I really don't have anything to compare this to except for the built in phono stage on my stereo receiver (Yamaha R-N800A). I can tell you it's night and day over that receiver's input in a better way. I really like the extra control with gain and filters this unit gives me. I'm just now getting back into vinyl from back in my 70's era. Retired now so budget is always a concern for me and this one fits. Very happy with it. Will be looking at their power amps next.

This is a gorgeous Preamp, very solid, compact, great sounding! Fast shipping and great price!

Best sounding Amp i have ever owned for the price. I had to buy twice

I bought my first ZAmp in 2019 for the Zone 2 speakers from my AVR. There's simply no comparison in sound between the ZAmp and the internal amp modules in my AVR. No comparison. The result will make you smile (it did me).

Having since purchased a JC5 for my main speakers (which I LOVE by the way), I can now say that the little ZAmp gives the Parasound-sound in so many settings where all you need is a little amp.

I've used it as a Zone Amp. I've used it as an L/R amp from my AVR (where I MUCH prefer it to the built in amps, but it lost out to the JC5 when that came into my system), I've used it for surrounds (where it sounds great, but is less critical), and I've used it to make a great little office system with some left over speakers (from an upgrade).

And now I've just purchased my second ZAmp for some more whole house fun, This is a living room area with Ceiling speakers run by a WiiM mini directly into the ZAmp. Run the WiiM room correction, give some good quality watts from the ZAmp and you have surprisingly high-end sound where no one would expect it.

I have a Chi-Fi R2R dace in my system (guess whihc), and I really appreciate the sound quality for the price, but I just couldn't bring myself to buy an Amazon $99 amp, knowing what the ZAmp sounds like.

I love this little thing, and you will too.

I've had this unit for a number of years and it is a clear step up in sound quality from your typical included preamps in stereo and home theater receivers. Quality for a great price!

My customer was incredibly pleased with the preamp. He can't get over how much better his system sounds since hooking it up. He thanked me and has great praise for Parasound electronics.

Very good mc/mm phono stage, very well balanced, easy to set-up and use. Great musically hard to beat at this price

Sounds really good. Still breaking in. Lots of loading options with LOMC carts.

Very good phono preamp does Hi and Low MC with adjustable load. I’ve tried it on a ATOC9XEB lo and a Denon DL-110 hi works great. Have it hooked to a Onkyo TXRZ-50 AVR couldn’t be happier!

Thank you! I've been hearing people talk about it, now I know what I've been missing out when listening to my records. Awesome product!

Sounds great and is quiet. No complaints.

Brought my records back to life! This ZC ZPhonoXRM is outstanding.
Cambridge AXA35
Audio Technica LP5X - VMN95ML cart
Klipsch R-51M
RSL Speedwoofer 10E

Amazing sound for the price. I would recommend this phono preamp.

Love Parasound, there my go to Preamp and Amp manufacturers

Very accurate preamp. Great sound! My favorite thing is how quiet it is. Yes the blacks are very black with this pre amp. The lights on the remote are awesome! The main reason I bought this was to have control of the subs on the remote. We'll, I got control of the subs and excellent sound to go with it! I'm very happy with this preamp! Highly recommended!!!