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product_id: 438756681
title: "ZEN Air Phono - High Resolution External Turntable Preamplifier"
brand: "ifi"
price: "$530.02"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "I Fi"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/438756681-zen-air-phono-high-resolution-external-turntable-preamplifier
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 5V USB powered convenience Boosts MM & MC cartridge output Ultra low noise floor ZEN Air Phono - High Resolution External Turntable Preamplifier

**Brand:** ifi
**Price:** $530.02
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Elevate your vinyl game—hear what you’ve been missing!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ZEN Air Phono - High Resolution External Turntable Preamplifier by ifi
- **How much does it cost?** $530.02 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ec](https://www.desertcart.ec/products/438756681-zen-air-phono-high-resolution-external-turntable-preamplifier)

## 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

- • **Plug & Play Power:** USB-powered with minimal setup—upgrade your sound without the hassle
- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Sleek, lightweight design fits effortlessly into any audiophile setup
- • **Noise-Free Listening:** Engineered to eliminate hiss, rumble, and background noise for pure detail
- • **Crystal-Clear Vinyl Revival:** Transforms basic turntable sound into high-res audio bliss
- • **Dual Cartridge Compatibility:** Seamlessly supports both MM and MC cartridges for ultimate flexibility

## Overview

The iFi ZEN Air Phono is a high-resolution external preamplifier designed to dramatically enhance vinyl playback by reducing noise and boosting output for both MM and MC cartridges. USB-powered and compact, it delivers pristine analog sound with ultra-low noise, making it the perfect upgrade for discerning audiophiles seeking to unlock the full potential of their turntables.

## Description

Buy iFi ZEN Air Phono - High Resolution External Turntable Preamplifier. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Impressive - Replaced a more expensive unit which died after 5 years. Used on an MC cartridge, output is higher than the old unit, which is good. Well packed with detailed specifications which seem almost too good to be true at the price. Needs a USB 1 amp supply (packing contains a large box with just a USB cable inside - obviously space for a power supply). USB cable could be longer as I had to use an extender. As recommended by others I am using a combined USB adapter/power bank which should give a cleaner power supply. So far I am impressed.
Review: I thought Phono amps were for expensive decks. Blown away - Wow. My AudioTechnica LP3 was doing OK with my Yamaha receiver and Yamaha speakers but a friend suggested upgrading the cartridge and I saw a marginal improvement Then this phono amp had price down to 79 squid pushing me away from other sub 100 squid options. Blown away (metaphorically). Found a compatible mains adapter (not supplied), a spare red/white audio RCA cable. Plugged in, switched deck from line to phono and away I went. Fantastic sound. I cannot describe using hifi expert terms so I will just say that I am hearing much more stuff from records and both low and high frequencies are clearer. I cannot tell it is vinyl. The power lead supplied was just long enough. One extremely small negative - slight delay on start up/switch on of device. PS - Not using ground (deck grounded). No hum anyway.

## Features

- MAXIMIZE POTENTIAL - Enhances a basic built-in phono level in a turntable or amplifier system
- Clean audio: reduces hissing, noise and rumbling in vinyl playback
- EXPERTLY DESIGNED - Works with both MM and MC cartridges
- Very Low Noise - Hear every drop of detail against a super quiet background

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09V7TPL4W |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,172 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 11 in Home Audio Preamplifiers |
| Colour | black,white |
| Compatible Devices | AV Receiver, Amplifier, Audio Component with Analog Input |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (228) |
| Date First Available | 10 Mar. 2022 |
| Item Weight | 572 g |
| Item model number | 0311003 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 40.64 x 25.4 x 8.89 cm; 572 g |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** iFi
- **Colour:** black,white
- **Compatible devices:** AV Receiver, Amplifier, Audio Component with Analog Input
- **Included components:** USB power cable
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Maximum rotational speed:** 45 RPM
- **Model name:** ZEN Air Phono
- **Motor type:** DC Motor
- **Special feature:** MC AND MM support
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive
*by M***B on 9 September 2023*

Replaced a more expensive unit which died after 5 years. Used on an MC cartridge, output is higher than the old unit, which is good. Well packed with detailed specifications which seem almost too good to be true at the price. Needs a USB 1 amp supply (packing contains a large box with just a USB cable inside - obviously space for a power supply). USB cable could be longer as I had to use an extender. As recommended by others I am using a combined USB adapter/power bank which should give a cleaner power supply. So far I am impressed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I thought Phono amps were for expensive decks. Blown away
*by H***T on 25 November 2025*

Wow. My AudioTechnica LP3 was doing OK with my Yamaha receiver and Yamaha speakers but a friend suggested upgrading the cartridge and I saw a marginal improvement Then this phono amp had price down to 79 squid pushing me away from other sub 100 squid options. Blown away (metaphorically). Found a compatible mains adapter (not supplied), a spare red/white audio RCA cable. Plugged in, switched deck from line to phono and away I went. Fantastic sound. I cannot describe using hifi expert terms so I will just say that I am hearing much more stuff from records and both low and high frequencies are clearer. I cannot tell it is vinyl. The power lead supplied was just long enough. One extremely small negative - slight delay on start up/switch on of device. PS - Not using ground (deck grounded). No hum anyway.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its good but not that good
*by E***M on 8 April 2024*

Iv only tried this preamp out with one album so far. I used the 2018 version of Pink Floyds Animals. Reason being that the new version of this lp is claimed to be like "lifting a veil on the music"...and it is when played on my older full valve preamp. Played on the Ifi I felt like the veil had been pulled back over the music. It seemed to lack any good high end, instead favouring the low end (which sounded great). I think its trying to create a lush warmth to the music, and it does but at the cost of high end, it just seemed much more rolled off. Will try again when the new amp arrives but at the present its not for me.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-02-28*