SPL Phonitor SE Headphone Amplifier

SPL Phonitor SE Headphone Amplifier

SPL's entry model into the world of VOLTAiR headphone amplifiers.

The Phonitor se has the same audio signal amplification as its bigger brothers Phonitor x and Phonitor xe and therefore offers the same sound experience. The DAC768xs is optionally available.

Volume & Source Selection:

The volume is adjusted with a milled all-aluminium rotary knob. The Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer provides a pleasant “spoon in honey” turning feeling. In addition to an analog source, three other digital sources can be connected to the Phonitor se with the optional DAC.

Headphone Output with Power:

The Phonitor se offers a 6.35 mm jack for connecting headphones with jack plug.

Up to 2 x 5 watts of output power is available at this socket. This allows even very power-hungry headphones such as magnetostats or electrostats to be driven effortlessly.

The Revolution:

In the headphone amplifier is the Phonitor Matrix, with switchable crossfeed, that allows you to listen to music through headphones with the sound experience of listening through speakers. The tiring super stereo effect and the exaggerated reproduction of reverberation and effects are a thing of the past. 

Enjoy your music without fatigue and exactly as it should be heard.

The Phonitor Matrix in its largest expansion stage has three setting parameters: Crossfeed, Speaker Angle and Center Level. In Phonitor se the Center Level is preset to -1 dB and the speaker placement Angle to 30°. These are the most common values.

The Crossfeed function determines the crosstalk of the channels, the so-called interaural level difference. There are two switch positions C1 and C2 for the intensity of the Crossfeed.

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.

Main Features:

• VOLTAiR Technology
• Phonitor Matrix Amplifier
• Suitable for All Headphones
• DAC768xs Optionally Available

Analog input: RCA

• Maximum input gain: 32.5 dBu
• Input impedance: 20 kΩ

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

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 Ω): 180
• Frequency range (-3dB): 10 Hz – 300 kHz
• Crosstalk (1 kHz): -90 dB
• THD + N (10 Hz – 22 kHz, 0 dBu): 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 DAC768xs: +7 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 315 mA
• Fuse for 115 V: T 630 mA
• Power consumption: max. 30 VA
• Stand-by power consumption: < 0,3 W

Dimensions & Weight:

• W x H x D (width x height incl. feet x depth): 278 x 57 x 300 mm / 11 x 2.24 x 11.81 inch
• Unit weight: 2,8 kg / 6.17 lbs
• Shipping weight (incl. packaging): 5 kg / 11.02 lbs

UK Delivery

• FREE delivery via DPD Local By 12pm on orders to value over £300, including one hour delivery window service 'Predict & Follow My Parcel'.
• Royal Mail Special Delivery By 1pm costs between £5.00 - £10.00 on orders to value under £300, dependent on weight.
• Saturday or Sunday delivery available upon request for supplemental charge.

EU Delivery

• £25 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Road service (5-7 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
• £50 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL Europe by Air service  (2-3 days) which provides comprehensive tracking of shipments online.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

USA & Canada Delivery

• Services based on your order being shipped to the U.S. and Canada are calculated as follows:
  £100 delivery charge 'Flat Fee' via DHL international 'Day Definite' service per parcel.
  Receiver is responsible for the payment of local Duties and Taxes.

Exceptions

• Not all products are available for order into Europe, USA & Canada

WARRANTY

• Full manufacturer's warranty on all new purchases. Standard warranty is typically 12 months to 2 years with some goods coming with 6 years manufacturer's warranty.
• Goods purchased in UK and EU are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations.