considerably better. Using a dedicated, switch mode power supply, the Duo is far quieter than most built-in phono preamps. The revised circuit board layout with surface-mount components further reduces noise and distortion. Factor in the shielded casing and you’ll simply hear more music and less background noise.
MC cartridge compatibility
One of the biggest advances over its little brother, the Solo, is the ability to amplify MC (Moving Coil) cartridges. These have an even lower output than MM (Moving Magnet) cartridges and require dedicated amplification. Once correctly amplified, the sound quality is stunning with a smoother yet more detailed sound. If you're serious about vinyl then fitting a good quality MC cartridge is an upgrade that you won’t regret.
Subsonic filter
Not all records are pressed the same – due to the poor quality of vinyl used, some sound considerably nosier than others. Wear and tear can play its role in reducing the quality, too. With its subsonic filter, the Duo filters out low frequency rumble; reducing distortion and protecting your speakers’ woofers from excessive wear.
Give your system a double whammy upgrade, with the Cambridge Audio Duo.
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
2 years
Dimensions
Dimensions WxHxD (mm)
215 x 48 x 159
Weight
Weight (KG)
0.95
Rated 5 out of
5
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Solo from
Cambridge Alva Duo
This is a brilliant piece of kit. I gave up hope that I could link my old 1970’s high quality turntable until I found the ALVA DUO - it is a great design very simple to use and wonderful sound quality. The added bonus of the headphone socket is a good touch
Date published: 2024-02-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Wilko from
Present for husband - he loved it!
I brought this for my husband’s birthday and it was exactly what he wanted, his words ‘wow this is a great bit of kit you brought me’ . He’s really impressed with it and he can now listen to his vinyl through headphones and the sound is perfect.
Date published: 2023-02-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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gettingdusty from
Excellent pre amp
Bought this as I was upgrading to an MC cartridge but wanted to retain MM option.well recommended.
Date published: 2023-02-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rafael from
superb unit: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo
I bought this phono preamp in order to replace my very basic model little bear phono (nobsound).
The bigest change is the opening the sound wide spectrum that is just amazing.
Date published: 2023-01-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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Silver fox from
Great preamp
I bought this recently. ( cambridge audio duo preamp). Great sound , great price and excellent delivery time.
Date published: 2023-01-16
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sherpa from
Excellent Phono pre-amp with a headphone socket
Purchased recently to drive a new pair of Accoustic Electric AE1 Active speakers, replacing an old but excellent Naim and Linn system I'd had for years but sadly no longer have space for. The MC circuit works really nicely, and the inclusion of the headphone jack is a real bonus. My only, really minor, niggle is that the volume knob only operates the headphone and not the RCA output. I can use the volume controls on the speakers, but as there is one on the back of each it's slightly less convenient. Of course a lot of active speakers have a remote including a volume control in which case that wouldn't be a problem (and I knew of it before my purchase).
Date published: 2020-11-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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GK55 from
Simply brilliant
Purchased this as the phono stage on my amp just didn't give that vinyl sound. Since using the Duo, I've been going back throigh my record colection, playing old favourites and hearing them as they should be for the first time. The Duo digs out so much detail and the noise filters work splendidly, removing noise.
A superb investement.
Date published: 2019-01-28
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