For that reason, it's well worth auditioning. This product doesn't offer the same level of enthusiasm and dynamism found in a few of the options listed above, but we can't help but fall for its honest sonic character. Writing your memoirs, creating a family history, leaving lessons learned. If the aim of the game is to reproduce each note, having perhaps given it a little polish, Zen Phono wins hands down.

It's clean but never drifts into the realms of clinical. It's also worth noting that the balanced circuit design reduces noise and crosstalk – a feature less common at this end of the market.

It's suited to moving magnet cartridges, but can handle moving coil too. The input capacitance is switchable, and there is very little background noise or hum.

Perfect for turntables, this phono preamp is excellent for recording and playing back music. In fact, you'll struggle to find anything that does a better job, clarity-wise, at this price.Īs you'd expect from a company with solid reputation in this sector, the iFi Zen Phono is well-built. A more affordable option than the SPL Phono, the ART DJ Pre II is the best phono preamp under 100. The iFi Zen Phono is a welcome edition the ranks of decent, entry-level phono stages that make your records sound clean.

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