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ZC ZPhono
ZC ZPhono
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ZC ZPhono

Model AZP · Series Z Custom

High-performance phono preamp (MM/MC) with real power supply, half-rack design, and low noise. Zphono delivers warm, detailed vinyl sound at a budget-friendly price.

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At a glance

All specifications
Weight
1.8 kg
Gain at 1 kHz
MM, 46dB; MC, 61 dB
Input Impedance
MM, 47 k Ω MC, 100 Ω
Input overload
MM, 200 mV; MC, 36 mV
Input Capacitance
150 pF
RIAA accuracy
0.25 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
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Overview

Elevate Your Vinyl Experience, Simply and Affordably

The Zphono brings high-performance vinyl playback into a compact, half-width chassis at an unbeatable price. Perfect for anyone with a turntable, it delivers the vibrant warmth, detail, and clarity that makes vinyl so addictive—without complexity or clutter.

With a low-noise, precision analog circuit and a real power supply inside (no wall wart), the Zphono delivers fuller, more engaging sound whether you use a moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridge.

Praised by reviewers

“A killer piece of vinyl kit… very highly recommended.” — Wall of Sound.

“Quiet as a church mouse with all of the tables I auditioned.” — Dagogo.

“One damn‑fine HiFi Bargain.” — Twittering Machines.

Awards & Recognition

Wall of Sound — Gold Star (2022).

Highlights

  • 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
  • Rack mount kit sold separately

Specifications

Weight
1.8 kg
Per unit, out of the box.
Model code
PARASOUND-ZC-ZPHONO
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Specifications

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
MM, 47 k Ω MC, 100 Ω
Input overload
MM, 200 mV; MC, 36 mV
Input Capacitance
150 pF
RIAA accuracy
0.25 dB, 20 Hz - 20 kHz
S/N ratio
MM, 84 dB MC, 58 dB
Power requirement
120 V - 230 V, 60/50 Hz, 5 W
Dimensions
8-1/2 w x 1-3/4 h x 10 d, 2 h with feet
Net weight
4 lbs

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Awards and press

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  • The main design difference with the ZPhono over most in its price class is that it has a linear power supply within it, i.e. it doesn't use a wall wart transformer. … In a word or two, I would characterize the resulting sound field of the Parasound as having exceptional immediacy and rhythmic drive. The effect is breathtaking, really. The Parasound not only smokes the Cambridge unit, but it leaves no doubt which is superior.

    Wall of Sound April 2022

  • Enter Parasound's Zphono: minus a wall-wart (YAY) and minus hum and RF interference (double YAY) for which I am truly grateful. The ZPhono is quiet as a church mouse with all of the tables I auditioned.

    Dagogo February 2019

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