SPL Phonitor x DAC768xs Headphone Amplifier With Preamp (Silver)
SPL Phonitor x DAC768xs Headphone Amplifier With Preamp, Crossfeed Control, Laterality Regulation (Silver)
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SPL - 'Phonitor x' (Silver)
DAC768xs Headphone Amplifier With Preamp
Premium Headphone Amplifier With PreamplifierSPL Phonitor x headphone amplifier is a high-end headphone amplifier with preamp hand-made in Germany. It features Phonitor Matrix technology, Volume remote control, retro looking VU meters, premium DA converter and the superior VOLTAiR technology to make the Phonitor x one of the best headphone amplifiers available today.
The Phonitor x offers connections for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and for balanced-driven headphones using a 4-pol XLR jack. With enormous output power, every set of headphones can be driven effortlessly. Phonitor x accepts almost all audio connections, balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA connectors. With the optional DAC, four additional digital sources can be added. From USB to the professional AES format, everything is accommodated for.
At A Glance
• Ideal for headphones with a jack plug and balanced headphones with a 4-pin XLR plug
• Crossfeed control for level and frequency adjustment of both left and right audio channels
• Laterality regulation for detailed balancing with Phonitor Matrix for listening without fatigue
• Angle control for determining the interaural time difference
• 2 VU meters for left and right audio channels
Effective & User-Friendly Control
For all headphonesThe Phonitor x offers connections for standard headphones with jack plug and for balanced headphones a 4-pin XLR connector. Thanks to the enormous output power of 18 watts, all headphones are driven effortlessly.
Headphones or SpeakerThe OUTPUT switch turns the headphone amplifier into a preamplifier – simply switch from headphones to speakers and the selected source signal goes to both analog audio outputs, RCA and XLR. In the center position (mute), no signal reaches the outputs. The VU meters light up red.
Practical ConnectivityTo the power amplifiers or to the active loudspeakers you can use the balanced XLR- for long, and the RCA sockets for short cable runs. Practical are the AMP CTL sockets to which power amplifiers with 12V trigger inputs can be connected to switch them on and off together with Phonitor x.
Volume RCThe 45mm Volume control can be remote controlled with any infrared remote control. It works together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer and features a red marker LED so the setting is visible even in darker rooms.
Source of joyWith an impressive option of up to six 6 stereo sources, these can be connected to the Phonitor x via XLR, RCA, USB, Coax, Optical and AES/EBU.
The DAC768xs
Highly Acclaimed SoundPhonitor x accommodates for a large range of audio connections. Balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA connectors. With the optional DAC768xs, three additional digital sources can be added. The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip works as the converter chip in the optional digital-to-analogue converter, which thanks to its new architecture reproduces the best possible sound details. It converts PCM audio with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768kHz, which is equivalent to 16 times CD resolution. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256.
Audio & Visual Supremacy
Classic aestheticTwo mechanical VU meters display the input levels for both left and right audio channels. With the VU switch you can optimize the display for different signal levels.
Finding the middlePhonitor x has the uniquely and finely resolved laterality control, as a result the perfect center can be found easily. The mode switch allows you to choose between stereo or mono playback. To the right, the laterality control is switched on.
The RevolutionIn the headphone amplifier is the Phonitor Matrix, allowing you to listen to music through headphones as if you were listening through speakers. The tiring super stereo effect is now a thing of the past.
VOLTAiR TechnologySPL pitted Phonitor x against the best audio measurement system and found that Audio Precision could not compete with VOLTAiR technology, giving you the best possible performance.
The Phonitor Matrix Parameters
CrossfeedLevel and frequency adjustment of the right (red) and left (green) audio channel at maximum crossfeed.
AngleSettings for the speaker placement angle to determine the interaural time difference.
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Phonitor Matrix
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The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Analogue inputs: XLR (balanced) and RCA | Maximum input & output gain: 32.5 dBu Input impedance (RCA): 20 kΩ Input impedance (XLR): 20 kΩ Output impedance: 75 Ω Common mode rejection (XLR): 82 dB Frequency range (-3dB): 4 Hz – 300 kHz THD + N (10 Hz – 22 kHz, 0 dBu): 0.00085 % Noise (A-weighted): -103.8 dBu Crosstalk (1 kHz): -106 dB Dynamic range: 136.3 dB |
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| Digital Inputs: DAC768xs (optional) | Coaxial SPDIF (RCA), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz Optical SPDIF (Toslink F06), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/with Glass fibre <1m: 176.4/192 kHz USB (B), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384/705.6/768 kHz USB (B), DSD over PCM (DoP), sample rates: 2.8 (DSD64), 5.6 (DSD128), 11.2 (DSD256) MHz 0 dBFS calibrated to: 8 dBu |
| Balanced Headphones Output: 4-pol XLR | Pin wiring: 1 = L (+), 2 = L (-), 3 = R (+), 4 = R (-) Source impedance: 0,36 Ω Damping factor (40 ohms): 180 Frequency range (-3dB): 10 Hz – 300 kHz Crosstalk (1 kHz): -90 dB THD + N (0 dBu, 10 Hz – 22 kHz): 0.00091 % Noise (A-weighted): -98 dBu Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 600 Ω): 2 x 8 W Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 300 Ω): 2 x 3.5 W Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 32 Ω): 2 x 0.7 W Dynamic range: 130.5 dB |
| Standard Headphones Output: 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS Jack | Wiring: Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = GND Source impedance: 0.18 Ω Damping factor (40 ohms): 180 Frequency range (-3dB): 10 Hz – 300 kHz Crosstalk (1 kHz): -90 dB THD + N (0 dBu, 10 Hz – 22 kHz): 0.00091 % Noise (A-weighted): -103 dBu Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 600 Ω): 2 x 2.7 W Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 300 Ω): 2 x 5 W Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 32 Ω): 2 x 1 W Dynamic range: 135.5 dB |
| Internal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer | Operating voltage for analog audio: +/- 60 V Operating voltage for relays and LEDs: +12 V Operating voltage for optional DAC768xs: +5 V, +3.3 V |
| Mains Power Supply | Mains voltage (selectable, see fuse chamber): 230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz Fuse for 230 V: T 500 mA Fuse for 115 V: T 1 A Power consumption: max. 40 VA Stand-by power consumption: < 0,3 W |
| Dimensions - W x H x D (width x height incl. feet x depth) | 278 x 100 x 300 mm 11 x 4 x 11.81 inch |
| Unit weight | 4.4 kg 9.7 lbs |
| Shipping weight (incl. packaging) | 5.65 kg 12.46 lbs |
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