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The Parasound ZPhono is a half-width phono preamplifier designed for moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges, featuring a rear-panel cartridge select switch, AC polarity switch to eliminate hum, gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs, and a built-in linear power supply for quiet operation. It provides precise RIAA equalization, low distortion, and compatibility with line-level preamps or integrated amps. Successor to the PPH-100, it offers improved noise performance and is ideal for vinyl enthusiasts seeking affordable, high-fidelity phono stage without wall-wart power supplies. Dimensions allow easy integration into dense setups, with optional rack-mount kit.
Analog signal output specifications
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Size, weight, and appearance
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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 Alva Duo's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the ZPhono's 84 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 61 dB, its mm gain 39 dB against 46 dB, and its output voltage 0.3V RMS against 1.1V RMS.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Phono Box S2's signal-to-noise is 85 dB against the ZPhono's 84 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 61 dB, its mm gain 40 dB against 46 dB, and its weight 0.57 kg (1 lbs) against 1.8 kg (4 lbs).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The PP 2e's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the ZPhono's 84 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 61 dB, its mm gain 35 dB against 46 dB, and its output voltage 5.3V RMS against 1.1V RMS.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The V-LPS's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the ZPhono's 84 dB, its mc gain 60 dB against 61 dB, its mm gain 40 dB against 46 dB, and its output voltage 0.3V RMS against 1.1V RMS.
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