Rotel · Headphone Amplifiers
DX-3
The DX-3 is a fully balanced headphone amplifier with an ESS SABRE ES9028PRO DAC and multiple digital inputs.
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DX-3

From Rotel
The DX-3 is a dedicated headphone amplifier and DAC. The ESS SABRE ES9028PRO handles conversion from PC-USB (32-bit/384kHz), coaxial, and optical inputs.
The amplifier section is fully balanced. Bluetooth adds wireless connectivity.
Rotel designed the DX-3 as a personal audio component: the desktop counterpart to its full-size separates.
Specifications
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 215 x 73 x 247mm8 1/2 x 2 3/4 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) : |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (32 Ω, 1k Hz) | Single-ended |
| Frequency Response | Headphone: |
| S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted) | Headphone: |



