iFi Audio Zen Phono 3

In an era dominated by rapid technological advancements, the allure of a simpler, more connected time becomes increasingly precious. This nostalgia is beautifully captured by the ritual of vinyl listening—from the tactile sensation of placing a record on the turntable to the anticipatory crackle that precedes the music. The iFi Audio Zen Phono 3 enhances this experience, bridging the gap between analog warmth and modern fidelity. Its intelligent warp filter and versatile loading options rejuvenate well-loved LPs, while allowing for exhaustive experimentation with your audio setup. The Zen Phono 3 is not just a device; it's your gateway to a richer, more authentic musical journey.

Superior Specification

The Zen Phono 3 is designed to thrill audiophiles with features that are ahead of its time, especially for an entry-level phono stage. It supports both MM (Moving Magnet) and MC (Moving Coil) cartridges with a gain range of 36-72dB. It also boasts an impressively low noise floor at -151dBV, ensuring crystal-clear audio reproduction. The precise RIAA with balanced output and an intelligent subsonic filter underline its superior technical credentials. Furthermore, it is equipped with a high-tech 1.2MHz clean power supply, ensuring that your vinyl listening is as pristine as it is pleasurable.

Your Cartridge, Your Rules

Flexibility is at the heart of the Zen Phono 3, accommodating four MM/MC gain selections from 36 to 72dB and four input impedance settings. The newly introduced loading button allows independent adjustment of gain and loading settings, making it compatible with a wide variety of cartridges. This customization enables users to tailor the sound to their exact preferences, ensuring the vinyl playback is not just heard, but felt.

Exacting Equalisation

Vinyl records are created with an inverse RIAA equalization curve that must be precisely reversed during playback to accurately reproduce the original sound. The Zen Phono 3 achieves this with remarkable precision, using multiple TDK C0G capacitors in parallel for optimal stability and minimal distortion. Its RIAA playback equalization curve remains within a tight tolerance of +/- 0.15dB from 20Hz to 20kHz, rivaling the performance of much more expensive units and allowing you to experience your music with unparalleled fidelity.

Shockingly Silent

One of the standout features of the Zen Phono 3 is its ultra-quiet performance, thanks to a sophisticated clean power supply that is isolated from the rest of the circuitry. This design significantly reduces noise interference, ensuring that the music signal is amplified in its purest form. The device's Equivalent Input Noise is an astounding -151dBV, which is significantly quieter than many high-end phono stages, making the Zen Phono 3 a leader in its class for those who seek a truly immersive listening experience without background noise.

Power and Purity Combined

To maximize the Zen Phono 3’s performance, pairing it with the iFi iPower2 power supply is recommended. This accessory is designed to enhance audio clarity by using Active Noise Cancellation II technology to eliminate electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI). With this setup, listeners can enjoy a level of audio purity that faithfully conveys every nuance of their favorite records, free from any noise or graininess. Dive into the deep, dynamic world of vinyl with the Zen Phono 3 and rediscover your music collection in a way that you never imagined possible.