Rotel DX-3

$1,499.00

Headphone Amplifier

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Product Description

The Rotel 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 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 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.

Dimensions (W × H × D)
215 x 76 x 247mm
8 1/2 x 3 x 9 3/4″
 
Front Panel Height
70 mm (2 3/4″)
 
Power Requirements
120 V, 60 Hz
 
Power Consumption
30 W
 
Standby Power Consumption
<0.5 W
 
Net Weight
3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.)
 
BTU
100 BTU/h

 
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
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
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

Brand

Rotel

Started by Tomoki Tachiawaka in 1961, Rotel has spent the past 50 years redefining the hi-fi experience. The family-owned business is trusted by audiophiles, musicians and recording engineers alike for their high-quality products. In particular, they developed the Balanced Design Concept by mastering a combination of physics, electronics and mechanical engineering. These concepts combine digital and analog circuits for a new standard in high-end fidelity.

All products are built, tested and evaluated before production begins, with engineers listening intently to ensure Rotel delivers its signature sound each time. As a result, not only is Rotel recognized worldwide for its high-end audio applications, but it has developed strong product lines for home theaters and whole-house audio.

Listen to your favorite recordings and movies like never before with Rotel's line of amplifiers, tuners, CD players, DACs, multi-zone processors, and distribution amplifiers. All provide exceptional performance and value while showcasing innovation to meet new listening demands and preferences. Rotel is also known for working only with the best components, from European capacitors to toroidal power transformers from the United States.

One of their most popular models is the Michi X5. This Integrated Amplifier boasts 600 Watts of power into 4-ohm speakers. All while offering diverse listening options by including inputs for Analog, Bluetooth, XLR, and phono stage sources.

As a nationally recognized leader in the field of high-end audio and home theater, Overture is a proud dealer of Rotel components, selling customers the best components from Rotel in Sales Tax Free Delaware. Interested in purchasing a Rotel Component? You can trade-in any brand component towards a Rotel component by filling out Overture's Trade-In Form.

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