{"product_id":"ifi-zen-phono-3","title":"iFi ZEN Phono v3 | Phono Stage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi Zen DAC 3 logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-logo.jpg?v=1712685412\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 57%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUnleash the Full Potential of Your Favorite Vinyl Records With iFi's ZEN Phono 3\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded 2024 version of the original Phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports x4 MC\/MM gain selections for compatibility with a wide range of cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntelligent subsonic filter that transforms the sound of your warped vinyl records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper-silent noise floor of -151dBV, surpassing some Class A+ phono stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal high-tech 1.2MHz clean power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly phono stage in its class to feature 4.4mm Balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 front right quarter closeup\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-quarter-closeup.jpg?v=1712686591\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTurn on Tranquility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world full of noise, welcome to \u003cstrong\u003eZEN\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIFi'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent subsonic filter\u003c\/strong\u003e that removes LP warp without removing low end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e-151dBV measured \u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent Input Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e. 20dBV quieter than some Stereophile Class A+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh precision, (1.2MHz) high-current\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise RIAA EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e with +\/- 0.15dB tolerance from 20Hz-20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm Balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e and RCA line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36-72dB gain range and load impedance adjustment button to support \u003cstrong\u003ea range of cartridges\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-features.jpg?v=1713209089\" alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 PCB with feature thumbnails\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuper Subsonic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIFi'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 elliptic\u003cbr\u003eequalizing during vinyl mastering.) This way, it only filters record warp, without attenuating low bass or adding group delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 rear closeup highlighting balanced 4.4mm jack\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-balanced.jpg?v=1713233797\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimize Crosstalk with 4.4mm\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZEN 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMax Out Every Cartridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll new front button for adjusting input capacitance and load impedance settings, independently of gain settings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMM\/MC-High: \u003cstrong\u003e47kΩ, 100\/200pF\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMC-Low\/V-Low: \u003cstrong\u003e100\/400\/1kΩ\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-capacitance.jpg?v=1713233419\" alt=\"iFi ZEN Phono 3 front closeup highlighting input capacitance button\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Noise, Shockingly Silent\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 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.\u003c\/p\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. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHear Your Record Properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-connection.jpg?v=1713207200\" alt=\"iFi Zen phono 3 connections guide\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4mm BAL | RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM: 36dB | MC HIGH: 48dB | MC LOW: 60dB | MC V-LOW: 72dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e BAL 20Hz-80kHz (-3dB) | SE 20Hz-20kHz (-0.15dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;75dB (1kHz all modes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Output Voltage (RMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm BAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100kΩ: ≥19.98V | 600Ω: ≥12.75V (THD+N \u0026lt;1%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRCA:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100kΩ: ≥10.07V | 600Ω: 7.94V (THD+N \u0026lt;1%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4mm BAL 200Ω | RCA 100Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e MM\/MC HIGH: 100pF or 200pF (47kΩ) | MC LOW\/MC V-LOW: 1kΩ or 400Ω or 100Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSNR (2V BAL, 1V RCA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91dB (A)\/82dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC HIGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81dB (A)\/71dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC LOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 89.6dB (A)\/80dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC V-LOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78.6dB (A)\/69dB (unweighted 80kHz BW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Distortion (2V BAL, 1V RCA @ 600Ω)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMM:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-91dB\/0.0027%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC HIGH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-80dB\/0.0095%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC LOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-70dB\/0.031%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMC V-LOW:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;-73dB\/0.022%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply Req:\u003c\/strong\u003e DC 5V \/ 0.5A (centre + ve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Signal ~ 1.5W | Max Signal ~ 1.8W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.2\" x 4.6\" x 1.4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"iFi Audio Terms and Conditions\" href=\"https:\/\/ifi-audio.com\/about-ifi\/warranty\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIFi 1 Year Warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"iFi Zen Phono 3 User Manual 1.01\" href=\"https:\/\/media.ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ZEN-Phono-3-User-Manual_Ver1.01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eiFi Zen Phono 3 User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\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\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"iFi Zen Phono 3 Quick Start Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/media.ifi-audio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ZEN-Phono-3-QSC_V1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eZen Phono 3 Quick Start Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction Card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"iFi Zen Phono 3 In the Box guide\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-inthebox.jpg?v=1713207156\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iFi Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":41778578456651,"sku":"IFI-ZEN-PHONO-3","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":41778578489419,"sku":"IFI-ZEN-PHONO-3-OB","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/ifi-zen-phono-3-0-thumb.jpg?v=1712686630","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/ifi-zen-phono-3","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}