Rotel

Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier

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Rotel

DX-3

$2,249.00
$2,249.00

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DX-3 by Rotel | High-Fidelity Headphone Amplifier

The ultimate Personal Audio companion packaged in exquisite industrial design with the sophistication of a premium, fully balanced Headphone Amplifier. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via PC-USB input (32-bit/384kHz), Coaxial/Optical (24-bit/192kHz), aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth and legacy audio equipment via an AUX RCA input. The DX-3 is ideal for audiophiles seeking to enjoy music with a perfect blend of high performance and stylish design.

The ultimate Personal Audio companion combining an exquisite industrial design with the sophistication of a premium, fully balanced Headphone Amplifier supported by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC. Connect your balanced or single-ended phones to the DX-3 or attached directly to a pair of active, powered speakers rending music up to 32-bit/384kHz from the PC-USB input, 24-bit/192kHz via Coaxial/Optical, aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth or any legacy audio equipment via the AUX RCA input.

Fully balanced circuit topology is powered by an in-house manufactured toroidal transformer with ultra-low noise isolation and filter capacitors. The full color graphic display, extruded aluminum remote control and front panel controls ensure ease of operation and configuration.

The DX-3 is perfect for audiophiles who want to enjoy music through loudspeakers or in private listening sessions, combining performance and style.

Features

  • ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 32-bit / 768 kHz 8-channel DAC.
  • Front panel mounted 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single ended headphone connectors.
  • Bluetooth with aptX HD and AAC.
  • 1 Coaxial and 1 Optical digital input.
  • 1 Analog RCA input.
  • Fully Balanced differential XLR outputs.
  • PC-USB 32-bit / 384 kHz input with DSD 4X support.
  • Variable user selectable headphone gain levels of High, Medium and Low.
  • Ultra-quiet in-house Toroidal Power Supply with high current drivers.
  • Certified Roon Tested.
  • Also functions as a standalone DAC and fully functional preamplifier.
  • Volume attenuation is controlled by an audiophile grade
  • NJW1195A fully differential analog controller.
  • Aluminum-extruded IR remote included.

Specifications

Headphone Performance

  • Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz : 7 kHz, 4:1) – Single-ended: < 0.01%
  • Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz : 7 kHz, 4:1) – Balanced: < 0.006%
  • Output Impedance (Headphone) – Single-ended: < 0.3 Ω
  • Output Impedance (Headphone) – Balanced: < 0.6 Ω
  • Gain (High / G=H): 0 dB
  • Gain (Medium / G=M): −6 dB
  • Gain (Low / G=L): −12 dB
  • Recommended Headphone Impedance: 16 Ω – 300 Ω

Analog Signal

  • Analog Input Overload: 5 V
  • Analog Output Level (Unbalanced / RCA): 1 V
  • Analog Output Level (Balanced / XLR): 2 V
  • Analog Output Impedance (Unbalanced / RCA): 100 Ω
  • Analog Output Impedance (Balanced / XLR): 200 Ω
  • Channel Separation (Analog): > 86 dB

Input Sensitivity & Impedance

  • Input Sensitivity (Digital): 0 dBFS
  • Input Sensitivity (Analog): 1.2 V
  • Input Impedance (Digital): 75 Ω
  • Input Impedance (Analog): 10 kΩ

Digital Output

  • Digital Output Level (Unbalanced / RCA): 1.6 V
  • Digital Output Level (Balanced / XLR): 3.5 V

Digital Audio Processing

  • Digital-to-Analog Converter: ESS ES9028PRO DAC
  • DAC Resolution: 32-bit / 768 kHz
  • Coaxial / Optical Digital Inputs: SPDIF LPCM up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
  • PC-USB: USB Audio Class 2
  • PC-USB Max Resolution: Up to 32-bit / 384 kHz
  • DSD Support: Up to 11.2 MHz
  • DoP Support: Up to 5.6 MHz
  • Roon Compatibility: Roon Tested
  • PC-USB Driver Installation: Required