{"product_id":"spl-phonitor-x-headphone-amplifier-and-preamplifier-with-dac768xs-black-clearance-open-box-1","title":"SPL Phonitor x Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier with DAC768xs (Black) - Clearance \/ Open Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhonitor x Headphone Amplifier and Preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Phonitor x is both an outstanding headphone amplifier and an excellent preamplifier that can be used to directly drive power amplifiers or active speakers. With the optional DA converter, it not only plays from analog sources, but also directly from digital sources. The Phonitor Matrix allows speaker-like listening via headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThanks to VOLTAiR technology, it offers all this in the highest possible sound quality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Sound – For All Headphones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Phonitor x offers connections for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug and for balanced-driven headphones using a 4-pol XLR jack.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThanks to the enormous output power, all headphones are driven effortlessly. Thus, it plays out the advantages of the SPL VOLTAiR technology and rewards the listener with an honest, detailed and at the same time vivid sound experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones or Speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe OUTPUT switch turns the headphone amplifier into a preamplifier – simply switch from headphones to speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the center position (mute), no signal reaches the outputs. The VU meters light up red.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo the Power Amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo the power amplifiers or to the active loudspeakers you can use the balanced via XLR sockets – for long cable runs, and unbalanced via RCA sockets. The source signal is always present at both speaker outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe standby mode of devices with 12V trigger input can be switched on and off via AMP CTL. This allows, for example, the SPL Performer s800, Performer m1000 or Performer s1200 power amplifiers to be ideally integrated into the set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilled from Solid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe massive 45mm volume control knob milled from aluminum is a haptic highlight. Its mass together with the motorized Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe red marker LED ensures good visibility of the volume parameter even in darkened environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe volume control can be remotely controlled with any infrared remote control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Phonitor x learns to communicate with it with the simple push of a button.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource of Joy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUp to five stereo sources can be connected to the Phonitor x: XLR, RCA, and via the optional DAC768xs, USB, COAX, and OPTICAL.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Phonitor x accepts a variety of different audio connections. Balanced via XLR or unbalanced via RCA jacks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the optional DAC768xs, three additional digital sources can be added. PCM audio is received in S\/P-DIF format both coaxially (RCA) and optically (Toslink F06).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoth PCM audio and DSD audio can be converted via USB.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe DAC automatically picks up the sampling rate and resolution of the digital playback source. No matter if a streamer, computer or CD player is connected. No further settings on the Phonitor x are necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe DAC768xs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe converter chip in the optional digital-to-analog converter is the highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip, which thanks to its architecture reproduces the finest sound details.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt converts PCM audio at 32-bit resolution and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz, which is 16 times the resolution of a CD. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike the DAC768, which is built into the Director Mk2 for example or available as an option for the Phonitor xe, the DAC768xs does not offer an AES\/EBU digital input. The SPL DLP120 with VOLTAiR technology was also not included in the DAC768xs. Nevertheless, it offers a great performance that is unparalleled in this league.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood ol' times\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo mechanical VU meters visualize the input levels for the left and right audio channel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinding the middle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is not always easy. By our very nature, hearing can be leaning more to the left or more to the right. This is especially obvious when listening with headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat’s why Phonitor x has the uniquely finely resolved laterality control. With it, the center can be found perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the mode switch you can choose between stereo or mono playback. To the right, the laterality control is switched on.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Revolution: Phonitor-Matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Phonitor Matrix is the revolution in the headphone amplifier. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThanks to the Phonitor Matrix, music can be experienced on headphones as if it was played on speakers. The tiring super stereo effect is a thing of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy their music without listening fatigue and exactly the way it should be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusic is normally produced and mixed for playback on stereo speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening on headphones is different from listening on loudspeakers. The biggest difference is the lack of crossing signals of the sound signal from the left speaker to the right ear and from the right speaker to the left ear. These crossing signals are missing in conventional headphone listening, because there are no signals crossing from one side of the headphones to the other.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis results in an unnaturally wide stereo image and the various sound sources of the audio signal are not localized as the sound engineer intended them to. This effect is often referred to as “super stereo effect”. During conventional listening on headphones, our brain can balance the false representation of the playback to a certain extent – but this is very exhausting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe SPL Phonitor Matrix can correct this false stereo image with an analog circuitry. The Phonitor Matrix therefore not only ensures a correct representation of the stereo image, but also a relaxed listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe two main parameters of the Phonitor Matrix are Crossfeed and Angle:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrossfeed determines the crossing signals of the channels, the so-called interaural level difference. Angle determines the opening angle of the stereo image, the so-called interaural time difference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe VOLTAiR Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps. In our Professional Fidelity series, we refer to this unsurpassed technology as VOLTAiR technology.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe highest possible audio quality requires the highest possible audio operating voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 120V technology works with +\/-60 V. To be able to handle such a high voltage, we have developed special proprietary operational amplifiers that can operate with a DC voltage of +\/-60 V: the SPL 120V SUPRA operational amplifiers. This high voltage would destroy conventional components and operational amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 120V technology achieves exceptional technical specifications and sonic benefits. Technically, in terms of dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio and headroom. 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