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Summary

The Phonitor xe is the standalone headphone amplifier without any compromises. Phonitor Matrix, remote volume control, retro-look VU meter, the optional premium DA converter and the all-superior VOLTAiR technology make the Phonitor xe one of the best headphone amplifiers of our time.

Key Features:

  • 2 Headphone outputs, Standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and a balanced-driven headphones using a 4 pin XLR plug.
  • Headphone outputs on the front and rear for user preference.
  • Volume can be operated by any infrared remote.
  • Up to 6 stereo sources can be connected.
  • Optional DAC768v2 with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz.
  • Two mechanical VU meters visualise the input levels for the left and right audio channel.
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Specifications
Amplifier Specifications:
Frequency responseBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 10 Hz – 100 kHz
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 10 Hz – 100 kHz
Dynamic rangeBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 130.5 dB
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 135.5 dB
THDBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 0.00082 %
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 0.00082 %
Input impedanceRCA: 20 kΩ
XLR: 20 kΩ
Gain32.5 dBu
NoiseBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): A-weighted -98 dBu
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: A-weighted -103 dBu
Operation voltageInternal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
Operating voltage for analog audio: +/- 60 V
Operating voltage for relays and LEDs: + 12 V
Output ImpedenceBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 0.36 Ω
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 0.18 Ω
Damping factorBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 40 Ω - 180
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 40 Ω - 180
Power outputBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 250 Ω: 2 x 3.5 W. 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 32 Ω: 2 x 0.7 W
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 250 Ω: 2 x 5 W. 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 32 Ω: 2 x 2.7 W
Power consumptionPower consumption max.: 40 VA
Stand-by power consumption: < 0.3 W
Analogue Inputs1 x XLR (balanced)
1 x RCA
Digital InputsDAC768v2 (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
Pin WiringBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 1 = L (+), 2 = L (-), 3 = R (+), 4 = R (-)
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = GND
CrosstalkBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 1 kHz, 0 dBu: -90 dBu
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 1 kHz, 0 dBu: -90 dBu
Mains SupplySelectable 230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz
Fuse for 230 V: T 0.5 A
Weight4.9kg
DimensionsW x H x D: 278 x 100 x 300 mm
Price
From £2,350.00
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SPL Phonitor xe Headphone Amplifier SPL Phonitor xe Headphone Amplifier Summary

The Phonitor xe is the standalone headphone amplifier without any compromises. Phonitor Matrix, remote volume control, retro-look VU meter, the optional premium DA converter and the all-superior VOLTAiR technology make the Phonitor xe one of the best headphone amplifiers of our time.

Key Features:

  • 2 Headphone outputs, Standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and a balanced-driven headphones using a 4 pin XLR plug.
  • Headphone outputs on the front and rear for user preference.
  • Volume can be operated by any infrared remote.
  • Up to 6 stereo sources can be connected.
  • Optional DAC768v2 with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz.
  • Two mechanical VU meters visualise the input levels for the left and right audio channel.
183 Specifications
Amplifier Specifications:
Frequency responseBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 10 Hz – 100 kHz
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 10 Hz – 100 kHz
Dynamic rangeBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 130.5 dB
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 135.5 dB
THDBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 0.00082 %
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 0.00082 %
Input impedanceRCA: 20 kΩ
XLR: 20 kΩ
Gain32.5 dBu
NoiseBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): A-weighted -98 dBu
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: A-weighted -103 dBu
Operation voltageInternal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
Operating voltage for analog audio: +/- 60 V
Operating voltage for relays and LEDs: + 12 V
Output ImpedenceBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 0.36 Ω
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 0.18 Ω
Damping factorBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 40 Ω - 180
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 40 Ω - 180
Power outputBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 250 Ω: 2 x 3.5 W. 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 32 Ω: 2 x 0.7 W
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 250 Ω: 2 x 5 W. 1 kHz @ 1 % THD, 32 Ω: 2 x 2.7 W
Power consumptionPower consumption max.: 40 VA
Stand-by power consumption: < 0.3 W
Analogue Inputs1 x XLR (balanced)
1 x RCA
Digital InputsDAC768v2 (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
Pin WiringBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 1 = L (+), 2 = L (-), 3 = R (+), 4 = R (-)
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = GND
CrosstalkBalanced Headphones Output 4-pol XLR (balanced): 1 kHz, 0 dBu: -90 dBu
Standard Headphones Output 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) TRS Jack: 1 kHz, 0 dBu: -90 dBu
Mains SupplySelectable 230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz
Fuse for 230 V: T 0.5 A
Weight4.9kg
DimensionsW x H x D: 278 x 100 x 300 mm
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