DX-3
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.
Engineered with care
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.
Power Output (THD+N < 1%)Single-ended (6.35 mm) : 765 mW (16 Ω) 383 mW (32 Ω) 41 mW (300 Ω)Balanced (4.4 mm): 2.8 w (16 Ω) 1.4 w (32 Ω) 150 mw (300 Ω)
Total Harmonic Distortion (32 Ω, 1k Hz)Single-ended< 0.008% @ Output=70 mWBalanced< 0.004% @ Output=280 mW Frequency ResponseHeadphone:20 Hz - 20k Hz, +0 dB, -0.2 dBDigital:10 Hz – 20 kHz, +0 dB, - 0.5 dBAnalog:20 Hz – 20k Hz, +0 dB, - 0.4 dB S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)Headphone: Single-ended: >100 dB Balanced >110 dBDigital: >112 dBAnalog: > 107 dB
Specifications
· Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7k Hz, 4:1) (Headphone)
· Single-ended: < 0.01%
· Balanced: < 0.006%
Output Impedance (Headphone)
· Single-ended: < 0.3 Ω
· Balanced: < 0.6 Ω
Gain (Headphone)
· 0 dB @ G=H
· -6 dB @ G=M
· -12 dB @ G=L
Recommended Headphone Impedance (Headphone)
Input Impedance
· Digital : 75 Ω
· Analog : 10k Ω
Digital Output Level
- Unbalanced (RCA) 1.6 V
- Balanced (XLR) 3.5 V
Digital to Analog Converter
- ESS ES9028PRO DAC (32-bit/768kHz)
Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals
- SPDIF LPCM (Up to 24-bit/192kHz)
PC-USB
- USB Audio Class 2 (up to 32-bit/384kHz)*
- *Driver Installation Required
Support DSD(up to 11.2 M) and DoP (up to 5.6 M)
· Dimensions (W × H × D)215 x 73 x 247mm
· 8 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 9 3/4"
· Front Panel Height70 mm (2 3/4")
· Power Requirements120 V, 60 Hz
· Power Consumption30 W
· Standby Power Consumption<0.5 W
· Net Weight3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.)
· BTU100 BTU/h
In The Box
· Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier
· 1-Year manufacturer's warranty
