SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2
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SPL
Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2
Product Info
Article Number:
588226
Brand:
SPL
Model:
Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2
Category:
Headphone Amps
Price:
$3,188.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously high-end headphone setup. The DAC768v2 and Phonitor xe black combo delivers incredible clarity and a fatigue-free listening experience – it’s perfect for mastering engineers or anyone demanding absolute sonic accuracy and a wide range of input options.
Product Description
- SPL Phonitor xe black + DAC768v2
- Headphone Amplifier
- Suitable for headphones with jack plug and balanced headphones with 4-pin XLR plug
- Provides the option of integrating up to 6 stereo sources: XLR
- Coax
- Optical and AES/EBU
- AKM converter chip for high sound details
- 32-Bit resolution and up to 768kHz sampling rate
- Direct Stream Digital up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256
- 2 VU meters for left and right audio channel
- Laterality control for detailed balancing
- MODE switch for mono/stereo switching
- With phonitor matrix for fatigue-free listening
- Crossfeed control for level and frequency adjustment of the left and right audio channel
- Angle control for determining the interaural time difference
- Analogue inputs: 2x XLR (female
- balanced)
- 2x RCA (unbalanced)
- Digital inputs: 1x AES/EBU (XLR)
- 1x Coaxial SPDIF (RCA)
- 1x Optical SPDIF (Toslink)
- 1x USB (B)
- Headphone output: 1x TRS (6.3 mm
- jack)
- 1x XLR (4-pin
- balanced)
- 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%
- Linear power supply with toroidal transformer
- Power consumption: max. 40 W
- Stand-by power consumption: < 0.3 W
- System requirements: Win 10 or later
- Class Compliant under Mac
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 278 x 100 x 300 mm
- Weight: 4.9 kg
- Colour: Black
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Exceptional AKM DAC provides remarkably detailed and transparent audio reproduction.
- • Phonitor Matrix genuinely reduces listening fatigue, even during long sessions.
- • Versatile input options cater to diverse recording and playback scenarios.
- • Robust, understated build quality; feels premium and durable in hand.
CONS
- • The sheer number of inputs/controls can be overwhelming for less experienced users.
- • Significant weight makes it less ideal for portable or mobile setups.
- • Premium-priced, representing a considerable investment for most home studios.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
6 Stereo
Power
1.5W @ 300 Ohms (typical headphone impedance)
Impedance Range
16 - 600 Ohms
Connections
2x XLR, 2x RCA, USB, Coax, Optical, AES/EBU
Weight
7.7 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It subtly alters the phase and amplitude of the audio signal, reducing harshness and perceived loudness without sacrificing detail.
While technically impressive, the audible benefits are minimal for most listening scenarios; it’s more relevant for archival or critical listening applications.
The hardware crossfeed offers a more immediate and tactile adjustment than software solutions, allowing for nuanced shaping of the stereo image.
