{"product_id":"spl-phonitor-se-headphone-amplifier-black","title":"SPL Phonitor se Headphone Amplifier – Black | The Grid HiFi","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPL Phonitor se Headphone Amplifier – Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPL Phonitor se\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a dedicated high-end headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional transparency, dynamic control, and precision from an analog listening system. Featuring SPL's proprietary 120V VOLTAiR technology and Phonitor Matrix processing, the Phonitor se delivers the core amplification performance of the acclaimed Phonitor series in a streamlined design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack, analog-only configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is ideal for listeners who already own a high-quality external DAC, network streamer with analog outputs, or another premium audio source. It provides a direct RCA signal path without an integrated digital-to-analog converter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPL 120V VOLTAiR Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-voltage analog amplification engineered for exceptional dynamic range, low distortion, and substantial headroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated Analog Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stereo RCA input for connecting an external DAC, streamer, CD player, or other line-level source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful Headphone Output:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 5 watts per channel into 250 ohms and 1 watt per channel into 32 ohms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonitor Matrix Processing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two selectable crossfeed presets help reproduce a natural, speaker-like stereo soundstage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Volume Control:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ALPS RK27 “Big Blue” analog potentiometer delivers smooth, precise level adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow Output Impedance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.18-ohm headphone output supports excellent electrical damping and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWide Dynamic Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rated at 135.5dB for exceptional signal resolution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Built with SPL's professional audio engineering and high-quality internal components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant Black Finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact, minimalist design for serious headphone listening systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonitor se\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog headphone amplifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmplifier Technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPL 120V VOLTAiR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnalog Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStereo RCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone in this configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated DAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot installed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone Output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.35mm (1\/4-inch) stereo jack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Power at 250 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × 5W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutput Power at 32 Ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 × 1W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e135.5dB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadphone Output Impedance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.18 ohms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhonitor Matrix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOff, C1, C2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALPS RK27 analog 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This allows demanding musical passages to be reproduced with precision, clarity, and control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts dedicated RCA analog input makes it an excellent partner for an existing reference DAC or high-quality streamer. The powerful 6.35mm headphone output accommodates a broad range of audiophile headphones, including many demanding high-impedance designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe integrated Phonitor Matrix provides two selectable crossfeed settings to address the unnatural channel separation often experienced with headphones. Listeners can engage either preset or bypass the processing entirely for conventional stereo playback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its substantial headphone-driving capability, premium analog volume control, and compact German-built chassis, the SPL Phonitor se is an excellent foundation for a dedicated high-fidelity headphone system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience SPL at The Grid HiFi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purchase online for nationwide delivery or speak with our Houston audio specialists about pairing the Phonitor se with the right DAC and headphones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi | (713) 218-8120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55254841983313,"sku":null,"price":1559.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1047\/7178\/0945\/files\/Phonitor_se_front_black_2560.png?v=1791688810","url":"https:\/\/gridhifi.com\/products\/spl-phonitor-se-headphone-amplifier-black","provider":"The Grid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}