Premier Playback for Prized Records and Beyond
Enjoying the characteristic warmth and crackle of vinyl records is an aesthetic ritual that listeners ranging from casuals to audiophiles have indulged in for decades. Fittingly, the iFi Zen Phono 3 preamp was painstakingly engineered to support this experience with records of virtually any age. From time-worn to brand-new, Zen Phono 3’s intelligent Subsonic Filter and meticulously calculated RIAA equalization curve are working together to elicit sonorous, accurate playback that preserves the details, dynamics, and definition of your favorite tracks. Record collectors at Sweetwater appreciate the Zen Phono 3’s accommodating gain controls, offering four individually loadable MM/MC options from 36 to 72dB, as well as four input impedance settings. Whether your records are well-loved and warped or freshly pressed and unopened, iFi’s Zen Phono 3 preamp was crafted for uncompromising performance, sonic preservation, and accommodating listening.
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Intelligent subsonic filter for uncompromised listening
Zen Phono 3 provides listeners with an unparalleled blend of playback versatility and unwavering quality. Its onboard Subsonic Filter intelligently monitors playback in real time to discern bass rumbles induced by warping, thereby preserving the lush lows and presence often eliminated by lesser filters and doing so without adding any group delay. Zen Phono 3’s four MM/MC gain stages are paired with an accommodating Load feature, allowing you to mix and match different gain and load combinations independently, leading to seamless transitions and wide-reaching compatibility across cartridges. Furthermore, iFi developed the Zen Phono 3 with exacting equalization capabilities, deploying multiple parallel TDK C0G capacitors in its RIAA circuitry to produce a playback equalization curve within ±0.15dB. So, whether you’re connecting to your hi-fi setup or grabbing your premium headphones to use with the rear-mounted 4.4mm output, the Zen Phono 3 delivers premier playback to enjoy your favorite tunes the way they were meant to be heard. To boot, its slick look will elevate any sonic sanctuary.
iFi Zen Phono 3 Features:
- State-of-the-art phono preamp blends hi-fi listening and elegant visual aesthetics into an unobtrusive form factor to elevate all manners of vinyl playback
- Subsonic filter intelligently eliminates warp-induced rumble while preserving lows and full-spectrum presence to ensure premium listening with well-loved and new records alike
- Versatile MM/MC operations include 4 selectable gain stages and four impedance settings to accommodate multitudes of cartridge options and listening arrangements
- Load parameter lets you tee up different gain/impedance combinations for seamless listening across distinct source-audio configurations
- Painstakingly crafted RIAA playback equalization curve produces an output with a ±0.15dB tolerance to guarantee unrivaled accuracy in listening
- Flexible connectivity options include balanced 4.4mm headphone output for adaptable, hi-fi listening
