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Unknown condition makes the price worth checking, but £110 is a strong deal against the used market: it sits below the £112 25th percentile and well under the £125 median from 30 recent comparables. If it powers up cleanly and includes its proper power supply, this is bargain territory rather than merely fair.
The Alva Solo is a capable, quiet MM phono stage with a clean, balanced presentation, useful subsonic filtering and cartridge-balance adjustment. Its 39dB gain and 47kΩ/100pF input suit the usual moving-magnet cartridges, while the low noise and solid RIAA accuracy make it a sensible step up from basic built-in stages. With condition unspecified, ask for a photo of the front and rear, confirm the power supply is included, and ideally verify both channels before buying; at £110, a tested example would be an easy recommendation.
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Cambridge Audio emerged from the innovative spirit of 1960s Britain, founded in Cambridge, United Kingdom, by a group of young engineers who spun off from Cambridge Consulting Group. Established in 1968, the brand launched with the groundbreaking P40 integrated amplifier—the first to employ a toroidal transformer, setting a new standard for dynamic power delivery in hi-fi design that endures in high-end gear today. This heritage of British engineering excellence propelled decades of award-winning products, navigating ownership changes including a revival under entrepreneur Vince Adams and acquisition in 1994 by Julian Richer and James Johnson-Flint of Richer Sounds.
The brand excels across core hi-fi categories, renowned for integrated amplifiers like the iconic A1 and P-series, alongside streaming DACs, network players, turntables, and all-in-one systems that prioritize pure analogue warmth and digital precision. Speakers, headphones, and cables round out a cohesive ecosystem, emphasizing accessible high performance without excess frills.
Positioned firmly in the mid-tier market, Cambridge Audio delivers premium British sound—detailed, rhythmic, and uncolored—at prices that democratize quality for discerning buyers. Free from corporate bloat, it holds a reputation for reliability and value, appealing to enthusiasts seeking sophisticated hi-fi that punches above its weight rather than chasing ultra-high-end esoterica.
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