Ifi Zen Phono stage

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Hi all,

I got this Ifi Zen Phono after reading ElTel's loaner program (read below-but I won't be surprised if this moves quickly). I did think of becoming part of ElTel's fun exchange program, as reading it was a rip snorter, but in the end I decided to just to get my hands on one. I really enjoyed this phono stage, however, my end game was always to get some nice tube phono stages, and that has been achieved. I love Ifi's gear. I also had two Ifi Zen Blue's which are absolutely fantastic. I sold them only because I started streaming via roon. I've considered getting one again as I miss them, but my Eversolo also has Bluetooth so can't justify it. This Zen Phono has taken me from MM to MC and even after spending WAY more on tube phono stages I had to go back and listen really closely to find out if there was a great deal in between the Zen and the others. While there was a bit in it on very close listening but the Zen put up a heck of a fight. I'm sure, jut like the Zen Blue, there will be times I'll miss it's versatility and small footprint.

Do yourself a favour and give it a try.

https://www.stereonet.com/forums/topic/533326-ifi-zenphono-eltels-loaner-program/