Ifi Zen Phono 3

iFi Zen Phono 3 – Innovative RIAA amplifier with superior technology

The iFi Zen Phono 3 is an advanced phono preamplifier designed to bring out the best in your vinyl records. Combining cutting-edge technology with a sleek, modern design, the Zen Phono 3 offers an unparalleled audio experience that revives the nostalgic feeling of listening to LPs. Whether you're a seasoned vinyl enthusiast or a beginner, the Zen Phono 3 will elevate your listening experience to new heights and let you rediscover the joy of analog sound in a digital age.

Highlights

• Intelligent Subsonic Filter: Effectively eliminates unwanted rumble from warped or wavy LPs without affecting the deep bass frequencies, ensuring a clean and undisturbed listening experience.
• Precise RIAA equalization: With an accuracy of +/- 0.15dB between 20Hz and 20kHz, Zen Phono 3 guarantees a faithful and precise reproduction of your music as it was originally intended.
• Ultra-low noise level: An extremely low input noise level of -151dBV ensures a nearly silent background, allowing even the finest details in the music to shine through.
• Flexible connectivity options: Equipped with both balanced 4.4mm outputs and traditional RCA line outputs for easy integration with various sound systems and amplifiers.
• Adjustable settings: Adjust gain (36dB, 48dB, 60dB, 72dB) and load independently for perfect compatibility with a wide range of MM and MC pickups.
• Clean Power Supply: The isolated 1.2MHz high-tech power supply reduces electrical noise, resulting in clearer and more detailed audio reproduction

Futuristic Features with a Nostalgic Feel

In a world where modern technology is constantly evolving, the iFi Zen Phono 3 allows you to rediscover the authentic connection to music through vinyl. It combines the best of both worlds by uniting advanced technology with the timeless joy of listening to your favorite LPs. With the Zen Phono 3, you can enjoy the distinctive warmth and depth that only vinyl can deliver, enhanced with today's highest technological standards.

Super Smart Subsonic Filter

Traditional subsonic filters can often compromise sound quality by filtering out both unwanted rumble and the music's low frequencies. Zen Phono 3's intelligent subsonic filter distinguishes between the low-frequency rumble from warped or worn records and the deep bass frequencies in the music. This means that only the unwanted rumble is eliminated, while the music's bass remains powerful and undisturbed, resulting in a cleaner, more accurate sound reproduction.

Your Pickup, Your Rules

The Zen Phono 3's flexible settings allow you to precisely tailor the preamp to your specific pickup. It supports both Moving Magnet (MM) and Moving Coil (MC) pickups and offers four gain settings from 36dB to 72dB, as well as independent load adjustments. This versatility allows you to experiment and find the perfect combination to suit your taste and equipment, so you always get the optimal sound experience.

Precise RIAA Equalization

To ensure accurate and authentic reproduction of your records, the Zen Phono 3 uses a precise RIAA equalization curve. By using high-quality TDK C0G capacitors in the circuit, minimal distortion and high stability are achieved. This means that the music is reproduced exactly as it was recorded, with all the details and nuances intact, bringing you closer to the artist's original vision.

Extremely Quiet Performance

The Zen Phono 3 is designed with an advanced power supply that is isolated from the rest of the circuitry to minimize noise interference. With an equivalent input noise of an impressive -151dBV, the preamplifier is exceptionally quiet. This ultra-low noise level ensures that you can enjoy crystal clear and detailed sound without the distracting background noise usually found in much more expensive high-end equipment.

Advanced Components for Optimal Sound

To achieve the highest sound quality, the Zen Phono 3 is constructed with carefully selected and advanced components. It uses a specially developed OV series operational amplifier, which contributes to extremely low noise and distortion, as well as a wide bandwidth. TDK C0G capacitors offer high stability and reduce capacitor-induced distortion to a minimum. In addition, Texas Instruments low-noise ICs are used, ensuring high performance with low distortion and high output capacity. The balanced circuit design further reduces noise and crosstalk, resulting in even cleaner and more accurate sound reproduction.