[c1ferrari]

Evidently, the balanced outputs in the back can be used to drive balanced headphones. That is cool.
Bugs

This is also my understanding.

 

[c1ferrari]

Also comparing the new Phonitor with the original Phonitor, there are quite some differences.


Phonitor 1:
Max. Output Performance:
1,7W (+32,2dBm) @ 1 kHz and 600 Ohms connection
360mW (+25,6dBm) @ 1 kHz and 30 Ohms connection

Phonitor 2:
Max. Output Power:
65m W (+20 dBm) at 1 kHz and 600 Ω connected impedance
560 mW (+20 dBm) at 1 kHz and 40 Ω connected impedance

And as pointed out by tyom86, (described under "In short" on the SPL website):
Maximum Output Power: 3.640 mW (30,16 Veff/250 Ohms)


Comparing the original with the new Phonitor: 1700 mW versus 65mW (at 600 ohms) is quite a difference!
I wonder how that affects the sound of the amp for the higher ohm headphones (beyer,sennheiser)....

Thanks for this post...interesting, indeed.

 

[c1ferrari]

I was informed today that some of the info on the website was incorrect:
The maximum output power is not 3640 mW (30,16 Veff/250 Ohms), but 560 mW (1kHz/40 Ohm). This has also been corrected on their website.

Still wondering how the Phonitor 2 compares soundwise to the original Phonitor when using high-impedance headphones.
If someone happens to own both, please share your experiences!

I suppose I should review SPL's website!

 

[Bern2]

While I don't use the Phonitor 2 balanced...it can be with the flip of one of the dip switches on the bottom of the unit. Dual XLR from the back of the unit.

Bern

 

[c1ferrari]

Thanks for the information.

 

[EDN80]

I use it balanced myself with my Sony Z1Rs via XLRs in the back.

 

[c1ferrari]

I'm considering the LCD-XC, Aeon Flow Closed, and Ether Closed for location recording service.
The Phonitor 2730 would appear ideal for my application as I really don't want the additional circuitry/switches/relays
of the Phonitor 2.

 

[Bern2]

I use it balanced myself with my Sony Z1Rs via XLRs in the back.

Where did you get your balanced cable? Might try balanced someday.
Bern

 

[EDN80]

Where did you get your balanced cable? Might try balanced someday.
Bern

I used @SONYES 's suggestion in the following post https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-z1r-listening-impressions-only.853330/page-51#post-13800982

He posted a video:



And the ebay seller https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-SONY-MDR-Z1R-Z7-8-Core-19AWG-UPOCC-Reference-Cable-2m-6-5-ft-NEOTECH/142500236362?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=441492940008&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

The cable is great quality and a great deal money-wise, and of course, the sound is amazing, in retrospect.

 

[Peerayu]

I used @SONYES 's suggestion in the following post https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sony-z1r-listening-impressions-only.853330/page-51#post-13800982

He posted a video:



And the ebay seller https://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-SONY-MDR-Z1R-Z7-8-Core-19AWG-UPOCC-Reference-Cable-2m-6-5-ft-NEOTECH/142500236362?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&var=441492940008&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Though the cable is great quality and a great deal money-wise, and of course, the sound is amazing, in retrospect, I'd probably go with a more established name brand (Forza/Norne/SIlver Dragon...) and will probably do that down the line.

How's your impression?
Now I'm thinking of getting a dac/amp for the Z1R

Thanks

 

[fabriciom]

Anyone own the original phonitor and compare with this one?