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Unleash the Full Potential of Your Favorite Vinyl Records With iFi's ZEN Phono 3
Upgraded 2024 version of the original Phono stage
Supports x4 MC/MM gain selections for compatibility with a wide range of cartridges
Intelligent subsonic filter that transforms the sound of your warped vinyl...
Show more...Unleash the Full Potential of Your Favorite Vinyl Records With iFi's ZEN Phono 3
Upgraded 2024 version of the original Phono stage
Supports x4 MC/MM gain selections for compatibility with a wide range of cartridges
Intelligent subsonic filter that transforms the sound of your warped vinyl records
Super-silent noise floor of -151dBV, surpassing some Class A+ phono stages
Internal high-tech 1.2MHz clean power supply
Only phono stage in its class to feature 4.4mm Balanced output
Turn on Tranquility
In a world full of noise, welcome to ZEN. Today, modern technology is ever-evolving, and simplicity and connection are what we crave most... the familiar act of picking your favorite LP, hearing the soft crackle before it starts, and sharing a story or two with friends as you listen together.
IFi's ZEN Phono 3 allows you to slip seamlessly back into this blissful world of vinyl, and with its enhanced features and intelligent warp filter, you can break out your over-loved LP’s and hear them as new.
Key Features
Intelligent subsonic filter that removes LP warp without removing low end
-151dBV measured Equivalent Input Noise. 20dBV quieter than some Stereophile Class A+
High precision, (1.2MHz) high-current power supply controller
Precise RIAA EQ with +/- 0.15dB tolerance from 20Hz-20kHz
4.4mm Balanced and RCA line outputs
36-72dB gain range and load impedance adjustment button to support a range of cartridges
Super Subsonic
IFi's intelligent subsonic filter high passes the vertical (side) information much more heavily than the lateral (mid), as LP bass is invariably mono (due to ellipticequalizing during vinyl mastering.) This way, it only filters record warp, without attenuating low bass or adding group delay.
Normal subsonic filters aren’t intelligent. They’re typically hated by audiophiles because they filter out the rumble from warped records while also filtering out the bass. IFi's intelligent subsonic filter knows the difference between the two, and only filters the warp, leaving the song intact.
Minimize Crosstalk with 4.4mm
ZEN Phono 3 is the only phono stage in its class to feature a 4.4mm balanced output. Connect to active speakers, amplifiers or receivers with balanced inputs, and experience reduced crosstalk and noise.
Max Out Every Cartridge
All new front button for adjusting input capacitance and load impedance settings, independently of gain settings:
MM/MC-High: 47kΩ, 100/200pF
MC-Low/V-Low: 100/400/1kΩ
Lower Noise, Shockingly Silent
The noise floor of a typical phono stage is noticeable. This is because it sits above the level of the low-level textures and detail of the music and gets in the way of the song. The ZEN Phono 3 is distinctly different. Hear your music as it was meant to be heard without the noise you associate with vinyl records.
ZEN Phono 3 boasts an Equivalent Input Noise figure of -151dBV, which is -20dB quieter than some Stereophile Class A+ phono's which are -131dBV. Additionally, the ZEN Phono 3 has its own high-tech 1.2MHz power supply on its own ‘island.' Its isolated state prevents the pollution of noise into the amplification stage.
Hear Your Record Properly
Most records are recorded with an inverse RIAA (recording) equalization that needs to be undone on playback. ZEN Phono 3’s RIAA playback equalization curve is within a staggering +/- 0.15dB tolerance, allowing for truthful, accurate music playback.
Specifications
Analog Input: RCA
Analog Output: 4.4mm BAL | RCA
Gain: MM: 36dB | MC HIGH: 48dB | MC LOW: 60dB | MC V-LOW: 72dB
Frequency Response: BAL 20Hz-80kHz (-3dB) | SE 20Hz-20kHz (-0.15dB)
Channel Separation: >75dB (1kHz all modes)
Max Output Voltage (RMS)
4.4mm BAL: 100kΩ: ≥19.98V | 600Ω: ≥12.75V (THD+N <1%)
RCA: 100kΩ: ≥10.07V | 600Ω: 7.94V (THD+N <1%)
Output Impedance: 4.4mm BAL 200Ω | RCA 100Ω
Input Impedance: MM/MC HIGH: 100pF or 200pF (47kΩ) | MC LOW/MC V-LOW: 1kΩ or 400Ω or 100Ω
SNR (2V BAL, 1V RCA)
MM: 91dB (A)/82dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
MC HIGH: 81dB (A)/71dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
MC LOW: 89.6dB (A)/80dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
MC V-LOW: 78.6dB (A)/69dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
Harmonic Distortion (2V BAL, 1V RCA @ 600Ω)
MM: <-91dB/0.0027%
MC HIGH: <-80dB/0.0095%
MC LOW: <-70dB/0.031%
MC V-LOW: <-73dB/0.022%
Power Supply Req: DC 5V / 0.5A (centre + ve)
Power Consumption: No Signal ~ 1.5W | Max Signal ~ 1.8W
Dimensions: 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4"
Weight: 1 lb
IFi 1 Year Warranty
iFi Zen Phono 3 User Manual
In the Box
ZEN Phono 3
RCA Cable
Power adapter
Zen Phono 3 Quick Start Guide
Instruction Card
Upgraded 2024 version of the original Phono stage
Supports x4 MC/MM gain selections for compatibility with a wide range of cartridges
Intelligent subsonic filter that transforms the sound of your warped vinyl...
