# Cambridge Audio Alva Duo vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Cambridge Audio Alva Duo (Cambridge Audio) and Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (Musical Fidelity) among phono preamps.

## Side by side

| Spec | Cambridge Audio Alva Duo | Musical Fidelity V90-LPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $399 | not published |
| Brand | Cambridge Audio | Musical Fidelity |
| Cartridge support | MM and MC | MM and MC, switchable inputs |
| Gain (dB) | MM: 39 dB; MC: 60 dB @ 1 kHz | — |
| Snr (dB) | MM: >90 dB; MC: >70 dB (grounded inputs, 20Hz-20kHz, ref 1V output) | MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A) |
| Riaa accuracy | ±0.3 dB (30 Hz - 20 kHz) | ±0.25 dB |
| Input capacitance pf | 100 | 100 |
| Subsonic filter | Yes | — |
| Thd percent | MM: <0.0025%; MC: <0.20% (1kHz, 20Hz-20kHz bandwidth, THD+N) | 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out |
| Output level | 300 mV nominal | 300 mV (reference level for stated specs) |

## Key differences

- Cartridge support: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo MM and MC vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM and MC, switchable inputs
- Snr (dB): Cambridge Audio Alva Duo MM: >90 dB; MC: >70 dB (grounded inputs, 20Hz-20kHz, ref 1V output) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A)
- Riaa accuracy: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo ±0.3 dB (30 Hz - 20 kHz) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS ±0.25 dB
- Thd percent: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo MM: <0.0025%; MC: <0.20% (1kHz, 20Hz-20kHz bandwidth, THD+N) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out
- Output level: Cambridge Audio Alva Duo 300 mV nominal vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 300 mV (reference level for stated specs)

## Sources

- Cambridge Audio Alva Duo: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/hi-fi/alva/alva-duo (cambridgeaudio.com, verified 2026-08-12)
- Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: https://musicalfidelity.com/product/v90-lps/ (musicalfidelity.com, verified 2026-08-12)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/cambridge-audio-alva-duo-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Cambridge Audio Alva Duo ($399) vs Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/cambridge-audio-alva-duo-vs-musical-fidelity-v90-lps/
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