SPL Phonitor x + DAC768xs

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SPL Phonitor x + DAC768xs

SPL

Phonitor x + DAC768xs

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 472537
Brand: SPL
Model: Phonitor x + DAC768xs
Price: $2,858.90

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This is a serious piece of kit for critical listening and mixing. The Phonitor x + DAC768xs delivers astonishing transparency and power, perfect for engineers and producers demanding the absolute best headphone experience—especially those working with dynamic range and needing meticulous mono compatibility. It’s a no-compromise solution for discerning ears.

Product Description

  • SPL Phonitor x + DAC768xs
  • Preamp / Monitor Controller
  • Suitable for all headphones with impedances from 10 ohms
  • Balanced and unbalanced analogue inputs and outputs (XLR
  • RCA)
  • Laterality: Extreme fine balance control
  • Mono / stereo selector switch
  • Maximum output power: 2 x 3.7 W (at 120 ohms)
  • Frequency range: 10 Hz to 300 kHz (-3 dB)
  • Harmonic: 0.00091% (KH)
  • 0.00085% (Line)
  • Dynamic range: 135.5 dB (KH)
  • 136.3 dB (line)
  • Linear power supply with toroidal transformer
  • Power consumption: max 40 VA
  • Stand-by power exception: 0.7 W
  • Front and cover made of aluminium
  • Housing made of powder-coated sheet steel
  • Dimensions: (W x H x D) 278 x 100 x 335 mm (with foot and volume controls)
  • Weight: 4.3 kg
  • Colour: Black
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Exceptional clarity and detail across the entire frequency spectrum
  • • Robust, German-engineered build quality with aluminum faceplate and steel housing
  • • Remarkable channel balance control allows for precise mono compatibility checks
  • • Linear power supply minimizes noise and provides exceptionally clean power
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most users
  • • Size and weight (4.3 kg) limit portability and require ample space
  • • Limited connectivity beyond standard analog inputs and outputs

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Key Features

Channels Stereo
Power 2 x 3.7 W (at 120 ohms)
Impedance Range 10 ohms to 120 ohms
Connections XLR, RCA (balanced and unbalanced)
Weight 4.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'extreme' control offers significantly finer adjustments, allowing for near-imperceptible differences to be corrected, crucial for mastering or critical stereo imaging.
Yes, the DAC768xs boasts a truly exceptional dynamic range and ultra-low distortion, noticeable in subtle details and providing a remarkably clean and detailed soundstage.
SPL's implementation is exceptionally clean; the linear power supply and well-shielded transformer minimize any potential hum or noise, maintaining a pristine audio signal.

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