iFi ZEN Phono V3

We took our highly respected pre-amp and made important improvements:

Shockingly Silent

• ZEN Phono 3 has a high-tech clean power supply built directly into it, isolated on its own “island” and away from the rest of the board.
• The power supply’s isolation mitigates noise pollution of the analogue stage, ensuring that only the audio is amplified and allowing for the noise-floor to remain whisper quiet.
• ZEN Phono 3’s Equivalent Input Noise measures at -151dBV, which is 20dBV quieter than some Stereophile Class A+ phonos.*
• For optimal noise performance, ensure that you are providing the cleanest power to your Phono 3.

Ultra-Quiet Power Supply

• The iFi iPower2 is an ultra-quiet, ultra-clean audiophile-grade power supply.
• Features Active Noise Cancellation II technology to cancel out all incoming EMI and RFI noise, ensuring clear and reliable sound reproduction.

Balanced Circuit Design

• ZEN Phono 3 utilizes a balanced circuit design, superior to traditional single-ended circuit approaches.
• Balanced circuits reduce noise and crosstalk, providing less interference and clearer sound.
• This advanced design is rarely seen at this price point.

Specifications

Zen Phono 3 boasts futuristic features unlike any other entry-level stage:

What's Included

• iFi Zen Phono
• iFi DC power supply input
• RCA stereo interconnects
• iFi Audio ZEN Phono manual
• 12 month factory warranty

Input / Output

• 4.4mm Pentaconn balanced output
• Single ended RCA stereo output
• Single ended RCA stereo input
• Input impedance:
  • MM: 47K Ohms (Load: 110pF)
  • MC High: 47K Ohms
  • MC Low: 1K Ohms
  • MC V Low: 110 Ohms
• Output Impedance (BAL/SE): 200 Ohm resistive / 100 Ohm resistive
• Max Output Voltage (RMS):
  • 20v RMS bal output into 100k (< 1% THD & N)
  • 13.5V RMS bal output into 600R (< 1% THD & N)
• Signal/Noise Ratio:
  • 94dB(A) MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • 80dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • 84dB(A) MC Hi re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • 71dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • 90dB(A) MC lo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • 79dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MC lo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • 79dB(A) MC vlo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • 69dB(unweighted 80kHz BW) MC vlo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
• EIN 0.6nV|/Hz (unweighted) MC lo/vlo:
  • -151dBV (A weighted)
  • -141dBV (unweighted)
• EIN 6.5nV|/Hz (unweighted) MM/MC hi:
  • -130dBV (A weighted)
  • -119dBV (unweighted)
• Harmonic Distortion:
  • < -110dB / 0.0003% MM re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • -80dB / 0.01% MC lo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL
  • -86dB / 0.005% MC vlo re 2V BAL/1V UNBAL

Dimensions

• (W) 6.3" x (L) 4.4" x (H) 1.4"
• Weight: 1.4 lbs