SPL Phonitor XE
- Estimated delivery: Sep 19 - Sep 23
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Designed for audiophiles and industry professionals, the Phonitor XE is a premium analog headphone amplifier with an optional DAC, engineered for uncompromising sound quality. Built around a robust linear toroidal power supply, it effortlessly drives both balanced and unbalanced headphones—including high-impedance and demanding models—with ultra-low distortion, wide dynamic range, and exceptional power output. Its signature matrix crossfeed control simulates a natural, speaker-like soundstage, while flexible analog and digital connectivity allows it to serve as the ultimate hub for any reference-level listening system.
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Versatile Connectivity: Dual headphone outputs (4-pin XLR and 6.35 mm) with analog inputs (XLR/RCA) and optional digital DAC modules (USB, Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU).
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Flawless Power & Drive: Ultra-low output impedance and adjustable gain settings ensure clean, stable performance across all headphone types.
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Speaker-Like Imaging: Integrated "Matrix" crossfeed and angle controls recreate realistic room acoustics for fatigue-free listening.
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Built to Last: Studio-grade linear power supply and rugged chassis designed for long-term reliability.
| PRODUCT | SPL Phonitor XE Headphone Amplifier |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR + Unbalanced RCA (optional digital inputs if DAC module installed) |
| Headphone Outputs | Balanced 4-pin XLR (source impedance 0.36 Ω), Standard 6.35 mm TRS (source impedance 0.18 Ω) |
| Balanced Output Power (1 kHz @ 1% THD, 250 Ω) | 2 × 3.5 W |
| Balanced Output Power (1 kHz @ 1% THD, 32 Ω) | 2 × 0.7 W |
| Standard Output Power (1 kHz @ 1% THD, 250 Ω) | 2 × 5 W |
| Standard Output Power (1 kHz @ 1% THD, 32 Ω) | 2 × 2.7 W |
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz – 100 kHz |
| THD + N | ≤ 0.00082% (balanced) |
| Noise (A-weighted) | ≤ –98 dBu (balanced), ≤ –103 dBu (unbalanced) |
| Dynamic Range (balanced) | 130.5 dB |
| Dynamic Range (unbalanced) | 135.5 dB |
| Input Impedance | 20 kΩ (balanced RCA or XLR) |
| Power Supply | Internal linear toroidal transformer, mains selectable 115/230 V |
| Power Consumption | Max 40 VA, standby < 0.3 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 278 × 100 × 300 mm |
| Weight | 4.9 kg |