{"product_id":"parasound-zphono-xrm-mm-mc-phono-preamplifier","title":"Parasound Zphono XRM MM\/MC Phono Preamplifier","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Parasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “Parasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eParasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eAudiophile dual-turntable MM \u0026amp; MC phono preamplifier • independent Moving Magnet (MM) \u0026amp; Moving Coil (MC) inputs with front-panel switching • continuously variable MC input impedance (50 Ω – 1,050 Ω) • selectable 40 dB, 50 dB, \u0026amp; 60 dB gain stages • balanced XLR \u0026amp; unbalanced RCA outputs • mono summing mode for vintage LPs \u0026amp; cartridge setup • switchable 40 Hz rumble subsonic filter • internal linear power supply with shielded toroid transformer • compact half-rack Z-Series steel chassis\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eParasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e elevates vinyl playback with studio-grade quietness, dual-turntable convenience, and precision cartridge loading typically reserved for reference-level preamplifiers. Engineered within Parasound’s compact half-rack Z-Series steel chassis, this high-performance phono stage allows simultaneous connection of two separate turntables (or two tonearms)—one dedicated Moving Magnet (MM) input and one dedicated Moving Coil (MC) input—selectable directly from the front panel. Outfitted with a continuously variable MC impedance dial spanning 50 to 1,050 ohms, three selectable gain settings (40 dB, 50 dB, and 60 dB), true balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs, a mono summing switch for quieter playback of monaural records, and a switchable 40 Hz subsonic rumble filter, it unlocks maximum nuance, dynamic contrast, and analog warmth from any phono cartridge.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Dual Inputs for MM \u0026amp; MC Turntables\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eParasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e features independent rear-panel RCA input pairs for Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges, letting you keep two turntables or tonearms permanently wired and toggle between them instantly via the front-panel selector button.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuously Variable MC Impedance \u0026amp; 3-Step Gain Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides a precision rear-panel rotary dial to fine-tune Moving Coil load impedance seamlessly from 50 Ω to 1,050 Ω, paired with selectable 40 dB (MM), 50 dB (High-Output MC \/ Low-Output MM), and 60 dB (Low-Output MC) gain switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Balanced XLR \u0026amp; Unbalanced RCA Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — incorporates a dedicated balanced output stage with Neutrik XLR jacks alongside gold-plated RCA outputs, rejecting external electromagnetic interference over long cable runs to preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-Panel Mono Mode \u0026amp; 40 Hz Subsonic Rumble Filter\u003c\/strong\u003e — includes a true mono summing switch that blends left and right channels to dramatically reduce surface noise and groove wear artifacts on vintage mono LPs, plus a steep 40 Hz high-pass filter to eliminate woofer pumping from warped vinyl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Shielded Toroidal Linear Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e — eschews noisy wall-wart switching adapters in favor of an internal linear power supply anchored by a shielded toroidal power transformer and dual-mono voltage regulation for ultra-quiet backgrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Parasound Zphono XRM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I keep two turntables connected to the Parasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier at the same time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003eParasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e provides completely independent rear-panel RCA jacks for an MM turntable and an MC turntable, allowing you to switch between both decks from the front panel without swapping cables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I use both the balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs simultaneously?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both the balanced XLR outputs and unbalanced RCA outputs are active simultaneously, allowing you to feed a primary stereo preamplifier via XLR while sending a secondary signal to a headphone amplifier or analog recorder via RCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Mono button improve vintage vinyl playback?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing the front-panel Mono switch sums the left and right channels, which cancels out vertical stylus motion noise caused by dust, scratches, and groove wear on monaural LPs while also helping verify cartridge azimuth alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the Zphono XRM rack-mountable?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It utilizes Parasound's standard 1U half-rack Z-Series chassis footprint and can be mounted side-by-side with another Z-Series component (or singly) using the optional Parasound Zrack or SBS rack-mount kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Parasound dealer offering 100% genuine factory-sealed phono preamplifiers backed by full manufacturer warranty protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperienced analog vinyl specialists available to help dial in exact MC load impedance, gain matching, and balanced XLR routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated post-purchase technical support for grounding optimization, cartridge upgrades, and system integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, fully insured priority delivery in reinforced manufacturer protective packaging on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnics SL-1500CS or SL-1210GR2 direct drive turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumiko Rainier, Olympia, or Moonstone audiophile phono cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenchmark LA4 or Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 stereo line preamplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest Evergreen or Water balanced XLR and grounded RCA phono cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZphono XRM Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Input MM \/ MC Balanced Phono Preamplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCartridge Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoving Magnet (MM), Moving Coil (MC), and High-Output Moving Coil (HOMC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSelectable Gain Settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 dB (MM) \/ 50 dB (HOMC or Low-Output MM) \/ 60 dB (Low-Output MC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMM Input Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 kΩ fixed (150 pF input capacitance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMC Input Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuously Variable from 50 Ω to 1,050 Ω via Rear Rotary Dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRIAA Equalization Accuracy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e± 0.2 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.2 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.02% at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (MM)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 94 dB (40 dB gain, input shorted, IHF A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio (MC)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 78 dB (60 dB gain, input shorted, IHF A-weighted)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSubsonic Rumble Filter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchable 40 Hz High-Pass Filter (18 dB\/octave slope)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio Inputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Dedicated MM Stereo RCA Pair, 1x Dedicated MC Stereo RCA Pair + Ground Post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio Outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1x Pair True Balanced XLR (Pin 2 Hot), 1x Pair Unbalanced Gold-Plated RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Linear Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer (115V\/230V Switchable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl \u0026amp; Automation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront-Panel Input, Mono \u0026amp; Rumble Filter Switches; 12V Trigger Input (3.5mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5\" x 2.0\" x 10.0\" (220 x 51 x 254 mm) with feet • 1U Half-Rack Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.0 lbs (1.8 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParasound Zphono XRM Phono Preamplifier unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable grounded IEC AC power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V trigger interconnect cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's manual and official Parasound manufacturer warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"Parasound\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Phono Preamplifiers, Turntable Accessories, Vinyl Audio, Hi-Fi Components\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Parasound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68384211730798,"sku":"PARZPHXRM","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_d35miqd35miqd35m.jpg?v=1794659438","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/parasound-zphono-xrm-mm-mc-phono-preamplifier","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}