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At £175, this is above the usual used market for the numbers you gave me: with a £126 median and £149 75th percentile, it sits clearly over the top of the normal range, so I’d call it ambitious rather than fair. Against new pricing, that only works if it’s effectively mint or boxed with extras; otherwise it’s asking premium money for a used phono stage.
That said, the ALVA SOLO is well thought of for a clean, low-noise, notably open presentation, and it’s a sensible match if you want a high-quality phono stage that plays nicely with a wide range of moving-magnet cartridges. The upside here is strongest if the listing has been carefully kept, includes the original PSU and packaging, and shows little sign of heavy use; at this price, I’d want that tidy-condition story to be real.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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