# Musical Fidelity V90-LPS vs Parasound Zphono: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (Musical Fidelity) and Parasound Zphono (Parasound) among phono preamps.

## Side by side

| Spec | Musical Fidelity V90-LPS | Parasound Zphono |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | $200 |
| Brand | Musical Fidelity | Parasound |
| Cartridge support | MM and MC, switchable inputs | MM and MC, switchable gain |
| Gain (dB) | — | MM: 46 dB; MC: 61 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Snr (dB) | MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A) | MM: 84 dB; MC: 58 dB |
| Riaa accuracy | ±0.25 dB | ±0.25 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Input capacitance pf | 100 | 150 |
| Subsonic filter | — | — |
| Thd percent | 0.01% (MM/MC) @ 1kHz, 300mV out | — |
| Output level | 300 mV (reference level for stated specs) | 1.1 V |

## Key differences

- Cartridge support: Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM and MC, switchable inputs vs Parasound Zphono MM and MC, switchable gain
- Snr (dB): Musical Fidelity V90-LPS MM: >80 dB(A); MC: >70 dB(A) vs Parasound Zphono MM: 84 dB; MC: 58 dB
- Riaa accuracy: Musical Fidelity V90-LPS ±0.25 dB vs Parasound Zphono ±0.25 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- Input capacitance pf: Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 100 vs Parasound Zphono 150
- Output level: Musical Fidelity V90-LPS 300 mV (reference level for stated specs) vs Parasound Zphono 1.1 V

## Sources

- Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: https://musicalfidelity.com/product/v90-lps/ (musicalfidelity.com, verified 2026-08-12)
- Parasound Zphono: https://www.parasound.com/products/zc-zphono (parasound.com, verified 2026-08-12)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/musical-fidelity-v90-lps-vs-parasound-zphono/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Musical Fidelity V90-LPS (not published) vs Parasound Zphono ($200) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/phono-preamps/musical-fidelity-v90-lps-vs-parasound-zphono/
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