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Rega
Rega Fono MM Mk5
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Rega Fono MM Mk5 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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Parasound
Parasound Zphono
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✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Rega Fono MM Mk5 | Parasound Zphono |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $200 Parasound direct/list price |
| Brand | Rega | Parasound |
| Released | — | — |
| Cartridge support | MM only | MM and MC, switchable gain |
| Gain (dB) | 41.4 dB @ 1 kHz | MM: 46 dB; MC: 61 dB @ 1 kHz |
| Snr (dB) | — | MM: 84 dB; MC: 58 dB |
| Riaa accuracy | better than ±0.2 dB (100 Hz - 100 kHz) | ±0.25 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Input capacitance pf | 100 | 150 |
| Subsonic filter | — | — |
| Thd percent | — | — |
| Output level | 200 mV at 1.7 mV input; 200 ohm output impedance | 1.1 V |
Sources — Rega Fono MM Mk5: rega.co.uk (verified 2026-08-12). Parasound Zphono: parasound.com (verified 2026-08-12).
What's the difference between the Rega Fono MM Mk5 and Parasound Zphono?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cartridge support: Rega Fono MM Mk5 MM only vs Parasound Zphono MM and MC, switchable gain
- Gain (dB): Rega Fono MM Mk5 41.4 dB @ 1 kHz vs Parasound Zphono MM: 46 dB; MC: 61 dB @ 1 kHz
- Riaa accuracy: Rega Fono MM Mk5 better than ±0.2 dB (100 Hz - 100 kHz) vs Parasound Zphono ±0.25 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
- Input capacitance pf: Rega Fono MM Mk5 100 vs Parasound Zphono 150
- Output level: Rega Fono MM Mk5 200 mV at 1.7 mV input; 200 ohm output impedance vs Parasound Zphono 1.1 V