iFi ZEN Phono 3 Balanced MM/MC Phono Amplifier Intelligent Low Frequency Filter Built-in 1.2MHz Purified Power Supply

iFi ZEN Phono 3 Balanced MM/MC Phono Amplifier Intelligent Low Frequency Filter Built-in 1.2MHz Purified Power Supply

Description:
- If this is the type of connection you crave, then a well-designed phono stage is integral for your vinyl setup. It takes the subtle whispers of your cartridge and amplifies them hundreds of times, making your vinyl’s magic compatible with headphones, amps, receivers and speakers. The ZEN Phono 3 opens the door to that analogue world with style and substance. With an intelligent warp filter and versatile loading options, you will be able to hear your over-loved LPs as new and fully experiment with your system setup.

- Zen Phono 3 boasts futuristic features unlike any other entry-level stage:
  MM/MC with 36-72dB gain range
  Independent loading adjustment
  Super-silent -151dBV noise floor
  Precise RIAA with balanced output
  Intelligent subsonic filter
  High-tech 1.2MHz clean power supply

- The ZEN Phono 3 supports four MM/MC gain selections from 36 to 72dB and four input impedance settings.

- Mix and match gain and loading settings independently of each other with the all-new loading button, ensuring optimum compatibility with a wide range of cartridges and allowing you to get the sound ‘just right’.

- At the vinyl mastering stage, records are pressed with an inverse RIAA equalisation curve applied. This needs to be undone on playback by the phono stage to reveal the magic of the music.

- ZEN Phono 3’s RIAA EQ circuitry uses multiple capacitors for TDK C0G in parallel. This is for best stability and the least distortion.

- This allows for ZEN Phono 3’s RIAA playback equalization curve to be within +/-0.15dB tolerance from 20-20kHz, allowing you to hear your records more accurately than ever before.

- Its RIAA accuracy is on-par with more costly phono stages that use hand-selected capacitors.

- ZENPhono 3 has a high-tech clean power supply built directly into it, isolated on its own “island” and away from the rest of the board.

- The power supply’s isolation mitigates noise pollution of the analogue stage - ensuring that only the audio is amplified and allowing for the noise-floor to remain whisper quiet.

- ZEN Phono 3’s Equivalent Input Noise measures at -151dBV, which is 20dBV quieter than some Stereophile Class A+ phonos. For optimal noise performance, ensure that you are providing the cleanest power to your Phono 3.

- Adopting a custom OV Series operational-amplifier. This top-notch component contributes to the extremely low noise, low distortion (0.0001%) and wide bandwidth.

- For TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications. Getting ever closer to the theoretical ideal of pure, frequency-constant capacitance, these capacitors reduce capacitor-induced distortion to vanishingly low levels.

- For Texas Instruments low-noise ICs offer great unity-gain bandwidth, very low noise and distortion, high output drive capability, Common-mode and Power Supply Rejection Ratios of over 100 dB, wide maximum-output-swing bandwidths and high slew rates.

- With MM/MC, high/low and very low, the ZEN Phono is able to handle just about any cartridge. From 36dB all the way up to 72dB. So as your vinyl system grows over time, the ZEN Phono will always keep up.

- Balanced circuit design. Just not seen at this price point it is a superior method to the traditional single-ended circuit approach. Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk. Less Interference - clearer sound.

- For muRata control-type, low-ESR high-Q multi-layer capacitors. The ‘ESR control’ aspect of the Murata is something special. Their noise suppression abilities are impressive.

Specification:
- Analog input: RCA L/R
- Analog output: 4.4mm (balanced), RCA L/R (non-balanced)
- Maximum output voltage RMS:
  Balanced: ≤19.98V RMS 100Kohms (THD+N < 1%); ≤12.75V RMS 600Kohms (THD+N < 1%)
  Non-balanced: ≤10.07 RMS 100Kohms (THD+N < 1%); ≤7.94V RMS 600Kohms (THD+N < 1%)
- Output impedance: ≤200ohms(balanced); ≤100ohms (non-balanced)
- Input impedance (load):
  MM/MC HIGH: 100pF/200pF (47Kohms)
  MC LOW/MC V-LOW: 1Kohms/400ohms/100ohms
- Gain:
  MM: 36dB±1dB
  MC HIGH: 48dB±1dB
  MC LOW: 60dB±1dB
  MC V-LOW: 72dB±1dB
- SMR (balanced 2V/non-balanced 1V):
  MM: 91dB (A-weighted)/82dB (non-weighted 80kHz BW)
  MC HIGH: 81dB (A-weighted)/71dB (non-weighted 80kHz BW)
  MC LOW: 89.6dB (A-weighted)/80dB (non-weighted 80kHz BW)
  MC V-LOW: 78.6dB (A-weighted)/69dB (non-weighted 80kHz BW)
- EIN equivalent input noise (balanced 2V/non-balanced 1V)
  MM: 8.9nV|/Hz (non-weighted); -127dBV (A-weighted)/-118dBV (non-weighted)
  MC HIGH: 7.95nV|/Hz (non-weighted); -129dBV (A-weighted)/-119dBV (non-weighted)
  MC LOW: 0.7nV|/Hz (non-weighted); -149.6dBV (A-weighted)/-140dBV (non-weighted)
  MC V-LOW: 0.63nV|/Hz (non-weighted); -150.6dBV (A-weighted)/-141dBV (non-weighted)
- THD+N:
  MM: <-91dB/0.0027%
  MC HIGH: <-80dB/0.0095%
  MC LOW: <-70dB/0.031%
  MC V-LOW: <-73dB/0.022%
- Channel separation degree: > 75dB (1kHz for all mode)
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz (-0.15dB); 20Hz - 80kHz (-3dB)
- Power requirement: DC 5V/0.5A (center positive)
- Power consumption: 1.5W for no-load; 1.8W for full loaded
- Product size: 158 x 115 x 35mm
- Net weight: 456g

Package Included:
- 1 x ZEN Phono 3
- 1 x Power Adapter
- 1 x RCA Cable
- 1 x User Manual