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SPL Audio Phonitor X Headphone Amp and Preamp with DAC
Don’t want the DAC? Get the amp/preamp without DAC HERE

Phonitor x

The headphone amplifier with preamplifier

Enjoy music over headphones and over speakers equally excellently with the superior VOLTAiR technology – that’s why we developed Phonitor x.

For all headphones

The 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.

To 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.

Milled from solid

is the big 45mm Volume control. Its mass together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further.

The red marker LED makes the setting visible even in darkened environments.

Volume RC

The volume can be remote controlled with any infrared remote control, that the Phonitor x simply learns.

To do this, press the IR programming button and then the buttons for louder and quieter.

Source of joy

Up to six (6 !) stereo sources can be connected to Phonitor x:

XLR, RCA, USB, Coax, Optical and AES/EBU

Phonitor x accepts a large variety of audio connections. Balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA connectors.

With the optional DAC768xs, three additional digital sources can be added.

The DAC768xs

The highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip is used as the converter chip in the optional digital-to-analogue converter, which thanks to its new architecture reproduces the finest 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.

Good ol’ times

Two mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel.

Finding the middle

is not always easy. By our very nature, hearing can be leaning more to the left or more to the right. This is especially obvious when listening with headphones.

That’s why Phonitor x has the uniquely finely resolved laterality control. With it, the center can be found perfectly.

With the mode switch you can choose between stereo or mono playback. To the right, the laterality control is switched on.

The Revolution

in the headphone amplifier is the Phonitor Matrix, thanks to which you can listen to music through headphones as if you were listening through speakers. The tiring super stereo effect is a thing of the past.

Enjoy your music exactly the way it should be heard.

Phonitor Comparison

Phonitor xe Phonitor x Phonitor se Phonitor 2 Phonitor One Phonitor One d
Phonitor Matrix
Crossfeed 6 Values 6 Values 2 Values 6 Values Potentiometer Potentiometer
Speaker Angle 22° / 30° / 40° / 55° 22° / 30° / 40° / 55° 30° 15° / 22° / 30° / 40° / 55° / 75° 30° 30°
Center Level ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○
Matrix on/off ● ● ● ● ● ●
Remote Control* Volume ● ● ○ ● ○ ○
Laterality Control Super fine Balance ● ● ○ ● ○ ○
Stereo/Mono Playback Modes ● ● ○ ● ○ ○
Mute ○ ● ○ ● ○ ○
Solo L/R & Phase Monitoring functions ○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○
VU Meters
ø 36mm illuminated VUs ● ● ○ ● ○ ○
0dBVU Calibration (+4dBu) 0 / 6 / 12 dB 0 / 10 dB ○ 0 / 6 / 12 dB ○ ○
Headphone Outputs
Front & Rear Outputs ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Additional Output Boost +22 dB +12 / +22 dB +12 dB +6 / +12 dB ○ ○
1/4” Jack ● ● ● ● ● ●
1/4” Jack Output power (1 kHz, 1 % THD, 600 Ω) 2 x 2.7 W 2 x 2.7 W 2 x 2.7 W 2 x 2.7 W 2 x 190 mW 2 x 190 mW
1/4” Jack Output power (1 kHz, 1 % THD, 250 Ω) 2 x 5 W 2 x 5 W 2 x 5 W 2 x 5 W 2 x 330 mW 2 x 330 mW
1/4” Jack Output power (1 kHz, 1 % THD, 32 Ω) 2 x 1 W 2 x 1 W 2 x 1 W 2 x 1 W 2 x 400 mW 2 x 400 mW
4-pin XLR (Balanced) ● ● ○ ○
4-pin XLR Output power (1 kHz, 1 % THD, 600 Ω) 2 x 8 W 2 x 8 W ○ ○ ○ ○
4-pin XLR Output power (1 kHz, 1 % THD, 250 Ω) 2 x 3.5 W 2 x 3.5 W ○ ○ ○ ○
4-pin XLR Output power (1 kHz, 1 % THD, 32 Ω) 2 x 0.7 W 2 x 0.7 W ○ ○ ○ ○
Line Outputs
XLR (Balanced) ○ ● ○ ● ○ ○
1/4” Jack (Balanced) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ●
RCA (Unbalanced) ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○
Speaker Output Selector ○ ● ○ ● ○ ○
Line Inputs
XLR (Balanced) ● ● ○ ● (2x) ○ ○
1/4” Jack (Balanced) ○ ○ ○ ○ ● ●
RCA (Unbalanced) ● ● ● ● ● ●
RCA -10dBV to 0dBu Boost ● ○ ○ ● ○ ○
DA converter (optional)
Model DAC768 DAC768xs DAC768xs ○ ○ DAC768xs
DLP120 (dual low pass filter) ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Bit/Max SR kHz 32/768 32/768 32/768 ○ ○ 32/768
DSD (max) 256 (11.2MHz) 256 (11.2MHz) 256 (11.2MHz) ○ ○ 256 (11.2MHz)
USB (USB-B) ● ● ● ○ ○ ●
AES (XLR) ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Coaxial (RCA) ● ● ● ○ ○ ○
Optical (Toslink) ● ● ● ○ ○ ○
Housing WxHxD (incl. Feet) 278 x 100 x 300mm 278 x 100 x 300mm 278 x 57 x 300mm 278 x 100 x 300mm 210 x 49.6 x 220mm 210 x 49.6 x 220mm
11” x 4″ x 11.81” 11” x 4″ x 11.81” 11” x 2.24″ x 11.81” 11” x 4″ x 11.81” 8.23” x 1.95” x 8.66” 8.23” x 1.95” x 8.66”
Weight 5.1kg/11.24lbs 4.3 kg/9.5 lbs 3.1kg; 6.8 lbs 4.3kg; 9.5 lbs 1.2kg; 2,65 lbs 1.45kg; 3.2 lbs
*Units learn any IR remote. RC is not part of the scope of delivery.

Specifications

Color: Black, Silver, Red

Analog inputs & outputs: XLR (balanced) and RCA

Maximum input & output gain
32.5 dBu
Input impedance (RCA)
20 kΩ
Input impedance (XLR)
20 kΩ
Output impedance
75 kΩ
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

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
15 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 & Weight

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

Reference: 0 dBu = 0,775V. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Slimmer is smarter

The Drivers

Mac OS & iOS

No driver installation required for Mac or iOS devices (class compliant).

iOS devices must be connected using the Apple camera adapter.

Windows

To operate with a higher than the standard sample rate this driver installation is required.

Additional information

Additional information

Color

black, silver, red
Shipping & Delivery

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