***I would consider shipping (based on location), but buyer would be responsible for any and all fees associated, including the purchase of insurance. This is still a cheaper option than buying new...unit is basically new and EXTREMELY well kept.

****I will also be willing to sell the DAC unit only without the expansion. Pick up for $2,100 or pay shipping costs and I'll ship it in the original box.

Mint condition unit already expanded to control 4 sets of monitors. Listing is for the SPL Phonitor plus expansion only...rack is NOT INCLUDED.

If you're looking at this listing, you know how good this unit is (everything you need to know is found below). The headphone amp is a real standout and can power anything short of electrostatic headphones which require a specialized amp.

The analog vibe and smooth operation of the knobs is excellent. The Matrix section allows you to add crossfeed and width to simulate a speaker environment...this is not a software emulation, but true analog design.

The unit with expansion sells for $3300 new and requires assembly...this is all done already. Below are the listed specs of the unit. Any questions, feel free to ask. I had this unit in my smoke-free studio but have since made changes and it is no longer needed.

SPECS

The 120V technology
The 120V technology is our reference technology. The 120V technology is unique in the world. It operates at a DC voltage of 120 volts. This is four times that of IC-based semiconductor op-amps.

SPL Phonitor 3 Headphone & Monitor Controller Features

• Great sound – for headphones:  The Phonitor 3 DAC off ers connection for a standard headphone with a stereo jack plug on the front. Thanks to the enormous output power, all kind of headphones are driven eff ortlessly. Thus, it plays out the advantages of the SPL 120V technology and rewards the listener with an honest, detailed and at the same time vivid sound experience.
• Great sound – also for loudspeakers:  On the rear of the device, Phonitor 3 DAC off ers a stereo output which makes it a high-quality monitoring controller for any monitoring situation. Active speakers with an integrated power amplifier or passive speakers in combination with a power amplifier can be connected at this output.
• Monitoring at the highest level:  Phonitor 3 DAC offers the same key technology – SPL 120V technology – and signal quality as the big SPL DMC and MMC mastering consoles.
• Headphones or Speakers:  The Output switch – simply switch from headphone to speaker playback. In the center position (Mute), no signal reaches the outputs. The VU meters light up red.
• Digital & analog stereo inputs – free choice:  Up to six stereo sources can be connected to the Phonitor 3 DAC. The source is selected via the Source switch.
• Analog inputs:  On the analog side, two analog stereo inputs are offered, each with two XLR line inputs. Professional analog players with balanced outputs and line level can be connected here.
• USB:  The USB input (type B) can be used to directly connect the DAW.No driver installation is required for operation with a Mac or an iDevice. Via USB, the Phonitor 3 DAC converts PCM audio signals with a resolution of 32 bits and a sampling rate of up to 768 kHz as well as DSD signals with a resolution of up to DSD256.
• Digital inputs:  On the digital side, the Phonitor 3 DAC offers four digital stereo inputs.
• S/PDIF, coaxial:  The Input S/PDIF coaxial can also receive a two-channel signal (PCM audio) with sampling rates up to 192 kHz and a bit rate of 16 bits to 24 bits. Unbalanced, 2-wire 75-ohm coaxial cables with RCA connectors are used for signal transmission.
• AES/EBU:  The AES input provides an input jack which corresponds to a standard XLR input (XLR, female). An AES signal can transport two encoded PCM audio channels with a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz and a bit rate of 16 bits to 24 bits. This standard is defined under IEC 60958 Type I. Balanced, 3-core, 110 Ohm “twisted pair” cables with XLR plugs are used for connection.
• Milled from solid:  The massive 45mm volume control knob milled from aluminum is a haptic highlight. Its mass together with the Alps RK27 “Big Blue” potentiometer enhances the “spoon in the honey” feeling even further and provides perfect control of the monitoring level.
• M/S – Mid or Side?:  By using the mono/stereo and L/R phase inversion switch in combination, it is also possible to only monitor the mid or side signal. When the switch is set to “Mono” and phase inversion is active for L (or R), only the side signal is played back. If the phase inversion is switched off , the mono signal corresponding to the “M” signal is played back. Separate monitoring of the M and S signals has become a widespread standard for many mixing and mastering engineers.

SPL Phonitor 3 Headphone & Monitor Controller Specifications

• Analog inputs & outputs; XLR (balanced)
• • Maximum input & output gain 32.5 dBu
  • Input impedance (XLR) 20 kΩ
  • Output impedance (XLR) 75 Ω
  • Common mode rejection (XLR) -82 dB
  • Frequency range 10 Hz – 100 kHz
  • THD+N (1 kHz, 0 dBu) 0.0009 %
  • Noise (A-weighted) -102 dBu
  • Crosstalk (1 kHz) -95 dB
  • Dynamic range 134.5 dB
• Digitale Eingänge: DAC768 (optional)
• • AES/EBU (XLR), PCM-Abtastraten: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
  • Coaxial SPDIF (Cinch), PCM-Abtastraten: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
  • Optisch SPDIF (Toslink F06), PCM-Abtastraten: 44.1/48/88.2/96/mit Glasfaser < 1m: 176.4/192 kHz
  • USB (B), PCM-Abtastraten: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192/352.8/384/705.6/768 kHz
  • USB (B), DSD over PCM (DoP), Abtastraten 2.8 (DSD64), 5.6 (DSD128), 11.2 (DSD256) MHz
  • 0 dBfs kalibriert auf 15 dBu
• Standard Headphones Output, 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS Jack
• • Wiring Tip = Left, Ring = Right, Sleeve = GND
  • Source impedance 0.18 Ω
  • Damping factor (40 ohms) 180
  • Frequency range 10 Hz – 100 kHz
  • Crosstalk (1 kHz) -91 dB
  • THD +N (1 kHz, 0 dBu) 0.0003 %
  • Noise (A-weighted) -102 dBu
  • Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 250 Ω) 2 x 5 W
  • Output power (1 kHz, 1% THD, 32 Ω) 2 x 1 W
  • Dynamic range 134.5 dB
• Internal Linear Power Supply with Shielded Toroidal Transformer
• • Operating voltage for analog audio +/- 60 V
  • Operating voltage for relays and LEDs +12 V
• Mains Power Supply
• • Mains voltage (selectable, see fuse chamber) 230 V AC / 50; 115 V AC / 60 Hz
  • Fuse for 230 V T 500 mA
  • Fuse for 115 V T 1 A
  • Power consumption max. 40 VA
• Dimensions & Weight
• • W x H x D (width x height incl. feet x depth) 11 x 4 x 11.81 inch
  • Unit weight 9.15 lbs
  • Shipping weight (incl. packaging) 11.9 lbs