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/206696676?u
• The Cars, “The Cars”: https://tidal.com/browse/album/78518270?u
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Amplifiers:
• Black Ice Audio F22 KT88 Integrated Tube Amp: https://blackiceaudio.com/integrated-amplifers-1/p/black-ice-fusion-f22v2-tubeintegrated
• Advance Paris A12 Classic: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref=6609663.MTejnTqC6497
• Cambridge EXN100: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref=6609663.MTejnTqC6497
Speakers:
• Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3WberDp
• Opera Callas Speakers: http://operaloudspeakers.com/en/collections/callas-line/callas.html
• 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-socketed-j2s/
• 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=6609663.MTejnTqC6497
• 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/serene-stabiliser/
• Stack Audio Serene Record Mat: https://stackaudio.co.uk/product/serene-record-mat/
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-equipment-isolator/
Basement desktop gear:
• FiiO K17 Desktop Headphone Amp/DAC: https://apos.audio/products/fiio-k17-desktop-dac-amp?sca_ref=7308241.j5jMh2ymfF
• Philharmonic True Mini Monitors: https://philharmonicaudio.com/products/true-mini?variant=44391547764980
• Sound Solver, Large Desktop HiFi Audio Rack: https://sound-solver.com/products/desktop-hifi-audio-rack-large-standard-height
Editing desktop gear:
• Douk A5 Amp: https://amzn.to/3WK8Ftz
• Sound Solver Medium Desktop HiFi Audio Rack: https://sound-solver.com/products/desktop-hifi-audio-rack-medium-standard-height
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: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxFWsrQVhpupMc-WdqrP_X4ZtMXiQmVz1q
Tidal Playlists:
• Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 1: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/504b4da9-38d5-4f3b-83ea-6d3e73fb90bf
• Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 2: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/3cf20a05-c649-474d-aa32-72c710212b59
Chapters
00:00 Start
06:56 "White Flag"
10:07 "The Cars"