{"product_id":"ifi-zen-phono-3-desktop-mm-mc-phono-stage","title":"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZEN PHONO 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world where modern technology is ever-evolving, simplicity and connection are what we crave most.\u003cbr\u003eThe familiar act of picking your favourite LP, hearing the soft crackle before it starts and sharing a story or two with friends as you listen together.\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage Introduction\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_intro.png?v=1712939246\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent subsonic filter that removes LP warp without removing low end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-151dBV measured Equivalent Input Noise. 20dBV quieter than some Stereophile Class A+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh precision, (1.2MHz) highcurrent power supply controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise RIAA EQ with +\/- 0.15dB tolerance from 20Hz-20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.4mm balanced and RCA line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-72dB gain range and load impedance adjustment button to support a range of cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Perfect Match\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports four MM\/MC gain selections from 36-72dB and four input impedance settings, ensuring optimum compatibility with a wide range of cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage Top\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_top.png?v=1712939271\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCombat Warped Records\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures an intelligent subsonic filter designed to effectively remove ultra-low frequencies caused by warps, unlike typical bass-reducing filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRivals $1,000 Phono Amps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoasting a super-silent noise floor with an EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) of -151dBV, ZEN Phono 3 surpasses some Class Noise A+ models by 20dBV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuper Subsonic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur intelligent subsonic filter high passes the vertical (side) information much more heavily than the lateral (mid), as LP bass is invariably mono – due to elliptic equalising during vinyl mastering. This way it only filters record warp, without attenuating low bass or adding group delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage Subsonic Feature\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_subsonic.png?v=1712939291\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSubsonic Filter Frequency Response\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal subsonic filters aren’t intelligent. They’re typically hated by audiophiles because they filter out the rumble from warped records – but also filter out the bass. Our intelligent subsonic filter knows the difference between the two, and only filters the warp, leaving the song intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage Subsonic Frequency Response\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_subsonic-frequencyresponse.png?v=1712939311\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNoise Floor Comparison Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. It 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage Noise Floor\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_phonostage.png?v=1712939337\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHear Your Record Properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost records are recorded with an Inverse RIAA (Recording) Equalisation that needs to be undone on playback.\u003cbr\u003eZEN Phono 3’s RIAA playback equalisation curve is within a staggering +\/- 0.15dB tolerance – allowing for truthful, accurate music playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage EQ Curve\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_eq-curve.png?v=1712939355\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMax Out Every Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll new front button for adjusting input capacitance and load impedance settings, independently of gain settings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM\/MC-High:\u003c\/strong\u003e 47kΩ, 100\/200pF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC-Low\/V-Low:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\/400\/1kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimise Crosstalk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZEN Phono 3 is the only phono stage in its class to feature a\u003cbr\u003e4.4mm balanced output. Connect to active speakers, amplifiers or receivers with balanced inputs, and experience reduced crosstalk and noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage Balanced Output\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_balancedout.png?v=1712939378\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShockingly Silent\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZEN Phono 3 boasts an Equivalent Input Noise figure of -151dBV, which is -20dB quieter than some Stereophile Class A+ phono's which are -131dBV. The ZEN Phono 3 has its own high-tech 1.2MHz\u003cbr\u003epower supply on its own ‘island’ – so isolated, it does not pollute noise into the amplification stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIN THE BOX\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZEN Phono 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCA Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 Desktop MM\/MC Phono Stage In the Box\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/ifi_zen-phono-3_inthebox.png?v=1712939398\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput\u003c\/strong\u003e: RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain Settings\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM: 36dB, 48dB, 60dB, 72dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC High, MC Low, MC V Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: BAL 4.4mm\/UnBAL RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Power (RMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt;19.98V @ 100kΩ (THD+N\u0026lt;1%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnbalanced\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026gt;10.07V @ 100kΩ (THD+N\u0026lt;1%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM: 91dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC High: 71dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC Low: 89.6dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC V Low: 78.6dB(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent Input Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM: -127dBV(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC High: -129dBV(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC Low: -149.6dBV(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC V Low: -150.6dBV(A)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM: \u0026lt; 0.0027% @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC High: \u0026lt; 0.0095% @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC Low: \u0026lt; 0.031% @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC V Low: \u0026lt; 0.022% @ 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u0026lt;200Ω BAL; \u0026lt;100Ω UnBAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBAL: 20-80kHz (-3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnBAL: 20-20kHz (-0.15dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 158x113x35mm (6.2” x 4.4” x 1.4”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 456g (1.0 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty period\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eComparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZEN Phono 3\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eZEN Phono\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCartridge Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM, MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM, MC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain Settings (dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36, 48, 60 72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36, 48, 60 72\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad Adjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200pF\/1kΩ\/400Ω\/100Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Output Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20v RMS @ 100k\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20v RMS @ 100k\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200Ω Bal \u003cbr\u003e100Ω SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200Ω Bal \u003cbr\u003e100Ω SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM\/MC High: 47kΩ (Load 100\/200pF) \u003cbr\u003eMC Low: 1kΩ\/40Ω\/100Ω \u003cbr\u003eMC V Low: 1kΩ\/400Ω\/100Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMM\/MC High: 47kΩ (Load 110pF) \u003cbr\u003eMC Low: 1kΩ \u003cbr\u003eMC V Low: 110Ω\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz-20kHz (+\/- 0.15dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz-20kHz (+\/- 0.15dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquivalent Input Noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-151dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-151dB(A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonic Distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.0027% MM re 2V Bal \/ 1V SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.003% MM re 2V Bal \/ 1V SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e456g (1.00lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e515g (1.14 lbs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"iFi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46934745907433,"sku":"Z Phono 3 US","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/Zen-Phono-3_w_09.png?v=1762466786","url":"https:\/\/audio46.mom\/products\/ifi-zen-phono-3-desktop-mm-mc-phono-stage","provider":"Audio46 Headphone Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}