If you want a simpler, MM-only phono preamp with no headphone socket, then the cheaper Cambridge Audio Alva Solo is an option. But we think the Duo is a more versatile and long-lasting model that will ...

Setting up the turntable is easy enough as well — although you’ll need to follow instructions if you’ve never done it before ...

Typically built into an audio or A/V receiver, phono preamps also come as external devices for units without phono inputs as well as for audiophiles who want the highest-quality restoration.