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SPL Phonitor xe Reference Headphone Amplifier – SilverFor sale is my SPL Phonitor xe reference headphone amplifier in the silver finish.This amplifier is in perfect open-box cosmetic and functional condition— with only minimal testing in my climate-controlled, smoke-free home studio.The unit has been carefully handled, never rack mounted, and functions exactly as it did when new.It is being sold only because I decided to consolidate my monitoring system and no longer require a dedicated headphone amplifier. This unit is awesome!FeaturesGenuine SPL Phonitor xeSilver finishFully balanced reference headphone amplifierSPL 120V Rail TechnologyProfessional mastering-grade analog designCrossfeed (Phonitor Matrix)Adjustable Speaker AngleAdjustable Center LevelBalanced XLR inputsRCA inputsBalanced XLR preamp outputsMotorized Alps RK27 volume controlMade in GermanyConditionThis amplifier is in mint cosmetic condition with virtually no signs of use.It has been used only in my personal reference listening system and has never been used commercially or transported between locations.Everything functions exactly as intended.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the item description.IncludedSPL Phonitor xe Headphone AmplifierOriginal AC power cableOriginal factory packagingOriginal documentation and accessories included with the amplifierWhy I'm SellingI am decided to downsize a carefully planned and assembled reference headphone and recording studio monitoring system.This amplifier in in perfect open-box physical and working condition.Please see my other listings for additional high-end headphone amplifiers, Schiit components, premium vacuum tubes, and audiophile equipment. Check my feedback and buy with extreme confidence!ShippingThe amplifier will be shipped in its original factory packaging with additional outer shipping box to help ensure safe delivery.SpecificationsSPL 120V Rail TechnologyFully discrete analog designReference-grade headphone amplifierPhonitor Matrix crossfeed systemAdjustable Speaker AngleAdjustable Center LevelBalanced XLR inputsRCA inputsBalanced XLR preamp outputsPremium Alps RK27 motorized volume controlMade in Germany
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SPL, or Sound Performance Lab, is a German audio innovator founded in 1983 by recording engineer and music producer Hermann Gier. Beginning as a modest garage operation, the company quickly expanded its scope, evolving from experimental prototypes into a respected force in professional audio. Its heritage reflects a relentless pursuit of sonic excellence, rooted in hands-on listening and boundary-pushing engineering that has defined its trajectory for over four decades.
SPL focuses on high-end studio and hi-fi gear, excelling in categories like preamplifiers, compressors, equalizers, monitoring controllers, and headphone amplifiers such as the acclaimed Phonitor. Signature technologies like discrete operational amplifiers and the patented 120V rail system deliver unparalleled dynamic range and clarity, powering tools from the groundbreaking Transient Designer to mastering processors. While primarily pro-oriented for music production, film, and broadcasting, select products bridge into discerning hi-fi applications.
In the market, SPL occupies a premium niche as a boutique leader among audio professionals and serious enthusiasts, prized for innovative design, exceptional transparency, and reliability. Far from mass-market fare, its gear earns cult status in studios worldwide, backed by TEC Awards and endorsements from sound engineers who demand the best. For the knowledgeable hi-fi buyer, SPL represents uncompromised German precision that elevates any signal chain.
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