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product_id: 627496936
title: "Zen Phono 3 - Audiophile MM/MC Turntable Pre-Amplifier with Adjustable Loading and Intelligent Subsonic Filter"
brand: "ifi"
price: "B/.829"
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reviews_count: 12
category: "I Fi"
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# Intelligent subsonic filter Adjustable loading settings 36-72dB gain range Zen Phono 3 - Audiophile MM/MC Turntable Pre-Amplifier with Adjustable Loading and Intelligent Subsonic Filter

**Brand:** ifi
**Price:** B/.829
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your vinyl game with Zen Phono 3 — where every groove tells a story.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Zen Phono 3 - Audiophile MM/MC Turntable Pre-Amplifier with Adjustable Loading and Intelligent Subsonic Filter by ifi
- **How much does it cost?** B/.829 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- ifi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ifi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Versatile Gain Mastery:** From delicate MM to ultra-sensitive MC cartridges, dial in 36dB to 72dB gain for flawless sound evolution.
- • **Ultra-Clean Signal Path:** Custom OV Series op-amp delivers ultra-low noise and distortion (0.0001%) for pristine audiophile clarity.
- • **Precision Loading Control:** Front-panel loading button lets you tailor impedance perfectly, unlocking your cartridge’s true sonic potential.
- • **Advanced RIAA EQ Stability:** Multiple TDK C0G capacitors in parallel ensure rock-solid frequency response with minimal distortion.
- • **Noise-Busting Subsonic Filter:** Intelligent filter and ground-loop noise button keep your vinyl playback free from hum and interference.

## Overview

The Zen Phono 3 is a premium audiophile MM/MC turntable pre-amplifier featuring a wide 36-72dB gain range, adjustable loading settings, and an intelligent subsonic filter. Engineered with custom OV Series op-amps and precision RIAA EQ circuitry using TDK C0G capacitors, it delivers ultra-low noise and distortion for crystal-clear vinyl playback. Designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts, it ensures compatibility with virtually any cartridge and eliminates unwanted noise, making it a top-tier choice for elevating your analog audio experience.

## Description

desertcart.com: Zen Phono 3 - Audiophile MM/MC Turntable Pre-Amplifier with Adjustable Loading and Intelligent Subsonic Filter : Electronics

Review: Best value in HiFi - Wow this thing really leveled-up the sound of my Pro-ject customized record player. The brain of my system is a Yammy A8A (usually in direct mode for 2 channel pure sound with records) which apparently has a dismal phono preamp. This Zen 3 brings incredible detail and presence to the sound. It is a singular value, maybe the best value in all of HiFi things. If you have good speakers, or even mere okay speakers, this, this I tell you, is what all affordable systems need. Is it better than super expensive ones? I don’t know. This one sounds great to me. If you have any magnetic gremlin in your connections, this unit also has a button to kill that noise. I was able to find my gremlin (power the phono player, the Zen 3, and your pre-amp or receiver all on the same circuit). Until I sorted it, the button was handy. If you cannot sort out line interference, this may be a no-brainer purchase for you, since it has a button for it.
Review: FANTASTIC SOUND - EVEN WITH HI-END MC CART - I bought this based on the reviews. This is my 2nd phono pre-amp ; I run two turntables, one with a MM cartridge and one with a high-end, very sensitive lo-output MC cartridge -for detailed sound out of those 'special' vinyl albums. The Zen has settings which are flexible yet easy to set up. I also bought the balanced XLR to 4mm cable since my amplifier supports XLR as an input. I'm using this with the MC cartridge, and the sound is - the best I've heard. The texture and detail on a well recorded album is simply stunning. I am sure it would sound great with MM cartridges also. Very easy to adjust. The only adjustment on the back panel is the 'gain' and for the majority of MM users, you wont even need to bother. Everything else is on the front panel. Unit is made of high quality materials. Very satisfied with this, especially at this price point. You can easily spend $$$$ on phono pre-amps but I am not sure I can better the sound I'm experiencing. Recommended.

