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#3 in Phono PreampsBest Value

iFi Zen Phono

Name: iFi Zen Phono
Brand: iFi Audio
Rating: 9 (1 reviews)

iFi Audio

$149.00 – $179.00

Phono preamplifier with four EQ curves including RIAA, Columbia, Decca, and eRIAA for playing vintage and modern pressings accurately. Supports MM and MC with gain adjustment and a subsonic filter.

9.0

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.0

User Sentiment

9.0

Value Score

8.8

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

8.7

Community

8.4

Availability

8.7

Pros

Four EQ curve options for vintage records
Built-in subsonic filter
MM and MC support

Cons

Multiple curves can confuse beginners
External power supply

Don't buy this if…

Using the wrong EQ curve for your record pressing era will result in dramatically incorrect tonal balance.

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