iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label Phono Amplifier

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label Phono Amplifier

 

This sleek and stylish phono stage is designed to enhance your listening experience, providing a super quiet noise floor and precise equalisation.

One of the standout features of the iPhono3 Black Label is its use of high-quality audiophile components. From computer matched op-amps to audio-grade capacitors, every aspect of the circuitry is carefully selected to deliver the best sound possible. And with a dynamic range of 108dB, you'll feel like you're listening to a live performance in the comfort of your own home.

But what really sets the iPhono3 Black Label apart is its trickle-down technology from its larger sibling, the AMR PH-77. This $12,000 phono stage is considered the benchmark for vinyl playback and now you can experience some of its features in the more affordable iPhono3 Black Label. Plus, with the ability to switch between 6 of the most popular stereo EQ curves, you'll have the perfect setting for any record in your collection.

Another reason to invest in the iPhono3 Black Label is its user-friendly design. It allows you to set the precise load and gain for your specific cartridge, ensuring you get the most out of your precious pickup. And with the help of the iPhono Calculator, finding the right settings is a breeze. Once you've set it, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy your records without any further adjustments.

Not only does the iPhono3 Black Label have impressive performance, but it's also built to last. With Class A TubeState and DirectDrive Servoless technologies, it's clear that the makers at AMR and iFi Audio have put in a lot of effort to create a durable and high-quality product. And with components from renowned brands like Burr-Brown, TDK, and Nichicon, you can expect nothing but the best in terms of sound quality and longevity.

Finally, for those who want the best of the best, the iPhono3 Black Label is accompanied by the iPower X power supply. This cutting-edge technology ensures that your phono stage receives the clean and stable power it needs to perform at its peak. When paired together, the iPhono3 Black Label and iPower X form a super duo that will take your vinyl listening experience to new heights.

 

Features:

• Matt polished black finish
• Super-low 85dB noise floor
• Precise EQ curve and explosive 108dB dynamic range
• Precise load/gain for the cartridge you have
• Class A TubeState and DirectDrive Servoless technologies

 

For the record

Matt polished black. Super quiet noise floor.

Our phono stage circuitry uses only the best audiophile components. Computer matched op-amps, high-gain bi-polar output transistors to Nichicon audio-grade capacitors. And much more.

The iPhono3 Black Label sounds stellar. Hear into your LP.

 

Silent nights in

With a stunning, super-low 85dB noise floor (per Stereophile standard) the iPhono3 Black Label is out there. One of the quietest phono stages. Period.

Like any good phono stage, it amplifies the signal, not the noise. The whisper-quiet noise floor is there for any home audio system to discern. Take it for a test drive from the comfort of your favourite listening chair.

 

Exacting equalisation

Precise EQ curve and explosive 108dB dynamic range. Your listening room becomes a concert hall.

The AMR PH-77, the $12,000 larger sibling with 23 equalisation curves, remains the vinyl benchmark to this day. Trickle-down tech used in the iPhono3 Black Label means it features the 6 most popular stereo EQ curves.

 

Set and forget

Your pickup (stylus) has been lovingly crafted. Whether it’s MM or MC, no two cartridges are identical in performance.

The iPhono3 Black Label, like the AMR PH-77 from which it descends, enables you to set the precise load/gain for the cartridge you have. Squeeze every last drop of performance out of your precious pickup.

 

Spec’d to thrill

Beneath the modest footprint of the iPhono 3 Black Label are Class A TubeState and DirectDrive Servoless technologies. Specially developed by AMR for iFi audio.

All underpinned by some quite special audiophile components from Burr-Brown, TDK and Nichicon. To name but a few.

With such dedicated circuitry and devoted components, it has a whisper-quiet noise floor and measured THD of an incredible <0.005%.

 

 X-Men

The iPhono3 Black Label is special. It should be powered by something special.

It comes with the iPower X, the very latest in power supply technology.

iPhono3 Black Label + iPower X = Super Duo.

