Sound quality is key in forming our verdicts and star ratings. We have state-of-the-art testing facilities in Reading and Bath, where our team of experienced, in-house reviewers test the majority of hi-fi and AV kit that passes through our door – including phono preamps (or phono stages).
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Read the full review: Burmester 100 Phono Premplifier How we test phono preamps It's every inch as good as you would expect for the high-end price tag. And the sound? It packs plenty of punch, but without compromising the warmth we've come to associate with Burmester. It boasts pretty much every feature on our wish list, including a bundled test record to fine-tune the balance. Switching between moving magnet and moving coil cartridges is as easy as flicking a switch on this, which is welcome, as pricey kit isn't always so user friendly. For that reason, it's well worth auditioning. This product doesn't offer the same level of enthusiasm and dynamism found in a few of the options listed above, but we can't help but fall for its honest sonic character. If the aim of the game is to reproduce each note, having perhaps given it a little polish, Zen Phono wins hands down. It's clean but never drifts into the realms of clinical. It's also worth noting that the balanced circuit design reduces noise and crosstalk – a feature less common at this end of the market. It's suited to moving magnet cartridges, but can handle moving coil too. In fact, you'll struggle to find anything that does a better job, clarity-wise, at this price.Īs you'd expect from a company with solid reputation in this sector, the iFi Zen Phono is well-built.
The iFi Zen Phono is a welcome edition the ranks of decent, entry-level phono stages that make your records sound clean.
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