SPL Phonitor XE Headphone Amplifier

SPL Phonitor XE Headphone Amplifier

Phonitor Matrix, Volume remote control, VU meter in retro look,  premium DA converter and the preeminent VOLTAiR technology make the Phonitor xe the best headphone amplifier of our time.

Suitable for all headphones

The Phonitor xe offers connections for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and for balanced-driven headphones using a  4-pol XLR jack. If you like to avoid the headphone cable hanging off the front you may want to use the connectors on the back of the Phonitor xe.

Volume Remote Control

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

The DAC768

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
• Volume Remote Control
• Suitable for all headphones
• Optional DAC768 (Digital to Analogue Converter)
• Highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip

Analog inputs: XLR (balanced) and RCA

• Input gain (max): 32.5 dBu
• Input impedance (RCA): 20 kΩ
• Input impedance (XLR): 20 kΩ
• Common mode rejection (XLR): 82 dB

Digital Inputs: DAC768 (optional)

• AES/EBU (XLR), PCM sample rates: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
• 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 (balanced)

• Pin wiring: 1 = L (+), 2 = L (-), 3 = R (+), 4 = R (-)
• Source impedance: 0.36 Ω
• Damping factor (40 Ω): 180
• Frequency range (-3 dB): 10 Hz – 300 kHz
• Crosstalk (1 kHz): -90 dBu
• THD + N (10 Hz – 22 kHz, 0 dBu): 0.00082 %
• 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

• Pin wiring: Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = GND
• Source impedance: 0.18 Ω
• Damping factor (40 Ω): 180
• Frequency range (-3 dB):10 Hz – 300 kHz
• Crosstalk (1 kHz): -90 dB
• THD + N (10 Hz – 22 kHz, 0 dBu): 0.00082 %
• 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 DAC768: +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 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: 4.9 kg / 10.8 lbs
• Shipping weight (incl. packaging): 5.6 kg/12.35 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.