Thanks. That's my original thought. Curious though as I don't read a lot of users going this route. Most I see are with a dedicated DAC in the middle of the chain. Not much options for me to try from where I am so my decisions are mostly blind buys based on reviewers and users feedback.
SPL Phonitor X / Phonitor E impressions and Discussion thread
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Thanks. That's my original thought. Curious though as I don't read a lot of users going this route. Most I see are with a dedicated DAC in the middle of the chain. Not much options for me to try from where I am so my decisions are mostly blind buys based on reviewers and users feedback.
I bought my Phonitor xe with the optional built-in DAC768 and enjoy it immensely. However, I also wanted to experience an R2R DAC and recently purchased a Denafrips Venus II. I love both DACs, but, whereas the DAC768 is smooth and revealing, the Venus II's game is on a higher level and creates an emotive visceral connection with the music. The size of the Venus is not much larger than the Phonitor and sits nicely underneath. I have also connected my A&K SP2000 to the Phonitor, but don't find this as convenient as playing music from my iMac.
Cool setup! Unfortunately, the Denafrips DAC is well above my budget for a DAC. I got the Phonitor XE without the DAC768 option and I was thinking that if I connect the SP2000 direct to the Phonitor XE, I'd be in effect using the built in DAC of the SP2000. Not sure, if I make sense.
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That's how that works. If there's a "line out" function on the DAP that's what you'd try to use.
xtiva
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I have older SP1000 and I sometimes connect it to Phonitor using balanced line out... it works fine.... if you get AK branded cable, it is cost of a DAC over $1000, but got mine from Ebay for around $150
being a little lazy, I am using Bluetooth remote control. Have both AK remote I used with AK300 and a Fiio one. It seems any Bluetooth remote works
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xtiva
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This is how I connect SP1000 to Phonitor
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What's the termination on the other end of the SP1000 cable?
elquixote
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So, recently I was discussing with a friend some inconsistencies I found regarding the power output of the phonitor X. Perhaps this has been discussed before or if someone has clarifying info it would be much appreciated. On the SPL site there is this information of max power via xlr of 0.7 watts @ 32 ohms.
On other sites we get the max power at 2.7 watts @ 32 ohms (which seems to be what most sites list)
I do not have much knowledge around the internals of amps so could use some clarification here. I am asking because I have HE6(s) which I typically power from a speaker amp with the Phonitor as pre-amp. However when I drive them via the Phonitor XLR on max gain (dip switches) I can barely tolerate past 9am on the volume dial. I have compared to other amps like the GSX MK2 which I believe is 7 watts @ 50ohms of class A goodness, and they have a harder time powering my he6 than my phonitor does. Can someone please explain this to me? I am assuming this has to do with the Voltair tech, but don't have a clear understanding.
Thanks!
On other sites we get the max power at 2.7 watts @ 32 ohms (which seems to be what most sites list)
I do not have much knowledge around the internals of amps so could use some clarification here. I am asking because I have HE6(s) which I typically power from a speaker amp with the Phonitor as pre-amp. However when I drive them via the Phonitor XLR on max gain (dip switches) I can barely tolerate past 9am on the volume dial. I have compared to other amps like the GSX MK2 which I believe is 7 watts @ 50ohms of class A goodness, and they have a harder time powering my he6 than my phonitor does. Can someone please explain this to me? I am assuming this has to do with the Voltair tech, but don't have a clear understanding.
Thanks!
incredulousity
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Your DAP will be fine, but the RME will be better.
Beautiful looking amp.
In the Phonitor X manual (pg 31), shows the SPL site has flipped the specs in what I'll attribute to input error on the site.So, recently I was discussing with a friend some inconsistencies I found regarding the power output of the phonitor X. Perhaps this has been discussed before or if someone has clarifying info it would be much appreciated. On the SPL site there is this information of max power via xlr of 0.7 watts @ 32 ohms.
On other sites we get the max power at 2.7 watts @ 32 ohms (which seems to be what most sites list)
I do not have much knowledge around the internals of amps so could use some clarification here. I am asking because I have HE6(s) which I typically power from a speaker amp with the Phonitor as pre-amp. However when I drive them via the Phonitor XLR on max gain (dip switches) I can barely tolerate past 9am on the volume dial. I have compared to other amps like the GSX MK2 which I believe is 7 watts @ 50ohms of class A goodness, and they have a harder time powering my he6 than my phonitor does. Can someone please explain this to me? I am assuming this has to do with the Voltair tech, but don't have a clear understanding.
Thanks!
Max. Output power (at +30 dBu @ 1 kHz)
2 x 1 W at 600 Ohm impedance
2 x 2 W at 300 Ohm impedance
2x 3.7 W at 120 Ohm impedance
2x 2.9 W at 47 Ohm impedance
2x 2.7 W at 32 Ohm impedance
Can anyone with an XE confirm - does the crossfeed/matrix setting work on both the front and rear headphone outputs? An earlier post mentioned something about the matrix function only working on the front outputs...I'd want to use the rear outputs to reduce cable clutter. Thx!
elquixote
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On the X the crossfeed function only works for the front outputs.
I think you have to use one of the jumper setting I think it’s 4 to use the cross feed. Not sure.
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