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he SPL Phonitor 3 DAC Expansion Rack Bundle is not only the ultimate headphone amplifi er and monitoring controller with 120V technology – the integrated DAC makes it the perfect monitoring centerpiece for demanding producers as well as sound and mastering engineers working with digital sources or in the DAW. This bundle includes the Expansion Rack which extends the Phonitor 3 with additional input and output options.

Whether if USB, AES/EBU or S/PDIF - the integrated DAC with analog SLP120 converts digital PCM audio signals with a resolution of 32 bit and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz. It converts DSD signals with a resolution of up to DSD256. On the analog side, the Phonitor 3 DAC, based on the SPL 120V technology, off ers the same monitoring quality as the big SPL mastering consoles – on loudspeakers and headphones. The analog Phonitor Matrix allows mixing and mastering on headphones in the highest quality – with the same spatial perception of the stereo stage as on loudspeakers.

The Expansion rack
The SPL Expansion Rack is not only a 19″ rack housing for the Phonitor 3 DAC, it also expands the connection possibilities. This allows the Phonitor 3 DAC to become a monitor controller for up to four stereo speaker pairs!

The DAC – the best is just good enough
The converter chip in the Phonitor 3 DAC´s digital-to-analog converter is the highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip, which thanks to its architecture reproduces the finest sound details. It converts PCM audio at 32-bit resolution and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz, which is 16 times the resolution of a CD. Direct Stream Digital is also supported up to a resolution of DSD4 or DSD256.

SLP120
The analog output of any DAC chip must be filtered by a low pass filter when entering the analog world. In contrast to all other DACs in the world, the low pass filters here are built using SPL 120V technology, which provides a plus in dynamics and headroom and sound. The DAC in the Phonitor 3 DAC is equipped with the SLP120 – an analog “single low pass” filter with 120V technology.

Phonitor Matrix
One of the unique features of SPL headphone amplifi ers is the SPL Phonitor Matrix. It enables mixing and mastering engineers to create perfect mixes on headphones, which will translate perfectly to all types of stereo speaker systems.But the Phonitor Matrix is not only designed for professional use in the studio. It also enables the hifi enthusiast to enjoy music on headphones, like if it was played back on speakers.

The 120V technology
The 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps.

SPL Phonitor 3 Headphone & Monitor Controller Features

• Great sound – for headphones:  The Phonitor 3 DAC off ers connection for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug on the front. Thanks to the enormous output power, all kind of headphones are driven eff ortlessly. Thus, it plays out the advantages of the SPL 120V technology and rewards the listener with an honest, detailed and at the same time vivid sound experience.
• Great sound – also for loudspeakers:  On the rear of the device, Phonitor 3 DAC off ers a stereo output which makes it a high-quality monitoring controller for any monitoring situation. Active speakers with an integrated power amplifier or passive speakers in combination with a power amplifi er can be connected at this output.

The SPL Expansion Rack's built-in 1x4 Switch expands your phonitor with three additional loudspeaker outputs, making it the perfect analog 120V monitor controller. It allows you to listen to three user-definable analog stereo signals with headphones or up to four stereo speaker pairs all with the best-possible quality. Plus, the comprehensive controller functions of the Phonitor (L/R phase reverse, L/R Solo, Mono, Mute) are readily available for use with all connected playback systems. The Expansion Rack is compatible with both the Phonitor 2 and the Phonitor 3.This listing does not include the Phonitor, only the rack.SPL Phonitor Expansion Rack SpecificationsCompatibility: Phonitor 2 & Phonitor 3Dimensions W x H x D: 19 x 3.46 x 11.8 (482 x 88 x 300 mm)Weight: 6lbs (2.7kg)SPL Phonitor Expansion RackIncludesSPL Phonitor Expansion RackManual