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Parasound ZPhono Phono Preamplifier
Description of the Parasound ZPhono Phono Preamplifier
Elevate Your Vinyl Experience, Simply and Affordably
The Zphono brings high-performance vinyl playback into a compact, half-width chassis at an unbeatable price. Perfect for anyone with a turntable, it delivers the vibrant warmth, detail, and clarity that makes vinyl so addictive, without complexity or clutter.
With a low-noise, precision analogue circuit and a real power supply inside (no wall wart), the Zphono delivers fuller, more engaging sound whether you use a moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridge.
Why Vinyl Fans Love It
- “A killer piece of vinyl kit.” —easy recommendation for its clarity and value
- “Quiet as a church mouse.” —no hum, no hiss—with immersive musicality
- “Brings records back to life.” —warmth and immediacy that upgrades listener enjoyment
Where It Fits in Your System
Simply connect your turntable (MM or MC) to the Zphono’s RCA input, and send the signal out to an amp or receiver. A grounded design and polarity switch ensure low noise and compatibility with any setup.
Its half-width chassis makes it easy to add to racks or stack with other gear—perfect for space-saving systems or elegant setups.
What Makes It Stand Out
- Supports both MM and MC cartridges—switchable gain (46/61 dB)
- Precise RIAA equalisation with ultra-low distortion and noise
- Built-in linear power supply—quiet and reliable
- Ground post and AC polarity switch to prevent hum
- Compact half-rack width chassis perfect for dense setups
- Gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs, optional rack-mount kit available
What You’ll Hear
- Rich, expressive midrange that brings vocals and instruments to life
- Deep, controlled bass and clean highs—detailed and dynamic playback
- Quiet background with zero distractions—listen deeper to your records
Final Word
The Zphono is vinyl’s best friend—high-quality playback without the price tag. Compact, straightforward, and addictively musical, it’s the easy upgrade that unlocks the soul of your record collection—no frills, no fuss, just timeless sound.
Features of the Parasound ZPhono Phono Preamplifier
- Works with all line drive preamplifiers
- RIAA curve accurate to 0.25 dB
- Ultra-low distortion
- Switchable gain for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges
- Exclusive AC polarity switch to eliminate hum
- Ultra high-speed, low-noise opamps
- Audiophile grade resistors and capacitors
- Gold-plated RCA input and output jacks
- Unique half-rack width chassis; 1 rack space high
Specifications of the Parasound ZPhono Phono Preamplifier
Gain at 1 kHz :
MM, 46dB; MC, 61 dB
Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz :
MM, 5 mV in for 1.1 V output
MC, .9 mV in for 1.1 V output
Input Impedance:
MM, 47 k Ω
MC, 100 Ω
Input overload:
MM, 200 mV; MC, 36 mV
Input Capacitance
150 pF
RIAA accuracy:
0.25 dB, 20 Hz – 20 kHz
S/N ratio:
MM, 84 dB
MC, 58 dB
Power requirement:
115 V – 230 V, 60/50 Hz, 5 W
Dimensions:
8-1/2 w x 1-3/4 h x 10 d, 2 h with feet
Net weight: 4 lbs
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