iFi audio ZEN Phono Turntable Preamp

You’ve spent years building your dream LP collection. We know because we have done the same!

The ZEN Phono is a wonderful enhancement to your vinyl setup. It will max out every MM/MC cartridge.

Choc full of AMR/iFi trickle-down vinyl technology, it will have you poring over your LPs into the wee, small hours.

FEATURES

• INPUTS - Selectable MM and MC input which can handle just about any cartridge. So as your vinyl system grows over time, the ZEN Phono will always keep up.

• OUTPUTS – It features a Single-ended RCA output and an additional Balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn Output for those who want to take full advantage of the balanced circuit design. Less interference – clearer sound.

• TECH PACKED – Filled with premium components such as the OV series op-amps and Panasonic ECPU and TDK C0G capacitors.

• CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR TURNTABLE SETUP – Ultra-wide gain from 36dB to 72dB

• INTELLIGENT - Subsonic analog filter which solves warp issues effectively, your Vinyl collection will love you.

Gain settings:

• MC (v lo)@ 72dB (+/- 1dB)
• MC (lo) 60dB (+/- 1dB)
• MC (hi) 48dB (+/- 1dB)
• MM 36dB (+/- 1dB)

AI Sub-sonic filter:

• Remedies only the 'warp' in LPs  No negative impact to bass response

Max Output Voltage (RMS):

• 20v RMS bal output into 100k (< 1% THD & N)
• 13.5V RMS bal output into 600R (< 1% THD & N)

Output Impedance: 

• BAL 200 Ohm resistive
• SE 100 Ohm resistive

Input impedance:

• MM: 47K Ohms (Load: 110pF)
• MC High: 47K Ohms
• MC Low: 1K Ohms
• MC V Low: 110 Ohms

Signal/Noise Ratio: 

• 94dB(A) MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• 80dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• 84dB(A) MC Hi re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• 71dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• 90dB(A) MC lo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• 79dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MC lo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• 79dB(A) MC vlo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• 69dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MC vlo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL

EIN (equivalent input noise): 

• 0.6nV|/Hz (unweighted) MC lo/vlo -151dBV (A weighted) -141dBV (unweighted)
• 6.5nV|/Hz (unweighted) MM/MC hi -130dBV (A weighted) -119dBV (unweighted)

Harmonic Distortion: 

• < -110dB / 0.0003% MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• < -80dB / 0.01% MC lo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• < -86dB / 0.005% MC vlo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL

Dimensions:

• 160(l) x 113(w) x 35(h) mm
• 6.3" x 4.4" x 1.4"

Power Supply: 

• DC 5V / 500mA

Net weight: 

• 515g (1.14 Ibs)

Warranty: 

• 12 months

• 1 x ifi ZEN Phono Preamp
• 1 x RCA Connection cable
• 1 x Power Supply
• 1 x Installation Manual

• iFi Audio ZEN Phono User Manual