iFi Zen Air Phono - Desktop Phono Stage

Immerse yourself in the pure, soulful sound of vinyl with the ZEN Air Phono by iFi audio. This super affordable phono stage, also known as a phono pre-amp, is a necessary addition to any turntable setup. It provides the crucial connection between your record cartridge/pickup (stylus) and the amplifier, amplifying the tiny signal output from your turntable cartridges up to several hundred times the original size, making it loud enough for your amplifier.

In the era of digital audio, most receivers and amps lack a built-in phono stage, necessitating a separate unit. The ZEN Air Phono not only fills this gap but also upgrades a basic built-in phono stage in a turntable or amplifier system.

Purer Sound:

Listening to music on vinyl is a unique experience, and the ZEN Air Phono takes it a step further by reducing hiss, noise, and rumble on your records. It works with both Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges, accommodating cartridges with an output voltage of 2mV and higher (MM setting) and those with outputs less than 2mV (MC setting). The gain switch on the rear allows you to change this setting easily.

Advanced Features:

The ZEN Air Phono comes with a precise RIAA equalisation setting to satisfy the most demanding vinyl lover. It also features a unique 'subsonic filter' to eliminate any warp on your records without affecting the bass or causing phase issues.

High-Quality Components:

The ZEN Air Phono incorporates a custom OV Series operational-amplifier, contributing to its extremely low noise, low distortion (0.0001%), and wide bandwidth. It uses TDK C0G (Class 1 ceramic) capacitors for high stability and low losses, and Panasonic ECPU capacitors, each constructed from some 3,500 layers of ultra-thin dielectrics, offering class-leading Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR), low impedance, and frequency stability.

Technical Specifications:

Experience the ZEN Air Phono by iFi audio - the affordable phono stage that makes your vinyl sound purer than ever.