RMAF 2012

The iFi Micro iPhono Fits In The Palm of Your Hand, But!

Michael Fremer  |  Oct 14, 2012

This little hand held wonder designed by the folks at AMR for their joint venture with i-fi Micro, features MM/MC with up to 66dB of gain on the MC input with claimed 90dB S/N ratio, 8 dip switches each for MC resistance and MM capacitive load settings.

The gain circuit uses what the company calls "Class ATubeState® amplification using a combination of JFETs, op-amps and discrete circuitry, all Class A with no negative feedback. It also features 6 EQ curves for you to abuse including RIAA, Columbia, Decca and IEC.

Oh and the price is $399! Crazy, no? I brought one home from the show and will be trying ASAP!

COMMENTS
Jim Tavegia's picture
Submitted by Jim Tavegia on Sun, 2012-10-14 10:46

Something I can afford. 

deckeda's picture
Submitted by deckeda on Sun, 2012-10-14 17:51

I'd like to know if the resistance tuning is *only* for the MC input. I've heard more than a few MM and MI cartridges that benefit from something less than the standard 47kohm loading.

AndyPrice44's picture
Submitted by AndyPrice44 on Sun, 2012-10-14 18:24

That is pretty dang cool. Especially for the price. Gives you alot more options than many of the phonos in this price range. I will be interested to read the review

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