iFi Launches ZEN Air Phono 2 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier
the latest evolution of iFi's entry-level phono stage costs $129
Southport, UK, April 30th, 2026– iFi audio unveils the ZEN Air Phono 2, the latest evolution of their entry-level phono stage. A growing audience is eager to experience the joys of classic vinyl listening, and they deserve to hear it as intended. The ZEN Air Phono 2 provides a drastically improved listening experience compared to the built-in phono stages of record players and amplifiers, offering an ultra-low noise floor for enhanced detail, and a precise RIAA EQ for authentic playback, as the artist and engineers intended.
iFi’s in-house subsonic filter corrects for record warp without removing bass or adding audio artifacts, while selectable MM and MC gain modes remove the worry of cartridge chouses and compatibility for newcomers.
Key Features of the iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 include:
MM & MC cartridge support with selectable gain modes
Precise RIAA Playback EQ within +/- 0.15dB accuracy
Intelligent subsonic filter removes record warp and rumble
Whisper-quiet noise floor of -151dBV EIN
Symmetrical channel design with custom OV series op-amps
The ZEN Air Phono 2 adopts iFi audio’s highly accurate RIAA playback curve, within a remarkable +/-0.15dB tolerance. With this level of accuracy, you can rely on the ZEN Phono 2 to deliver true, accurate music playback, that faithfully represents the intent of the original artists and recording engineers.
Details, Revealed
The noise floor of a typical phono stage is audible in a setup of even modest quality. This is because their noise floor is in fact louder than the low-level textures and detail of the music on your record. The result is a fundamentally compromised representation of the original song.
The ZEN Air Phono 2 stands apart from such phono stages. Boasting a super-silent noise floor with an EIN (Equivalent Input Noise) of -151dBV, the ZEN Air Phono pushes noise far below the music itself, revealing greater details and subtlety in your favourite records.
It achieves this through an innovative high-current power supply design, carefully isolated from the amplification stage.
The Beauty of Symmetry
The Zen Air Phono 2’s circuitry boasts a symmetrical channel layout. By designing the circuitry in this way, the ZEN Air Phono 2 offers similar benefits to balanced circuitry, such as lower crosstalk and improved channel separation. This type of circuitry design is extremely rare in phono stages at this price point – and iFi reinforces this design with premium components, including custom OV series operational amplifiers.
The result for the listener is an audiophile-grade vinyl experience at an entry-level price point – performance without the price tag.
Pricing & Availability
The iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 is available to purchase at ifi-audio.com and dealers for £129/$129 USD/€149/$189 CAD.
About iFi
Established in 2012 and headquartered in Southport, UK, iFi audio is a globally recognised developer and manufacturer of high-fidelity audio solutions. Its product portfolio encompasses portable, desktop, and lifestyle devices designed to deliver exceptional sound performance through advanced engineering and innovative design. Guided by a ‘music first’ philosophy, iFi’s products have received numerous international awards and acclaim from professionals and enthusiasts alike, reinforcing its position as one of the leading brands in modern audio. www.ifi-audio.com
