iFi-nitely stylish, sonically precise
If you're looking to squeeze more detail out of your vinyl collection, the iFi ZEN Phono has a lot to offer. Not only does it look super cool, but it also produces warm, accurate, and clearly defined sound. Its innovative super-smart subsonic filter discerns between the pleasing bass notes of your favorite tunes and the unwanted rumble that can sometimes be present on imperfect or well-loved records.
Like a buffet for your cartridge cravings
iFi has made this preamp configurable to work with a large array of phono cartridges. There are four selectable Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) gain settings, with additional impedance options, so you can pick and choose based around your cartridge, allowing for the inevitable upgrade down the road. Be confident that with the correct settings, you will get the tastiest results.
Sweeping up the noise floor
Since part of the charm of vinyl listening is capturing the subtle nuances and details in the music, noise floor ratings are crucial. A high noise floor can obscure these subtleties, detracting from the listening experience. Fortunately, iFi has incorporated technology to significantly reduce the noise floor to an impressive -151dBV. In simpler terms, this means that the ZEN Phono 3 preserves the crisp, detailed sound of your records, so your favorite classical or jazz albums will sound just as fresh as they did the day they were released.
Keep your cochleas cacophony free
Another key factor to good sound is keeping the audio and power portions of the preamp separate. Having the two intermingled can introduce noise, so iFi has isolated the power supply to its own "island.” This, combined with iFi's Active Noise Cancellation II technology within the power supply, helps keep other EMI and RFI interference out of the preamp and ultimately out of your ears.
