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Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier

by Rotel
Original price ₹ 177,900 - Original price ₹ 177,900
Original price ₹ 177,900
₹ 177,900
₹ 177,900 - ₹ 177,900
Current price ₹ 177,900

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Color: Silver

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.  

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.

Features
  • Fully balanced Headphone Amplifier
  • HDMI ARC Input
  • USB, Coaxial and Optical Inputs
  • Certified Roon Tested
  • ICESS premium 32-bit Digital to Analog Converter
  • Wireless aptXTM and AAC Bluetooth
Specifications

    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 mW
    Balanced
    < 0.004% @ Output=280 mW
     
    Frequency Response
    Headphone:
    20 Hz - 20k Hz, +0 dB, -0.2 dB
    Digital:
    10 Hz – 20 kHz, +0 dB, - 0.5 dB
    Analog:
    20 Hz – 20k Hz, +0 dB, - 0.4 dB
     
    S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)
    Headphone:
      Single-ended: >100 dB
      Balanced >110 dB
    Digital: >112 dB
    Analog: > 107 dB

    Dimensions (W × H × D)
    215 x 73 x 247mm
    8 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 9 3/4"
     
    Front Panel Height
    70 mm (2 3/4")
     
    Power Requirements
    220 V, 50 Hz
     
    Power Consumption
    30 W
     
    Standby Power Consumption
    <0.5 W
     
    Net Weight
    3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.)
     
    BTU
    100 BTU/h

    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)
    16 Ω - 300 Ω
    Analog Input Overload
    5 V
     
    Analog Output Level
    Unbalanced (RCA): 1V
    Balanced (XLR): 2V
     
    Analog Output Impedance 
    Unbalanced (RCA): 100 Ω
    Balanced (XLR): 200 Ω
     
    Channel Separation (Analog)
    >86dB
     
    Input Sensitivity
    Digital: 0 dBFs
    Analog: 1.2 V
    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)
    Support Roon Tested



    Support

    About Rotel

    For over six decades Rotel has been engineering, manufacturing, and delivering audio products built to the highest standards of quality, with extraordinary performance and exceptional value. This Japanese family owned, and family operated business leverages the tradition and heritage of this 60-Year old icon brand supported by innovation and passion delivering products proud to wear the Rotel badge building our ever-growing extended Rotel family of customers including audiophiles, music lovers, musicians, recording artists and loyal fans.

    Description

    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.  

    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.

    Features
    • Fully balanced Headphone Amplifier
    • HDMI ARC Input
    • USB, Coaxial and Optical Inputs
    • Certified Roon Tested
    • ICESS premium 32-bit Digital to Analog Converter
    • Wireless aptXTM and AAC Bluetooth
    Specifications

      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 mW Balanced < 0.004% @ Output=280 mW   Frequency Response Headphone: 20 Hz - 20k Hz, +0 dB, -0.2 dB Digital: 10 Hz – 20 kHz, +0 dB, - 0.5 dB Analog: 20 Hz – 20k Hz, +0 dB, - 0.4 dB   S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted) Headphone:   Single-ended: >100 dB   Balanced >110 dB Digital: >112 dB Analog: > 107 dB
      Dimensions (W × H × D) 215 x 73 x 247mm
      8 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 9 3/4"
        Front Panel Height 70 mm (2 3/4")   Power Requirements 220 V, 50 Hz   Power Consumption 30 W   Standby Power Consumption <0.5 W   Net Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.)   BTU 100 BTU/h
      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) 16 Ω - 300 Ω Analog Input Overload 5 V   Analog Output Level Unbalanced (RCA): 1V Balanced (XLR): 2V   Analog Output Impedance  Unbalanced (RCA): 100 Ω Balanced (XLR): 200 Ω   Channel Separation (Analog)
      >86dB   Input Sensitivity Digital: 0 dBFs Analog: 1.2 V
      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) Support Roon Tested



      Support

      About Rotel

      For over six decades Rotel has been engineering, manufacturing, and delivering audio products built to the highest standards of quality, with extraordinary performance and exceptional value. This Japanese family owned, and family operated business leverages the tradition and heritage of this 60-Year old icon brand supported by innovation and passion delivering products proud to wear the Rotel badge building our ever-growing extended Rotel family of customers including audiophiles, music lovers, musicians, recording artists and loyal fans.