--- product_id: 1165591 title: "Zphono Phono Pre Amplifier" brand: "parasound" price: "€ 11.57" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1165591-zphono-phono-pre-amplifier store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Switchable gain AC polarity switch Compact design Zphono Phono Pre Amplifier **Brand:** parasound **Price:** € 11.57 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate Your Vinyl Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zphono Phono Pre Amplifier by parasound - **How much does it cost?** € 11.57 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1165591-zphono-phono-pre-amplifier) ## Best For - parasound enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted parasound brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Hassle-Free Setup:** Exclusive AC polarity switch eliminates hum for a pristine listening experience. - • **Unleash Your Sound:** Experience the perfect balance with switchable gain for both Moving Coil and Moving Magnet cartridges. - • **Precision Engineering:** RIAA curve accuracy to 0.25 dB ensures your music sounds just as the artist intended. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with all line-stage preamps, integrated amps, and receivers. - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Enjoy a clean and accurate audio experience with our ultra-quiet phono stage. ## Overview The Zphono Phono Pre Amplifier is a versatile audio solution designed for audiophiles, featuring switchable gain for different cartridge types, a compact design for easy integration, and advanced features like an AC polarity switch to eliminate hum, all while maintaining RIAA curve accuracy to 0.25 dB. ## Description "That Parasound box is the bomb. You would not believe how good it made a 200-gram copy of Hotel California sound. It totally smoked the CD in my A/B comparison. Bass was big and creamy smooth. The vocals were like live in the studio. And the top end was crystal clear and sizzling from my Bostons. That Parabox was the best $150 I've spent in a while. I am amazed at how quiet the system was during the track runoffs. This set up made that 30-year-old Marantz sound like high-end new gear. You are the man. Making the world safe and affordable for old-school audio geeks like me." – (F.D. - Parasound customer) An entry-level phono preamp for a very reasonable price. We don't think you'll do better for $150. Take those LPs out of storage and get back to the real sound of vinyl. This elegantly simple and affordable component allows your turntable to be used with any preamplifier or receiver. Long live vinyl! Specs: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: 47 k ohms .. Input overload: MM, 200 mV; MC, 36 mV .. 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: 9-1/2" w x 1-3/4" h x 10" d, 2" h with feet ## Features - Switchable gain for Moving Coil or Moving Magnet cartridges - Quiet, clean, and accurate compact phono stage - Works with all line-stage preamps, integrated amps, and receivers - Exclusive AC polarity switch to eliminate hum - RIAA curve accurate to 0.25 dB ## Images ![Zphono Phono Pre Amplifier - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tRpp3I-cL.jpg) ![Zphono Phono Pre Amplifier - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QWoj1XVzL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do you think this would seam properly/well with my spl phonitor x headphone amp?** A: Yes, you can connect this to your Phonitor, but you will have to use the analog RCA input ( not the balanced input ) Your Phonitor is a high quality unit. If you are just going to dabble in vinyl, the ZPhono is a good performer for the money. If you are going to be real serious about vinyl, I might recommend moving up the chain in quality/price and possibly finding something that has balance output. **Q: How many rms watts does it put out can it be hooked to my home entertainment system through the rca pre out ?** A: This does not "put out " any RMS watts. The is a phono pre-amp - it is used to amplify the tiny signal coming out of a turntable ( record player ) before that signal then goes into a regular amplifier or receiver. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect First Step Into an Amplified World *by A***O on Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2022* Vinyl is a marginally new world to me. I played around with albums when I was a kid/young teen, but I really didn't understand what I was listening to. My ear wasn't yet refined. As I progressed in life, I started to understand what good tone was, and how to care for delicate things to keep them nice.In my newfound vinyl hobby, I mostly relied on internal phono preamps, or those built into the receivers I was using. Man, I really didn't know what I was missing...I've heard about the virtue of using an independent preamp but didn't really think much of it until recently. I did a little bit of research, and was leaning on getting the Schiit Mani when I came across this far less popular option, the Parasound Zphono. I can say that this guy has definitely rounded out the sound of my albums and brought several of them back to tonal life. I am VERY impressed by the expansion of sound this unit provides. Crisp highs and a far deeper bass than I'd previously experienced.The only complaint that I have is that it's always on. As such, it's always got a live feed rolling from the stylus to the sound equipment, even when the Audio Technica LP120X is turned off. I'm going to invest in a power strip with a switch this week.Overall, this is a fantastic first step into expanding your sound. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again. I imagine as I progress further down this rabbit hole, I'll always have this guy connected to a turntable somewhere. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Budget System Must Have *by D***N on Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020* Parasound just makes great quality equipment. If you are putting together a budget vinyl system, you really cannot go wrong with this phono preamp. Sounds great, doesn't take up much room, and just sits there and does it's job. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for the arriving Rega Planar 2. *by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019* Purchased the Parasound for the Planar 2 that I ordered on Friday which arrives Monday. The Parasound TT Pre-Amp arrived today on a Sunday good ole Prime:-)For a test run I decided to go ahead and hook it up to my current Turntable the Audio Technica LP60.And WOW it made the records sound improve on the LP60. I don't have much experience with Pre-Amps at all. But my ears were quite happy and let me tell you this thing rocks I get more sound from this bad boy than I do from the built in Amp on the LP60.One down side to this Parasound Pre-Amp @ the $199 price range is it doesn't have any buttons what so ever not even a power button to power it off & on.So the pre-amp just stays on 24/7 and the green LED light shines continuously. It isn't over bright but still a reminder that it's powered on all the time.The Parasound USB model which is $50 more allows for 2-Inputs instead of 1 and has USB and also has a power button so this alone may be good enough reason to just spend the extra $50 just for the power button and extra input.Otherwise I can't say good enough things about this pre-amp I had read positive reviews and positive personal reviews on this model and I am happy I spent my hard earned clams on this model gets great sound for the price I don't think there could be any better? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1165591-zphono-phono-pre-amplifier](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/1165591-zphono-phono-pre-amplifier) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-06-13*