For the edition 4/20 of German headphone magazine EAR IN, Martin Mertens wrote a great review about our new headphone amplifier SPL Phonitor se. You can find the complete review in the magazine. Here we provide you with a short summary, but it’s definitely worth reading the complete thing in the print magazine.
“With the Phonitor se, studio specialist SPL introduces the newest and smallest model of Phonitor headphone amplifiers.”
“Operation is simple and self-explanatory.”
“For example the crossfeed circuit, with whose help you can influence spatial features when listening with headphones, so that it sounds like listening on speakers.”
“This matrix is reduced to two fixed settings in the Phonitor se. On the connection side, SPL provides an RCA input and a 6.3 mm headphone jack. The Niederkrüchten-based company has retained its elaborate 120-Volt ‘VOLTAiR’ circuit technology as well as the option of integrating the DAC board DAC768xs, which extends the connecting possibilities of the Phonitor se by three digital inputs – USB, S/PDIF (Cinch) and Toslink.”
Sound:
“There is no need for any compromises regarding the sound of Phonitor se – no wonder, since the developers have retained the well-established circuitry. Most of all the 120V technology, thanks to which the device has enough power to drive even ‘difficult’ headphones with ease. And this sovereignty can be heard in all sonic aspects.”
“Bass frequencies come rock solid out of the shells of the connected headphones. This has substance, but never seems exaggerated.”
“The Phonitor se proves that control and fun are no contradictions.”
Conclusion:
“If you only want the essential features, the Phonitor se gives you the great sound of SPL’s Phonitor series at a low price. You shoud definitely order the device with the excellent DAC board.”
