{"product_id":"cambridge-duo-mm-mc-phono-stage","title":"Cambridge Duo MM\/MC Phono Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe one box that lets any turntable, and any cartridge, sing through your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour amp forgot about vinyl\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern amps often skip the phono input, and even when they include one, it's usually built to a price and set up for one type of cartridge. Plug a good turntable into a line input and you get a thin, quiet, lifeless sound. The record isn't the problem. The missing phono stage is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we chose the Duo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe chose the Duo because it handles both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges, so it works with almost any turntable you own now or upgrade to later. A switch-mode power supply and surface-mount circuit board keep the noise floor low, so quiet passages stay quiet and detail comes through clean. There's also a proper 6.35mm headphone jack on the front, so you can drop the needle and listen privately late at night without waking the house or firing up the main amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the specs won't tell you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny cartridge, now or later.\u003c\/strong\u003e The MM and MC inputs mean you're not locked in. Start with the moving-magnet cartridge on your current deck, and when you upgrade to a moving-coil down the road, the Duo is already ready for it. One box covers both paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quiet background that lets vinyl breathe.\u003c\/strong\u003e The switch-mode supply and short signal paths keep hum and hiss down, so the music sits against a clean, black background. A built-in subsonic filter tames low-frequency rumble from less-than-perfect records and warped pressings, and a balance control lets you even out a cartridge that's slightly off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecords after hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The front-panel headphone jack, with its own volume dial, is genuinely handy for late-night listening. It lets you enjoy a record privately without turning on the whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the reviewers heard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? awarded the Duo five stars, calling its phono performance excellent and the built-in headphone amp a welcome bonus, and praising its MM and MC flexibility. Reviewers consistently note how quiet and composed it sounds for the money, with a natural, detailed presentation that punches above its price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Two verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the phono stage we recommend when someone has a good turntable and a modern amp with no phono input, or wants to get more out of the deck they already own. It fits any cartridge, stays quiet, and the headphone jack is a genuine bonus. If you're serious about vinyl but your amp isn't, the Duo bridges the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The Cambridge Duo's phono performance earns it five stars.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e— \u003cem\u003eWhat Hi-Fi?\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTech you can hear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Hear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Happens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks with any turntable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchable moving-magnet and moving-coil inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA quiet, black background\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch-mode power supply, surface-mount circuit board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleaner playback from imperfect records\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in subsonic filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEven left-right balance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear balance control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivate late-night listening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-panel 6.35mm headphone output with volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull, natural vinyl sound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39dB (MM) \/ 60dB (MC) gain, low distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving-magnet and moving-coil compatible, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain: 39dB (MM), 60dB (MC); nominal output 300mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 47k ohm (MM), 100 ohm (MC); 100pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in subsonic filter and balance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-panel 6.35mm headphone output with volume control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch-mode power supply, auto power-down after 20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA inputs and outputs; 48 x 215 x 159mm, 0.95kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Audio Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio Two ships across Canada. If you don't have access to a proper high-end dealer in your city, this is your way in, real expertise from people who've heard the system, matched the electronics, and can guide you through a decision this size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49247443058940,"sku":"A2-CA-DUO","price":529.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/7597\/3809\/files\/duo_front.jpg?v=1783112482","url":"https:\/\/audiotwo.com\/products\/cambridge-duo-mm-mc-phono-stage","provider":"Audio Two","version":"1.0","type":"link"}