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

Rotel DX-3
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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 Height70 mm (2 3/4")
Power Requirements120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption30 W
Standby Power Consumption<0.5 W
Net Weight3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.)
BTU100 BTU/h
Power Output (THD+N < 1%)Single-ended (6.35 mm) :
Total Harmonic Distortion (32 Ω, 1k Hz)Single-ended
Frequency ResponseHeadphone:
S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)Headphone:
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