Description
Technical Overview
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 is a professional headphone amplifier designed for use in studio environments. It supports a variety of headphone connections, including standard jack plugs and balanced 4-pin XLR plugs. This hardware device integrates up to six stereo sources such as XLR, RCA, USB, Coax, Optical, and AES/EBU. Utilizing an AKM converter chip, it delivers high sound fidelity with 32-Bit resolution and sampling rates of up to 768kHz. Direct Stream Digital capability allows for resolutions of DSD4 or DSD256, ensuring detailed audio reproduction.
Main Specifications
- Output power (TRS): 2 x 5 W (into 250 Ohm)
- Dynamic range (TRS): 135.5 dB
- Output power (4-pin XLR): 2 x 3.5 W (into 250 Ohms)
- Dynamic range (4-pin XLR): 130.5 dB
- Frequency range: 10 – 300,000 kHz (+/-3 dB)
- THD + N (10Hz – 22kHz, 0dBu): 0.00082%
- Power consumption: max. 40 W
- Stand-by power consumption: < 0.3 W
Functional Advantages
- High sampling rate (up to 768kHz) → enhanced audio detail and clarity.
- Dynamic range of 135.5 dB (TRS) → improved signal fidelity and depth.
- Phonitor matrix → fatigue-free listening experience over extended periods.
- Crossfeed control → adjustable audio channel balance for a natural soundstage.
- Laterality control → precise audio channel balancing for critical listening.
Studio Application
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 integrates seamlessly into both professional and home studio setups, facilitating recording, mixing, and mastering tasks. With its ability to connect up to six stereo sources, it provides flexibility in source selection. The high output power ensures compatibility with various headphones, while the detailed audio rendering capabilities support critical listening and sound design. Compatible with Windows 10 or later and Class Compliant under Mac, it interfaces effectively with most digital audio workstations (DAWs).
Design or Interface
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 features a robust construction with a black finish, contributing to its professional aesthetic. The control layout includes intuitive knobs for volume, crossfeed, and angle adjustments, allowing for precise audio management. Connectivity options encompass multiple analogue and digital inputs, ensuring versatility in integration with audio equipment. The presence of VU meters provides visual feedback on audio levels for both channels.
Performance and Reliability
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 is engineered for stability and accuracy, delivering consistent performance in audio reproduction. With a low total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD + N) rating of 0.00082%, it maintains high signal integrity. The linear power supply with a toroidal transformer ensures low noise levels, enhancing overall audio clarity. The device is also designed for cross-platform reliability, functioning effectively on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Summary
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 is a valuable component in any studio setup, providing high-quality headphone amplification and versatile connectivity. Its comprehensive features support a range of audio production tasks, from recording to mixing and mastering, contributing to an efficient workflow.
SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2
€2,859.43
Description
Technical Overview
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 is a professional headphone amplifier designed for use in studio environments. It supports a variety of headphone connections, including standard jack plugs and balanced 4-pin XLR plugs. This hardware device integrates up to six stereo sources such as XLR, RCA, USB, Coax, Optical, and AES/EBU. Utilizing an AKM converter chip, it delivers high sound fidelity with 32-Bit resolution and sampling rates of up to 768kHz. Direct Stream Digital capability allows for resolutions of DSD4 or DSD256, ensuring detailed audio reproduction.
Main Specifications
Functional Advantages
Studio Application
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 integrates seamlessly into both professional and home studio setups, facilitating recording, mixing, and mastering tasks. With its ability to connect up to six stereo sources, it provides flexibility in source selection. The high output power ensures compatibility with various headphones, while the detailed audio rendering capabilities support critical listening and sound design. Compatible with Windows 10 or later and Class Compliant under Mac, it interfaces effectively with most digital audio workstations (DAWs).
Design or Interface
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 features a robust construction with a black finish, contributing to its professional aesthetic. The control layout includes intuitive knobs for volume, crossfeed, and angle adjustments, allowing for precise audio management. Connectivity options encompass multiple analogue and digital inputs, ensuring versatility in integration with audio equipment. The presence of VU meters provides visual feedback on audio levels for both channels.
Performance and Reliability
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 is engineered for stability and accuracy, delivering consistent performance in audio reproduction. With a low total harmonic distortion plus noise (THD + N) rating of 0.00082%, it maintains high signal integrity. The linear power supply with a toroidal transformer ensures low noise levels, enhancing overall audio clarity. The device is also designed for cross-platform reliability, functioning effectively on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Summary
The SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2 is a valuable component in any studio setup, providing high-quality headphone amplification and versatile connectivity. Its comprehensive features support a range of audio production tasks, from recording to mixing and mastering, contributing to an efficient workflow.
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