SPL Phonitor SE
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Engineered for critical listening, the SPL Phonitor SE is a premium headphone amp tailored for both studio engineers and passionate music lovers. Powered by SPL's proprietary high-voltage analog circuitry, it delivers expansive dynamic range with near-zero distortion. The built-in "Phonitor Matrix" crossfeed recreates a realistic, speaker-like soundstage directly through your headphones, while its robust power output effortlessly drives high-impedance models. Add the optional DAC module to seamlessly connect your favorite digital audio sources.
Highlights & Key Specifications
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120V VOLTAiR Technology: High-voltage analog architecture delivering massive headroom, ultra-low distortion, and expansive dynamic range.
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Pro-Grade 1/4" (6.35 mm) Output: Robust drive capacity engineered to effortlessly power power-hungry, high-impedance, and planar magnetic headphones.
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Optional High-Res DAC Expansion: Supports digital resolution up to 768 kHz PCM and native DSD256 decoding (when equipped with the DAC module).
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Versatile Connectivity: Gold-plated RCA analog inputs alongside digital options (coaxial, optical, USB with optional DAC) for seamless source integration.
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Acoustic Phonitor Matrix: Built-in crossfeed control that mimics loudspeaker spatial placement, eliminating headphone listening fatigue.
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Premium German Engineering: Heavy-duty metal enclosure featuring a precision-weighted analog volume potentiometer and studio-grade components.
| Product Name | SPL Phonitor SE High-End Headphone Amplifier |
| Analog Input | Stereo RCA — 20 kΩ input impedance, +32.5 dBu max input gain |
| Optional Digital Inputs (with DAC) | USB-B, Coaxial SPDIF, Optical SPDIF — supports PCM up to 768 kHz and DSD up to DSD256 |
| Headphone Output | 6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS stereo jack |
| Source Impedance (output) | 0.18 Ω |
| Damping Factor (at 40 Ω) | 180 |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz – 100 kHz (0 dBu) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) | 0.00091% (1 kHz, 0 dBu) |
| Noise Floor (A-weighted) | –103 dBu |
| Output Power | 2 × 5 W into 250 Ω (1 kHz / 1% THD) ; 2 × 1 W into 32 Ω |
| Crosstalk (1 kHz, 0 dBu) | –90 dB |
| Dynamic Range | 135.5 dB |
| Power Supply | Internal linear power supply with toroidal transformer; selectable 115/230 V AC; max power consumption 30 VA; standby < 0.3 W |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 278 × 57 × 300 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |