User Manual Q&AAnswer
Jan 23, 2025 - 05:12 AM
To connect the Alva Duo to your turntable and amplifier, follow these steps:
1. Using high-quality RCA interconnects, connect the outputs of your turntable to the MM input socket of the Alva Duo if it is fitted with a moving magnet cartridge, or the MC input socket if it is fitted with a moving coil cartridge.
2. If your turntable has a separate ground lead, connect it to the ground xxxx on the Alva Duo. This helps reduce potential hum or buzzing.
3. Connect the signal output sockets of the Alva Duo to a line-level input on your amplifier. Do not connect to a phono-level input.
4. Make sure the balance control on the rear panel of the Alva Duo is set to the central position. You can adjust this later if necessary.
5. Attach the mains power lead securely to the Alva Duo and power on the unit.
6. Use the cartridge type selection switch on the front panel to set the Alva Duo to MM for use with a moving magnet cartridge, or MC for use with a moving coil cartridge. The relevant LED will indicate the selected cartridge type.
For more detailed instructions and illustrations, please refer to the "Getting connected" section of the user manual for the Alva Duo Moving Magnet Phono Preamplifier.
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