SPL Phonitor 3 DAC Model 2080

Phonitor 3 DAC - Exceptional Headphone Amplifier, Monitoring Controller, and DAC

Elevate Your Sound with Phonitor 3 DAC Introducing the Phonitor 3 DAC, an extraordinary combination of a headphone amplifier, monitoring controller, and DAC, all empowered by SPL's pioneering 120V technology. This device is the ultimate centerpiece for professionals demanding high-precision digital source handling and monitoring.

Seamless Digital Integration Equipped to handle digital sources with finesse, the Phonitor 3 DAC's integrated DAC supports USB, AES/EBU, and S/PDIF inputs. It flawlessly converts PCM audio signals up to 32 bits and 768 kHz, and DSD signals up to DSD256, ensuring unmatched audio fidelity.

Superior Monitoring Quality Experience the unparalleled monitoring quality that SPL 120V technology offers, both on headphones and loudspeakers. The analog Phonitor Matrix ensures an accurate stereo stage representation, enabling precise mixing and mastering on headphones as if you were listening through loudspeakers.

Versatile Connectivity The Phonitor 3 DAC accommodates up to six stereo sources, including two XLR and four digital inputs. Its rear panel hosts a stereo output for high-quality monitoring with either active or passive speaker setups.

The DAC - Excellence in Every Bit At the heart of its digital-to-analog conversion is the AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip. Combined with the SPL SLP120 - a 120V technology based low pass filter - it delivers a sound that's dynamic, detailed, and incredibly pure.

Intuitive Control and Design The Phonitor 3 DAC boasts a 45mm volume knob milled from aluminum, paired with an Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer for precise volume control. The front panel offers a standard headphone jack, supporting a wide range of headphones.

Comprehensive Monitoring Options This device is a full-featured monitor controller, offering:

• Source selection
• Phonitor Matrix with Crossfeed, Speaker Angle, and Center Level
• Mono/Stereo, Solo L/R, Phase inversion
• L/R Swap
• Output switchable to headphones or speakers
• Mute

Innovative Phonitor Matrix The SPL Phonitor Matrix is the key to creating accurate mixes on headphones. It corrects the stereo image discrepancies inherent in headphone listening, ensuring a natural and fatigue-free listening experience.

Powerful and Versatile Phonitor 3 DAC is designed to drive even low-sensitivity headphones with ease. A rear DIP switch allows a 12 dB increase in level at the headphone output, ensuring ample power for any headphone type.

Specifications:

• Analog Inputs & Outputs: XLR (balanced)
• Digital Inputs: DAC768 - AES/EBU, Coaxial SPDIF, Optical SPDIF, USB
• Frequency Range: 10 Hz – 100 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 134.3 dB
• Headphone Output: 6.35 mm TRS Jack
• Internal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
• Dimensions: 278 x 100 x 300 mm
• Weight: 4.9 kg