Parasound Zphono Z Custom 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
• Rack mount kit sold separately (click to view)

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.

Dagogo  February 2019 
"Enter Parasound's Zphono: minus a wall-wart (YAY) and minus hum and RF interference (double YAY) for which I am truly grateful. The ZPhono is quiet as a church mouse with all of the tables I auditioned."