Parasound Zphono - Black - Phono Preamplifier - MM/MC

About the Parasound Zphono - Black - Phono Preamplifier:

Parasound Z is our line of ultra-compact components with unique features to solve many of your custom installation problems. They offer true high-end performance where space is tight and are a favorite for desktop listening.

Features of the Parasound Zphono - Black - Phono Preamplifier - MM/MC

• 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

Specifications of the Parasound Zphono - Black - Phono Preamplifier - MM/MC

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 of the Parasound Zphono - Black - Phono Preamplifier

• MM, 47 k Ω
• MC, 100 Ω

Input overload of the Parasound Zphono

MM, 200 mV; MC, 36 mV

Input Capacitance of the Parasound Zphono

150 pF

RIAA accuracy

0.25 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz

S/N ratio of the Parasound Zphono - Black

• MM, 84 dB
• MC, 58 dB

Power requirement of the Parasound Zphono

115 V - 230 V, 60/50 Hz, 5 W

Dimensions of the Parasound Zphono

8-1/2 w x 1-3/4 h x 10 d, 2 h with feet

Just weight of the Parasound Zphono

4 lbs.

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