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iFi Audio ZEN Air Phono 2 Phono Pre-Amp

$129.00

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Rediscover Your Vinyl Collection with the iFi Audio ZEN Air Phono 2

The ZEN Air Phono 2 is a dedicated phono stage designed to prove that high-end vinyl playback doesn't require a high-end price tag.

Most entry-level turntables and integrated amplifiers rely on basic, "afterthought" phono circuits that mask the very warmth and detail vinyl is famous for.

The ZEN Air Phono 2 replaces these bottlenecks with a high-performance, ultra-low-noise design that serves as a transparent bridge between your turntable’s needle and your speakers, ensuring you hear every nuance of the original recording.

ifi audio zen air phono 2 front view


What's In The Box?

Everything you need to start spinning is included with the iFi Audio ZEN Air Phono 2.

  • iFi Audio ZEN Air Phono 2 Preamp
  • USB-A to USB-C Power Cable (1.2m)
  • Quick Start Card
  • Instruction Card


Ultra-Precise RIAA Equalization: Hear the Music Exactly as It Was Mastered

Vinyl records are mastered with an inverse RIAA curve that must be perfectly reversed during playback to sound natural.

The ZEN Air Phono 2 performs this critical task with a staggering ±0.15dB tolerance. This level of precision ensures an exceptionally flat frequency response, preserving the tonal balance of your records so that the bass, mids, and highs reach your ears exactly as the mastering engineer intended.

ifi audio zen air phono 2 top view

Super-Silent -151dBV Noise Floor: Reveal Subtle Textures Hidden in the Hiss

Because phono signals are so incredibly small, even a tiny amount of internal electronic noise can ruin the listening experience.

The ZEN Air Phono 2 boasts an Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) of -151dBV, an industry-leading figure at this price point.

By pushing the noise floor deep into the background, it "unlocks" the subtle textures, micro-details, and instrumental separation that are often lost in the "hiss" of lesser phono stages.

ifi audio zen air phono 2 quarter view

Intelligent Subsonic Filter: Eliminate Record Warp Without Sacrificing Bass

Warped records are a common reality, often causing low-frequency "rumble" that wastes amplifier power and stresses your woofers.

Unlike standard filters that simply cut off all low-end frequencies, the Intelligent Subsonic Filter distinguishes between unwanted warp-induced rumble and the actual bass in your music.

It targets and removes only the vertical signal caused by the warp, leaving your deep bass impact and rhythmic drive completely untouched.

ifi audio zen air phono 2 back view

Universal MM & MC Compatibility: Future-Proof Performance for Any Cartridge

Whether you’re using a standard Moving Magnet (MM) cartridge or have upgraded to a high-performance Moving Coil (MC) design, the ZEN Air Phono 2 is ready.

A simple rear-panel gain selector allows you to toggle between 40dB (MM) and 64dB (MC) settings. This versatility ensures that as your vinyl journey evolves and you experiment with more demanding cartridges, your phono stage remains the perfect partner for your gear.

ifi audio zen air phono 2 side view

Symmetrical Circuit Design: Experience a More Immersive 3D Soundstage

Drawing inspiration from our high-end ZEN series, the ZEN Air Phono 2 features a symmetrical channel layout.

This architecture minimizes crosstalk and maximizes stereo separation, creating a more three-dimensional soundstage.

Combined with custom OV-series op-amps, this design offers benefits usually reserved for expensive balanced circuitry: lower distortion, higher output, and a more immersive, "out-of-the-box" listening experience.

ifi audio zen air phono 2 stacked on zen dac v3

ZEN Air Phono 2 Specs

Gain Settings
MM: 40dB / MC: 64dB

RIAA Accuracy
20Hz - 20kHz (±0.15dB)

EIN (Noise Floor)
-151dBV (A-weighted, MC) / -126dBV (A-weighted, MM)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio
MM: 86dB / MC: 82dB (A-weighted re 1V)

Total Harmonic Distortion
MM: <0.005% / MC: <0.036% (re 1V)

Max Output Voltage
6.5V RMS (600Ω load)

Input Impedance
MM: 47kΩ / MC: 1kΩ

Power Requirement
DC 5V/1A (Center Positive)

Net Weight
323g (0.72 lbs)

ZEN Air Phono 2 Quick Start Guide

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