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IFI Micro iPhono
IFI, a subsidiary of AMR UK, claims iPhones are guaranteed to enhance performance for all analogue audio systems. With up to 66dB gain and MM, MC, custom gain gain, iPhono is a versatile and flexible preamplifier for recreating music from LPs.
So right from the moment the needle is set and listen, the listener will find the iPhono has something special, not even believe that iPhono can “sing” or so. Due to the Class A TubeState tri-Brid amplifier that delivers true and natural sound with extremely low distortion. In addition, iPhono also has an Equalizer selection system for disc groups, so iPhono has the ability to reproduce the best record of each manufacturer. The music collection as there is a new spirit; Simply sound is more attractive than ever. Whether it’s Rock, Jazz, or Classic, all of them are sweet and real.
Specifications:
Category: pream phono box semiconductor play MM and MC needle
Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz (at 0.5 dB)
Dynamic (MM):> 96dB
Dynamic (MC):> 90dB
Signal-to-noise ratio (MM):> 76dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (MC):> 82dB
Cross-channel noise: <-70dB (1 kHz)
General sound distortion: <0.01%
Output impedance: <110 Ohm
Input voltage: AC 100 – 240V, 50 / 60Hz
Power Consumption: <4W
Dimensions (S x C x R): 158 x 28 x 68 (mm)
Weight: 0.2 kg
Advantages: Silent background, sound processing is in place. Simple, easy to use
Disadvantage: Small, light, so slightly inconvenient when playing hard rope or large section.
Play with any circuit is good
As known, iFI Micro iPhono preamp phono supports both the MM and the MC. Therefore, TestLab has conducted both types of surveys. The first is an MC circuit configuration with Turntable Pioneer XL-1550, Clearaudio MC Concept; Kenwood L0-2A Integrated Amplifier; JBL Control Monitor 4312A; Wire Analysis Plus signal Silver Oval, Silver Oval Two Wire Loudspeaker. The system uses ACME isolation transformer, APC power filter, Nordost Qv2 voltage regulator and two-tone beak of Totem Acoustic.
TestLab begins with the composition of the violin and orchestra of the German composer Max Bruch by violinist Salvatore Accardo playing with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig Orchestra (Kurt Masur). The first is the extremely popular Violin Concerto No1 in g-minor. The initial feeling is that the background of the solution is very static, almost without ripples. As the music plays out, the stage in the Vorspiel (Allegro Moderato) chapter becomes extremely lively, the music is fascinating. It is not too great that Bruch’s Violin Concerto No1 was in line with the three violin concertos of the other three very famous composers: Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms. It was the critics who summarized: “Germany has four violin concertos: Beethoven D major, Mendelssohn e-minor, Brahms D major and Bruch g-minor.”
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During Bruch’s 4 LP collection, the sound of Salvatore Accardo emerged as a masterpiece, beautiful and varied in tone and volume, subtle and not too deep or heavy. Typically, the solo violin does not provide bass to the bass player’s preference. However, since this is a collection of violin and orchestral works, the orchestra was fully orchestrated. It is relatively deep bass. IPhono handles very clean and thorough bandwidth.
By experimenting with the vinyl wheel with the MC, TestLab also listened to the LP Tchaikovsky Concerto No1 in the B-flat Minor For Piano and Orchestra, Op.23 by Emil Gilels playing the piano with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra led by Zubin Mehta. At this play, the background is still very quiet, the orchestra from the stage to the audience that is sitting in front of the orchestra. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso with all the main nuances of the huge symphony, because of the rapid change, dramatic riches.
At that time, great artists all said that in order to play this concerto well, the soloist must have skillful techniques, extensive thinking and deep understanding of Russian culture. Knowledge of Orthodox faith. Emil Gilels is a great pianist of Russia and the world. According to a prestigious rating, Gilels was # 5 in the top ten pianists of all time, behind Rubinstein and before Cortos.
Switch to hearing with Clearaudio’s MM Concept, TestLab with Pioneer XL-1650; Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum Amplifier; Loa Infinity Studio Monitor 150; Furutech Alpha Line 2 Plus signal cable, Analysis Plus Oval 12 wire.
Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez (James Brown played Cor Anglais in Chapter 2 Adagio) and Villa-Lobos Concerto for Guitar and Small Orchestra performed by John Williams playing the guitar with the English Chamber Orchestra (Daniel Barenboim). As with the MC with the needle, the MM solution also offers an extremely quiet background. MC’s music is softer and more seductive, but music with the MM needles has the advantage of sharpness and power. With a good phono box, listening to the LP with the MM needle is enough.
The concerto for the guitar shows that the concerto for the guitar is comparable to that of other concertos, including the Concerto for cello and the Dvorak Orchestra performed by Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi with cello and the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Zdenek Kosler. Command (Sony CBS disk) that TestLab listened to later. Also in Dvorak’s Concerto for Cello, TestLab was able to enjoy the cello’s characteristic husky voice that made the bumps in many places. With concerto for cello, bass is dominant and iPhono also does not miss the opportunity to express themselves.
TestLab listening to a country music LP. It’s John Denver – It’s About Time (RCA Records, 1983). On the one hand is a very liberal Hold On Tightly, Denver sings with a female voice on the band’s accompaniment with percussion playing the lead role. Go to the next lesson is Thought Of You, TestLab have seen iPhono handle human voice very well. John Denver sing soft, honest, exhilarating with very individual features difficult to confuse.