## Features

- With MM/MC, high/low and very low, the ZEN Phono is able to handle just about any cartridge. From 36dB all the way up to 72dB. So as your vinyl system grows over time, the ZEN Phono will always keep up.
- ZEN Phono 3’s RIAA EQ circuitry uses multiple TDK C0G capacitors in parallel. This is for best stability and the least distortion.
- Mix and match gain and loading settings independently of each other with the all-new loading button, ensuring optimum compatibility with a wide range of cartridges and allowing you to get the sound ‘just right’.
- As with many other iFi audio products, we’ve incorporated a custom OV Series operational-amplifier. This top-notch component contributes to the extremely low noise, low distortion (0.0001%) and wide bandwidth.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D1RCTXK3 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,193 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2 in Home Audio Phono Preamps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (83) |
| Date First Available | April 15, 2024 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.68 pounds |
| Item model number | Zen Phono 3 |
| Manufacturer | Abbingdon Music Research |
| Product Dimensions | 10.83 x 6.1 x 2.17 inches |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best value in HiFi
*by C***A on October 4, 2025*

Wow this thing really leveled-up the sound of my Pro-ject customized record player. The brain of my system is a Yammy A8A (usually in direct mode for 2 channel pure sound with records) which apparently has a dismal phono preamp. This Zen 3 brings incredible detail and presence to the sound. It is a singular value, maybe the best value in all of HiFi things. If you have good speakers, or even mere okay speakers, this, this I tell you, is what all affordable systems need. Is it better than super expensive ones? I don’t know. This one sounds great to me. If you have any magnetic gremlin in your connections, this unit also has a button to kill that noise. I was able to find my gremlin (power the phono player, the Zen 3, and your pre-amp or receiver all on the same circuit). Until I sorted it, the button was handy. If you cannot sort out line interference, this may be a no-brainer purchase for you, since it has a button for it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FANTASTIC SOUND - EVEN WITH HI-END MC CART
*by J***Y on October 6, 2025*

I bought this based on the reviews. This is my 2nd phono pre-amp ; I run two turntables, one with a MM cartridge and one with a high-end, very sensitive lo-output MC cartridge -for detailed sound out of those 'special' vinyl albums. The Zen has settings which are flexible yet easy to set up. I also bought the balanced XLR to 4mm cable since my amplifier supports XLR as an input. I'm using this with the MC cartridge, and the sound is - the best I've heard. The texture and detail on a well recorded album is simply stunning. I am sure it would sound great with MM cartridges also. Very easy to adjust. The only adjustment on the back panel is the 'gain' and for the majority of MM users, you wont even need to bother. Everything else is on the front panel. Unit is made of high quality materials. Very satisfied with this, especially at this price point. You can easily spend $$$$ on phono pre-amps but I am not sure I can better the sound I'm experiencing. Recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Upgrade to the Original Zen Phono
*by F***M on November 15, 2025*

I have the original Zen Phono that I purchased in 2022 and for the last three years it has given me solid performance and excellent fidelity. I saw that that the Zen Phono 3 was under $200, so I decided to give it a try-out. Wow! There is a difference! After playing a few of my favorite LPs through my Original Zen Phono, I swapped out the phono amps, correctly set the switches on the Zen Phono 3 and played the same LPs. The immediate difference was in the soundstage. It was much wider and three dimensional. The sonics were also clearer and more detailed. The Phono 1 was no slouch, I enjoyed many LPs hearing wonderful clarity and beautiful separation, but the Phono 3 just took it several notches higher. There was a lushness that gave my system a sound many times its cost. This was right when I connected the Phono 3 and started playing the music right away, no break-in! I can imagine after I play this baby for another 50-60 hours. This is a highly recommended upgrade if you own the original Zen Phono Preamp. For $200? It's a no-brainer.

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