 

	Brand new power supply tech to power the iPhono3 Black Label.
	Nichion audio-grade capacitors, Panasonic OSCON/ECPU capacitors, MELF resistors, TDK C0G capacitors…the list goes on.
	In the iPhono3 Black Label the unique DC-Infinity circuit boosts the circuits DC gain to approach infinity (it is approximately 1 trillion one million times one million; 1012). Once the feedback loop is closed, this near-infinite DC gain cancels all offset voltages to deliver a direct-coupled output with 0V DC offset. The key to the DC-Infinity circuit is that it only changes the gain below approx. 0.01Hz, while leaving the AC behaviour of the circuit at higher frequencies unchanged, injecting neither noise nor distortion into the audio signal. Any noise and distortion of the DC-Infinity circuit happens at the same signal level as the output signal and is by design around 100 times less than the noise and distortion of the actual amplifier circuit, so compared to the actual phono stage noise and distortion it effectively disappears.
	Direct Drive Servoless® is an important element of the audiophile experience, which is not visible in measurements but is quite audible. Unlike a standard phono stage design, theiPhono3 Black Label continues the special design tradition of being direct coupled (i.e. no coupling capacitor) from cartridge to output and it does so without requiring a conventional DC servo.
	The ‘magic’ of tubes from solid-state. Our Class A TubeState® technology is the result of nearly four decades of research of our Chief Designer, Thorsten Loesch, on tube and transistor gear. The key is not to add distortion, but to avoid certain types of distortion. Once it is understood that specific distortions are endemic to solid-state circuitry and are pernicious with respect to subjective sound quality, we eliminate these from solid-state circuitry, without adding on tube-like distortion and noise.

 

Specification

• Frequency Response
  • 10Hz – 100KHz (±0.3dB)
  • 20Hz – 20kHz (±0.2dB)
• Dynamic Range
  • MM (36dB): > 108dB (A-weighted)
  • MC (60dB): > 106dB (A-weighted)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  • MM (36dB): > 85dB (A-weighted re. 5mV)
  • MC (60dB): > 85dB (A-weighted re. 0.5mV)
• Overload Margin
  • MM (36dB): > 26dB (re. 5mV, @ 1% THD)
  • MC (60dB): > 22dB (re 0.5mV, @ 1% THD)
• Crosstalk: <-71dB (1KHz)
• Maximum undistorted output: 7V (Load >= 600 Ohm, THD <=1%)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.005% (MM 36dB 1V out 600R Load)
• Output Impedance: <100Ω
• Input Voltage: AC 100 – 240V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: < 5W. Use with iPower X (15v) do NOT use any other power supply.
• Dimensions: 6.2' x 2.3' x 1.1' / 158 x 58 x 28 mm
• Weight: 0.58 lbs / 265 g

 

About iFi Audio 

iFi Audio is an award-winning audio tech company dedicated to enhancing your music enjoyment. With a mission to improve sound quality and eliminate noise, distortion, and hiss, iFi Audio offers a wide range of products that cater to headphones, speakers, portable audio devices, phones, and TVs. By doing so, they aim to deliver studio-quality audio that allows you to experience music as the artists intended.

Since its establishment in 2012, iFi Audio has been driven by the love of music and a commitment to making a difference in people's lives. With over 50 meticulously designed and manufactured products, they ensure every detail meets their high standards. Sourcing parts from around the world, including Germany, the USA, and Japan, they bring together global expertise to create exceptional audio devices.

At the heart of iFi Audio's business are its customers. They prioritise delivering the highest quality audio wherever you are, whether in the comfort of your home or on the go. Their distribution centre in the USA serves renowned retailers such as B&H and etailz, expanding their global network and reaching more music enthusiasts.

iFi Audio takes pride in its eco-friendly practices, using recyclable materials like aluminium, paper, and recycled plastics for its products and packaging. They strictly adhere to environmental standards, ensuring their components are hazardous toxins-free.

With a focus on Class A analogue circuitry and maintaining the audio signal's integrity, iFi Audio's products offer exceptional performance without compromising environmental sustainability. They believe that how a product looks, performs, and impacts the environment all matter, and they strive to deliver audio solutions that meet these criteria.

Experience the difference of high-quality audio with iFi Audio and immerse yourself in the joy of music.