[Ilomaenkimi]

Phonitor xe vs Phonitor 2 if you use only analog signal; is there any other differences than front xlr and Matrix?
What i mean, is the soundquality same and are they technically same what comes to amplifier?

Edit: i can get used phonitor 2 for 999euros, used Phonitor xe costs around 1600euros...

 

[SilverEars]

I know it's not a fair comparison, but I tried Hugo TT2 lately with HD800S, and HD800S with TT2 didn't get peaky like phonitor. I really don't know if it has to do with what is really neutral or not because Chord stuff generally measures well. On the other hand, I didn't like the HD800S out of DAVE headphone out. Perhaps the headphone out is better on TT2 for the 800S.

Is Phonitor neutral sounding? I really don't know.

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

I just made a deal for used Phonitor xe. I will post my expressions here as soon as i can have some serious listening with it.
I am very curious to hear how Phonitor xe will compare to Graham Slee Solo Ultra Linea DE.

 

[Hellraiser86]

Burning in

 

[TylersEclectic]

Burning in

I like this setup

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

Arrived yesterday. The first impressions are ”quite” promising.

 

[Darksoul]

My apologies beforehand if this is the wrong forum to ask. Reading up some comments, is the matrix crossfeed of the Phonitor really that subtle? After (hopefully) getting the RME ADI-2 I would be changing my Violectric V200 for a Phonitor 2. Aside from the obscene amount of power the Phonitor 2 dishes out; the Matrix thing also appeals to me, I'm a sucker for those toys.

But if the Matrix Crossfeed isn't that impressive, would I be better off looking for a more powerful amplifier for less money and less bells and whistles?

 

[Hellraiser86]

My apologies beforehand if this is the wrong forum to ask. Reading up some comments, is the matrix crossfeed of the Phonitor really that subtle? After (hopefully) getting the RME ADI-2 I would be changing my Violectric V200 for a Phonitor 2. Aside from the obscene amount of power the Phonitor 2 dishes out; the Matrix thing also appeals to me, I'm a sucker for those toys.

But if the Matrix Crossfeed isn't that impressive, would I be better off looking for a more powerful amplifier for less money and less bells and whistles?

You can easily switch the amount of the effect. For example my friends didn’t recognise the effect at all on the lowest level.
I personally love this function cause it really gives me some of the speaker sound back. It is definitely the best working crossfeed I have ever heard. Second would be the Chord products. I hope it helps just a little bit

 

[greenblured]

Phonitor 2 vs Phonitor xe? What is the maine diferences?

 

[TylersEclectic]

Phonitor 2 vs Phonitor xe? What is the maine diferences?

one can be used as a speaker preamp out (X) and the other has secondary headphone outputs in the back for a/b switching (XE) but if using the XE or just in general if swapping headphones/unplugging/plugging in or any switch make sure you pause your music first. I'm sure I'm missing some details on what differentiates them... so please anyone that knows of other differences please chime in =) Oh and I think the onboard DAC options are different between the two. My XE I got without the DAC chip due to having plenty of DACs already

 

[xtr4]

For those who want a comparison can check out this link from SPL themselves;

https://spl.audio/wp-content/uploads/PhonitorComparison.pdf

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

My apologies beforehand if this is the wrong forum to ask. Reading up some comments, is the matrix crossfeed of the Phonitor really that subtle? After (hopefully) getting the RME ADI-2 I would be changing my Violectric V200 for a Phonitor 2. Aside from the obscene amount of power the Phonitor 2 dishes out; the Matrix thing also appeals to me, I'm a sucker for those toys.

But if the Matrix Crossfeed isn't that impressive, would I be better off looking for a more powerful amplifier for less money and less bells and whistles?

It’s not impressive like it’s gonna make wow-effect. And it doesn’t make ”effects” either.
It’s impressive because it works so well. Makes listening more relaxed. It’s very, very subtle, in a good way.
If you don’t see the amp, it’s very difficult to say is Matrix even on or off.

 

[Darksoul]

I ran into a VST called Redline Monitor, it seems to emulate the same settings as the Phonitor. Can anyone chime in regarding how...similar is to the real thing on the Phonitor?

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

Phonitor xe has been active use(everyday) almost a month now.
I think this is the final amp for me. Linn ADSM-SPL Phonitor xe-Focal Stellia compination has incredibly good synergy.
And SPL Matrix is just magic, works for me. It has been "on" all the time now.