SPL Phonitor X
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Designed for audiophiles and studio professionals, the SPL Phonitor X is a premium analog headphone amplifier and preamplifier featuring an optional high-performance DAC. Built around SPL’s proprietary 120V rail technology, it delivers impressive dynamic range, exceptional clarity, and effortless power to drive even the most demanding high-impedance headphones. Beyond its primary role, it functions as a versatile hub for your entire audio system, seamlessly driving powered monitors or standard stereo power amps with both balanced and unbalanced connections.
Core Highlights
120V Rail Technology: High-voltage design provides massive dynamic headroom and minimal distortion.
Dual Headphone Outputs: Features both 4-pin balanced XLR and standard 6.35 mm jacks with ample power for hard-to-drive gear.
Flexible Connectivity: Includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs/outputs, plus optional USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs with the DAC module.
Dedicated Preamplifier: Seamlessly connects to active studio monitors or power amplifiers for full stereo control.
Phonitor Matrix: Advanced crossfeed and speaker simulation offer a natural soundstage that mirrors a traditional loudspeaker setup.
Precision Sound Sculpting: Built-in mono switch and fine-grained laterality/balance controls aid in precise monitoring and mixing.
Built to Last: Studio-grade construction with motorized, remote-controllable volume.
| PRODUCT | SPL Phonitor X Headphone Amplifier & Preamplifier |
| Analog Inputs | Balanced XLR ; Unbalanced RCA |
| Input Impedance | ~20 kΩ (XLR), ~10 kΩ (RCA) |
| Maximum Input Level | +32.5 dBu |
| Headphone Outputs | Balanced 4-pin XLR ; Standard 6.35 mm stereo jack |
| Balanced Output Impedance | 0.36 Ω |
| Unbalanced Output Impedance | 0.18 Ω |
| Output Power (balanced, 250 Ω) | 2 × 3.5 W (approx.) |
| Output Power (unbalanced, 250 Ω) | 2 × 5 W (approx.) |
| Frequency Response (headphones) | 10 Hz – 300 kHz (-3 dB) |
| THD + N (1 kHz, 0 dBu) | ~0.00085% – 0.00091% |
| Crosstalk (1 kHz, 0 dBu) | ~-90 dB |
| Noise (A-weighted) | < -98 dBu (balanced output) / < -103 dBu (unbalanced) |
| Dynamic Range (balanced) | ~130.5 dB (HP) / 135.5 dB (Line) |
| Line Outputs | Balanced XLR ; Unbalanced RCA — for driving power amplifier or active speakers |
| Optional Digital Inputs (with DAC module) | USB-B, Coaxial SPDIF, Optical SPDIF — for external digital sources |
| Preamplifier Output Level | +32.5 dBu max |
| Power Supply / Voltage Rails | ± 60 V analog rails (high-voltage design) |
| Mains Supply (selectable) | 115 V / 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (max) | 40 VA |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 278 × 100 × 300 mm |
| Weight | ~4.4 kg |
