SPL Phonitor x
Best reference grade headphone amplification for discerning audiophiles and audio professionals.
This desktop amplifier delivers a smooth, linear sound profile that avoids listener fatigue during long sessions. Its standout feature is a unique crossfeed matrix that mimics speaker placement, providing a more natural soundstage for headphone listening.
$2499.00
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Upscale Audio
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles and professionals seeking a natural, less fatiguing headphone soundstage.
- Discerning listeners demanding reference-grade amplification and pristine sonic reproduction.
- Audio engineers and serious enthusiasts needing a central, high-performance control unit.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious consumers or casual listeners seeking an affordable headphone solution.
- Newcomers to high-end audio or users preferring plug-and-play simplicity.
- Users with limited desk space or those requiring a compact, travel-friendly device.
Performance breakdown
Headphone Versatility
Effortlessly drives everything from sensitive IEMs to demanding high-impedance planar headphones.
Soundstage Realism
The Phonitor Matrix creates a remarkably natural, speaker-like listening experience.
Preamplifier Capability
Robust connectivity makes it a seamless hub for high-end speaker systems.
Signal Purity
Exceptional dynamic range and vanishingly low distortion ensure pristine audio reproduction.
Build Integrity
Heavy-duty construction and internal linear power supply scream professional studio reliability.
Digital Flexibility
Optional DAC expansion provides comprehensive support for high-resolution digital audio formats.
Key Specs
Analog inputs & outputs
XLR (balanced) and RCA
Maximum input & output gain
32.5 dBu
Input impedance (RCA)
20 kΩ
Input impedance (XLR)
20 kΩ
Output impedance
75 Ω
Common mode rejection ratio (XLR)
82 dB
Frequency range (0 dBu)
10 Hz – 100 kHz
THD + N (1 kHz, 0 dBu)
0.00085 %
Crosstalk (1 kHz, 0 dBu)
-90 dB
Noise (A-weighted)
-103 dBu
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