The Phonitor XE has larger and more accurate staging capabilities with ultimate precision presenting a bit more clarity and detail from the music. When comparing the SPL Phonitor XE to the Topping A90, I found the A90 to have a touch warmer, more forgiving sound quality.
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So to wrap up, let us talk about comparisons to the Topping A90 and the iFi Pro iCAN, then stick around, and I will give you my overall conclusions and who I believe the Phonitor XE headphone amplifier will best suit. I also listened to many other tracks and albums of music over the few weeks I had the amp in for review. My impressions were drawn when listening to my Qobuz and Amazon MUSIC HD playlists which I have included in the video description below. I found the Phonitor to present zero audible coloration to the music whatsoever to my ears with an immaculate and detailed sound.
With that said, I found the Phonitor XE when listening via The RAD-0 from Rosson Audio, the Verite Open from ZMF, and the Aelous from ZMF, to have expansive staging with extreme accuracy and layering. You may have a different opinion or different audio chain than I do, which can also play a big factor in your conclusions about audio gear. Whenever I give my impressions on how audio equipment sounds, it’s my subjective opinion. So now that we talked about some of the design and build quality, let’s get into the most important part, in my opinion- how does it sound!? As we all know, sound and the perception of sound is very subjective subject. Using 120v Voltair Technology, which runs on 4X the voltage of standard audio electronics, SPL states the amp will have a higher dynamic range, lower THD and noise at -114.2db, greater headroom, and crystal-clear sound reproduction. The power supply of the Phonitor XE is built into the back of the unit, so no power brick is needed. I will link to more info here on the SPL Phonitor XE so you can go into more depth about these features and their benefits. The Matrix feature is one of the main benefits in my mind of the Phonitor XE. The majority of music is mixed for playback on speakers, so with some headphones, you may not fully get to appreciate the subtleties of the music as it was intended when listening on headphones. With these controls, you have the ability to make your headphones sound more speaker-like. The next feature of this amp I really dig is the Matrix Crossfeed and angle controls.
Available in Red, Black, or Silver, the potential buyer has some options based on their preferred esthetic. The Phonitor XE is impressively built in Germany, with a premium feel and look to it that cannot be denied. Let’s start with the Build Quality, Specs, and Design. I will cover 4 main topics, Build Quality, Specifications, Design, and Quality of Sound. the Topping A90, which I currently own, and the iFi Pro iCAN I have on loan from iFi.Īs with all my audio reviews, I will utilize all my headphones in my collection or any headphones that I have in for review to search for synergies with the Phonitor XE amp and comparisons to my current solid-state reference amp. Also, I will be A/B listening to the Phonitor XE vs.
I will be listening to the Phonitor XE paired with my own Topping D90 Digital Analog Converter for this review. In this article, I will be giving you my impressions on the Phonitor XE headphone amplifier sent over for me to review by Jeremy! Thank you, again, buddy, for allowing me to check out your Amp! No one has compensated me for this review, and all thoughts and impressions are my own. Crystal Clear Sound that will plug you into the SPL MATRIX!
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