LORDWORLD Zen Air Phono 2 streaming audio

Phono Preamp for MM and MC Cartridges

The LORDWORLD Zen Air Phono 2 is a dedicated phono preamplifier designed for vinyl enthusiasts using moving magnet or moving coil cartridges. It provides the necessary gain and equalisation to connect a turntable to a line-level input on an amplifier or active speakers. The unit suits listeners who want to hear their records with minimal electronic interference.

RIAA Equalisation and Subsonic Filter Limits

Precise RIAA equalisation ensures the playback curve matches the recording standard for accurate tonal balance. A subsonic filter removes very low-frequency rumble caused by warped records or turntable motor noise, preventing amplifier overload and speaker cone excursion. The -141dBV noise floor sets the practical limit for resolving quiet passages and surface noise on the vinyl itself.

Upgrade from Built-in Phono Stages

This preamp replaces the basic phono stage found in many entry-level turntables, integrated amplifiers or receivers, which often support only one cartridge type and have higher noise. The jump is worthwhile when your current setup adds audible hiss, lacks MC compatibility, or cannot tame rumble from less-than-perfect pressings. It is not for systems that already have a high-quality external phono stage meeting the same specifications.