iFi audio Micro iPhono3 Black

The phono stage is discretely built with high-grade individual components that are carefully selected by hand. The DC coupled class-A line stage has a capacitor-free signal path and features iFi’s TubeState technology that provides even more musicality. As you've come to expect from iFi, the manufacturer has done everything possible to suppress noise and distortion. This is why iFi bundles the phono stage with it’s much acclaimed iPower X power adapter. With this you enjoy vinyl with a perfect sound quality and ultra-low noise.

By use of the dipswitches underneath the iPhono3 you can instantly setup the phono stage to your specific MM or MC cartridge. Do you own a vintage turntable with an MM, MD or (high output) MC cartridge? The iPhono3 can be precisely matched to experience the best possible sound quality with each brand and type. The gain is adjustable from 36 to 72 dB, the MM load can be set from 100pF to 500pF and the MC load (default 47kOhm) is adjustable from 33 to 1.43kOhms. When correctly set-up, just choose the preferred IEC, RIAA or eRIAA curve and the iPhono3 is 100% operational. If you need a little help with this task, iFi developed an online iPhono Calculator that simply shows you which switches to flip in your specific setup.

The iFi Audio iPhono3 phono stage is based on the highend PH-77 phono stage developed by iFi’s parent company AMR. The iPhono3 is more affordable, has a more compact build but delivers a stunning sound quality and offers unique features especially in this price range. Moreover, with this preamplifier you can choose different equalization curves, a feature not often to be found on phono stages. Despite the RIAA standard is used on a worldwide scale, in the decades before the 1980’s, the majority of companies mainly used their own curves. Do you love to listen to old Decca or Columbia albums, but the flat and lifeless sound quality limits your sound experience? The easily accessible 3-way switch allows you to switch to the matching curve to enjoy your favorite albums.