SPL Phonitor X / Phonitor E impressions and Discussion thread
Feb 25, 2020 at 5:56 AM Post #286 of 1,043
It's a silent update. Comes with AKM4493 chip instead of the AKM4490 and also the updated remote (which is more useful than the original one)
Bummer :frowning2: but i mean, the v1 is still fantastic so i dont mind xD
 
Mar 14, 2020 at 11:49 AM Post #287 of 1,043
Mar 31, 2020 at 11:12 AM Post #288 of 1,043
This headphone amp is one of the top 3 for me to try out but I have heard a disturbing thing about that I am hoping you all can help clarify. Is it true that this amp can destroy itself if you unplug/plugin the 1/4 inch while music is playing? Thanks!
 
Mar 31, 2020 at 11:52 AM Post #289 of 1,043
From the manual:

"To protect the headphone power amplifier stage and guarantee a long and consistent performance please note: • Turn down VOLUME before swapping headphones. • Never insert a mono jack plug into the front panel stereo jack. • Make sure that the headphones stereo jack is fully inserted. • If you use an adapter from 3,5 mm to 1/4" (6,35 mm) on your headphone make sure that the adapter is fully screwed on respectively fully plugged in."
 
Apr 1, 2020 at 1:50 AM Post #291 of 1,043
I've lived over a decade with a Mad Ear+ HD Super complying with this very rule. Not hard to get used to. I lso know I screwed up a few times over the years and forgot / did something absent-minded and the amp didn't die.

I'm in the market for a Phonitor XE in the near future and I think I can live with this.

I'd also seriously consider using XLR only if the risk is that serious on this amp.
 
Apr 3, 2020 at 7:30 PM Post #292 of 1,043
Hi all,


This is my setup, currently, the combination was a game changer to me, i ended up picking up a b stock phonitor 2 for about 1100 and am very happy with the purchase. Couldn't see an advantage with the xe for me.


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Apr 8, 2020 at 4:52 PM Post #294 of 1,043
Fair enough but as far as I am concerned the fact that it can be fried from one accidental unplugging is an unacceptable design flaw in an amp costing this much.
 
Apr 9, 2020 at 2:31 PM Post #295 of 1,043
Well, I'm waiting with bated breath as my Phonitor Xe DAC768 is due to arrive via UPS any minute now! :L3000:
 
Apr 9, 2020 at 2:46 PM Post #296 of 1,043
Congrats. Let us know how you like it, after the honeymoon period :wink:
 
Apr 9, 2020 at 6:40 PM Post #297 of 1,043
Man, it is fantastic - fresh out of the box!

Connection, drivers, setup was a breeze. Dark background, no noise, solid playback via USB. Incredible power. My average volume setting is at 9:00.

Everything I've played so far is sounding "new and fresh" and I feel as if I'm sitting at the studio.

Got a feeling this will be my endgame setup. :)
 
Apr 9, 2020 at 7:05 PM Post #298 of 1,043
I dont know the used market for these but is $1299 a good price for the Phonitor xe (B stock, which is a return I believe with full warranty).
 
Apr 9, 2020 at 10:34 PM Post #300 of 1,043
Hi all,


This is my setup, currently, the combination was a game changer to me, i ended up picking up a b stock phonitor 2 for about 1100 and am very happy with the purchase. Couldn't see an advantage with the xe for me.


Random but how do you like the Earmen?
 

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