[rmsanger]

I’ve compared the V281 and the Phonitor. To sum it up: The Violectric sounds (in relation to the SPL) more warm and has a bit more emphasis on the low end. The biggest advantage for the SPL is the dynamic area and the neutral sound (you can easily pick up the signature sound of the DAC you are using)

Kind of the gist I'm getting is that the Phonitor has more features by the Violectic is probably more of my cup of tea from a sound signature perspective. If I was an HD800S guy I'd guy Phonitor but I'm not. Thanks!

 

[endre83]

Anyone used a Chord DAC with them - Qutest or Hugo 2?

And anyone using them with Verites?

 

[Gadget67]

Anyone used a Chord DAC with them - Qutest or Hugo 2?

And anyone using them with Verites?

Here is a review from headphones.com which may help. The review mentions The Chord Hugo 2 as a DAC pairing but doesn‘t really provide specifics. The review was written by Ian Dunmore (@Torq) so Perhaps you can contact him directly for his thoughts. Here is a link to the review: https://www.headphones.com/blogs/news/spl-phonitor-x-review

 

[ronhGA]

Kind of the gist I'm getting is that the Phonitor has more features by the Violectic is probably more of my cup of tea from a sound signature perspective. If I was an HD800S guy I'd guy Phonitor but I'm not. Thanks!

I’ve never heard the Violectric but after pairing the Phonitor E with a TEAC NT 505 and it’s dual AK 4497 DACs I would venture to say the sound I’m getting is downright tubey. Warm but detailed and rather holographic. I’ve only had this setup for a couple of weeks but I’m very satisfied with the results.

 

[kenammo]

I really love my Phonitor Xe, but I'm perplexed about something relatively minor: While my owners manual specifies a maximum "PCM Digital Input Sample Rate" of 32/768 via USB (B), the most I can get from my new Win 10 desktop is 32/384 via USB (B).

Again, this is quite minor - considering the current lack of files at that rate, and my diminished hearing anyway. I'm quite satisfied with my 16/44 - - 24/192 recordings. It just switches on the ol' OCD and has me wondering if I overlooked something, blah blah...

I've connected my Phonitor to a regular USB port (not a hub or adapter) on back of my new desktop. Tried ASIO and WASAPI. No differences.

If any of you have encountered a similar issue/fix, please advise. Many, many thanks!

 

[Gadget67]

I really love my Phonitor Xe, but I'm perplexed about something relatively minor: While my owners manual specifies a maximum "PCM Digital Input Sample Rate" of 32/768 via USB (B), the most I can get from my new Win 10 desktop is 32/384 via USB (B).

Again, this is quite minor - considering the current lack of files at that rate, and my diminished hearing anyway. I'm quite satisfied with my 16/44 - - 24/192 recordings. It just switches on the ol' OCD and has me wondering if I overlooked something, blah blah...

I've connected my Phonitor to a regular USB port (not a hub or adapter) on back of my new desktop. Tried ASIO and WASAPI. No differences.

If any of you have encountered a similar issue/fix, please advise. Many, many thanks!

This discussion may shed some light on your question. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/topping-d70-usb-sampling-rates.8175/

 

[NickMimi]

Hi all, new here and wanted to ask the experts, I purchased a lightly used Phonitor X a few weeks ago, I enjoy it very much and often times use the built in DAC, it sounds excellent to me. My question is, how do I tell which model DAC I have in my unit, from my understanding the X version can come with either the DAC192 or the DAC768xs? I was unable to get the original box or any paperwork with my unit, and nothing on the unit itself gives any indication of which DAC is installed. It's an OCD thing and has my left eyeball twitching...Do I just email the serial number to SPL and ask them or is there some way to figure this out on my own? Otherwise could not be happier, this thing is a keeper.

 

[RobertSM]

@NickMimi

I think your best bet in finding out this information is to email SPL. I think this all depends on when your unit was manufactured.

My Phonitor X with DAC was purchased in December 2018. So for me I'm almost 100% sure my DAC is DAC 192. I may drop them an email myself so I can verify. Good luck and enjoy your Phonitor!

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

Last evening i was listening Leonard Cohen(again) and decided to try without Matrix. Clicked it back on pretty soon. I think i can't live without it anymore. So, i assume that SPL Phonitor xe will be my amp to the grave.

 

[Gadget67]

Last evening i was listening Leonarnd Cohen(again) and decided to try without Matrix. Clicked it back on pretty soon. I think i can't live without it anymore. So, i assume that SPL Phonitor xe will be my amp to the grave.

Amen, brother! It does make a difference to me as well. And, Leonard Cohen is my wife’s favorite!

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

Amen, brother! It does make a difference to me as well. And, Leonard Cohen is my wife’s favorite!

Can't blame her.
Leonard Cohen enjoyed via Stellias and SPL makes me almost weep.
Incredibly beautiful and touching. Everytime.

 

[Gadget67]

Can't blame her.
Leonard Cohen enjoyed via Stellias and SPL makes me almost weep.
Incredibly beautiful and touching. Everytime.

My wife resists using headphones; maybe this will convince her!

 

[kenammo]

This discussion may shed some light on your question. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/topping-d70-usb-sampling-rates.8175/

Thanks Gadget - I'll check this out!

 

[Ilomaenkimi]

My wife resists using headphones; maybe this will convince her!

I think these two may convince her.

https://tidal.com/track/4424511

https://tidal.com/track/122848198

 

[InstantSilence]

which has better resolution. hugoo 2 or a phonitor?