Musical Fidelity
Musical Fidelity V90-LPS
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Musical Fidelity V90-LPS vs Parasound Zphono
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Parasound Zphono is cheaper at $200. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Spec | Musical Fidelity V90-LPS | Parasound Zphono |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $200 Parasound direct/list price |
| Brand | Musical Fidelity | Parasound |
| Released | — | — |
| 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 |
Sources — Musical Fidelity V90-LPS: musicalfidelity.com (verified 2026-08-12). Parasound Zphono: parasound.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Musical Fidelity V90-LPS and Parasound Zphono?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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