Show more...Unleash the Full Potential of Your Favorite Vinyl Records With iFi's ZEN Phono 3
Upgraded 2024 version of the original Phono stage
Supports x4 MC/MM gain selections for compatibility with a wide range of cartridges
Intelligent subsonic filter that transforms the sound of your warped vinyl records
Super-silent noise floor of -151dBV, surpassing some Class A+ phono stages
Internal high-tech 1.2MHz clean power supply
Only phono stage in its class to feature 4.4mm Balanced output
Turn on Tranquility
In a world full of noise, welcome to ZEN. Today, modern technology is ever-evolving, and simplicity and connection are what we crave most... the familiar act of picking your favorite LP, hearing the soft crackle before it starts, and sharing a story or two with friends as you listen together.
IFi's ZEN Phono 3 allows you to slip seamlessly back into this blissful world of vinyl, and with its enhanced features and intelligent warp filter, you can break out your over-loved LP’s and hear them as new.
Key Features
Intelligent subsonic filter that removes LP warp without removing low end
-151dBV measured Equivalent Input Noise. 20dBV quieter than some Stereophile Class A+
High precision, (1.2MHz) high-current power supply controller
Precise RIAA EQ with +/- 0.15dB tolerance from 20Hz-20kHz
4.4mm Balanced and RCA line outputs
36-72dB gain range and load impedance adjustment button to support a range of cartridges
Super Subsonic
IFi's intelligent subsonic filter high passes the vertical (side) information much more heavily than the lateral (mid), as LP bass is invariably mono (due to ellipticequalizing during vinyl mastering.) This way, it only filters record warp, without attenuating low bass or adding group delay.
Normal subsonic filters aren’t intelligent. They’re typically hated by audiophiles because they filter out the rumble from warped records while also filtering out the bass. IFi's intelligent subsonic filter knows the difference between the two, and only filters the warp, leaving the song intact.
Minimize Crosstalk with 4.4mm
ZEN Phono 3 is the only phono stage in its class to feature a 4.4mm balanced output. Connect to active speakers, amplifiers or receivers with balanced inputs, and experience reduced crosstalk and noise.
Max Out Every Cartridge
All new front button for adjusting input capacitance and load impedance settings, independently of gain settings:
MM/MC-High: 47kΩ, 100/200pF
MC-Low/V-Low: 100/400/1kΩ
Lower Noise, Shockingly Silent
The noise floor of a typical phono stage is noticeable. This is because it sits above the level of the low-level textures and detail of the music and gets in the way of the song. The ZEN Phono 3 is distinctly different. Hear your music as it was meant to be heard without the noise you associate with vinyl records.
ZEN Phono 3 boasts an Equivalent Input Noise figure of -151dBV, which is -20dB quieter than some Stereophile Class A+ phono's which are -131dBV. Additionally, the ZEN Phono 3 has its own high-tech 1.2MHz power supply on its own ‘island.' Its isolated state prevents the pollution of noise into the amplification stage.
Hear Your Record Properly
Most records are recorded with an inverse RIAA (recording) equalization that needs to be undone on playback. ZEN Phono 3’s RIAA playback equalization curve is within a staggering +/- 0.15dB tolerance, allowing for truthful, accurate music playback.
Specifications
Analog Input: RCA
Analog Output: 4.4mm BAL | RCA
Gain: MM: 36dB | MC HIGH: 48dB | MC LOW: 60dB | MC V-LOW: 72dB
Frequency Response: BAL 20Hz-80kHz (-3dB) | SE 20Hz-20kHz (-0.15dB)
Channel Separation: >75dB (1kHz all modes)
Max Output Voltage (RMS)
4.4mm BAL: 100kΩ: ≥19.98V | 600Ω: ≥12.75V (THD+N <1%)
RCA: 100kΩ: ≥10.07V | 600Ω: 7.94V (THD+N <1%)
Output Impedance: 4.4mm BAL 200Ω | RCA 100Ω
Input Impedance: MM/MC HIGH: 100pF or 200pF (47kΩ) | MC LOW/MC V-LOW: 1kΩ or 400Ω or 100Ω
SNR (2V BAL, 1V RCA)
MM: 91dB (A)/82dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
MC HIGH: 81dB (A)/71dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
MC LOW: 89.6dB (A)/80dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
MC V-LOW: 78.6dB (A)/69dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)
Harmonic Distortion (2V BAL, 1V RCA @ 600Ω)
MM: <-91dB/0.0027%
MC HIGH: <-80dB/0.0095%
MC LOW: <-70dB/0.031%
MC V-LOW: <-73dB/0.022%
Power Supply Req: DC 5V / 0.5A (centre + ve)
Power Consumption: No Signal ~ 1.5W | Max Signal ~ 1.8W
Dimensions: 6.2" x 4.6" x 1.4"
Weight: 1 lb
IFi 1 Year Warranty
iFi Zen Phono 3 User Manual
In the Box
ZEN Phono 3
RCA Cable
Power adapter
Zen Phono 3 Quick Start Guide
Instruction Card
