ZPhono XRM vs Emotiva XPS-1
The XPS-1's mc gain is 60 dB against the ZPhono XRM's 50 dB. Both share thd (0.020%) and mm gain (40 dB).
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The Parasound ZPhono XRM is a moving-magnet/moving-coil phono preamplifier delivering studio-grade vinyl performance. It features switchable MM gain (40 dB / 50 dB) and MC gain (50 dB / 60 dB), continuously variable MC loading from 50–1050 Ω, and separate MM and MC input stages so two turntables can stay connected simultaneously. Outputs include both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA, plus a subsonic rumble filter and a stereo/mono switch. An internally mounted high-capacity, low-noise linear power supply (no wall-wart) keeps the noise floor exceptionally low. Frequency response is 20 Hz–20 kHz ±0.2 dB, THD 0.02% at 1 kHz, with tight RIAA accuracy.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The XPS-1's mc gain is 60 dB against the ZPhono XRM's 50 dB. Both share thd (0.020%) and mm gain (40 dB).
The Skoll's thd is 0.006% against the ZPhono XRM's 0.020% and its mc gain 60 dB against 50 dB. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The StudioPhono's thd is 0.010% against the ZPhono XRM's 0.020% and its mc gain 66 dB against 50 dB. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Phono Box S2's thd is 0.010% against the ZPhono XRM's 0.020% and its mc gain 60 dB against 50 dB. Both share mm gain (40 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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