PHO-300 vs Cambridge Audio Alva Duo
The Alva Duo's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the PHO-300's 83 dB, its mm gain 39 dB against 40 dB, and its thd 0.003% against 0.050%. Both share mc gain (60 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Vincent Audio PHO-300 is a two-box MM/MC phono preamplifier with a separate external power supply, fixed gain/loading, and RCA input/output connectivity. It is intended for moving magnet and moving coil cartridges and is offered in black or silver.
Analog signal output specifications
Phono stage specifications
Size, weight, and appearance
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The Alva Duo's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the PHO-300's 83 dB, its mm gain 39 dB against 40 dB, and its thd 0.003% against 0.050%. Both share mc gain (60 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Nano Phono V2's signal-to-noise is 81 dB against the PHO-300's 83 dB, its mc gain 54 dB against 60 dB, its thd 0.006% against 0.050%, and its mm gain 34 dB against 40 dB.
The MM008's signal-to-noise is 86 dB against the PHO-300's 83 dB and its thd 0.013% against 0.050%. Both share mm gain (40 dB) and mc gain (60 dB).
The PP2's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the PHO-300's 83 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.050%, its mc gain 56 dB against 60 dB, and its mm gain 34 dB against 40 dB.
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