Rotel DX-3 - Black

Description

The DX-3: The Ultimate Personal Audio Companion
The DX-3 stands as the ultimate personal audio companion, embodying exquisite industrial design fused with the sophistication of a premium, fully balanced headphone amplifier. This exceptional device is engineered to provide a sublime listening experience for audiophiles who prioritize a perfect blend of high performance and elegant aesthetics. It serves as a versatile hub for various audio sources, delivering pristine sound for both private listening sessions and active speaker setups.

Unparalleled Digital Audio Conversion
At the heart of the DX-3 lies the high-performance ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC, a premium 32-bit Digital to Analog Converter. This advanced DAC is capable of rendering high-resolution music from diverse inputs. Via the PC-USB input, it supports audio up to an impressive 32-bit/384kHz, ensuring every nuance of high-fidelity tracks is preserved. Coaxial and Optical inputs accommodate signals up to 24-bit/192kHz, while integrated aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth connectivity allows for high-quality wireless streaming. Additionally, a traditional AUX RCA input provides seamless integration with legacy audio equipment. The DX-3 is Roon Tested certified, guaranteeing optimal performance within the Roon ecosystem.

Precision Amplification and Circuitry
The DX-3 features a fully balanced circuit topology, meticulously engineered to minimize distortion and noise, delivering a pristine audio signal. This robust design is powered by an in-house manufactured toroidal transformer, which provides ultra-low noise isolation. Complementing this, high-quality filter capacitors further contribute to the amplifier's exceptionally clean power delivery. This meticulous attention to internal components ensures that the DX-3 delivers a natural, dynamic, and uncolored sound, revealing the true essence of your music.

Versatile Output Capabilities
Designed for versatility, the DX-3 offers multiple output options to suit various listening preferences. For headphones, it provides both single-ended (6.35 mm) and fully balanced (4.4 mm) outputs. The single-ended output delivers substantial power: 765 mW into 16 Ω, 383 mW into 32 Ω, and 41 mW into 300 Ω. For demanding headphones, the balanced output provides even greater power, reaching 2.8 W into 16 Ω, 1.4 W into 32 Ω, and 150 mW into 300 Ω. Additionally, the DX-3 features fully balanced differential XLR outputs and unbalanced RCA outputs, allowing direct connection to a pair of active, powered speakers, transforming it into a compact yet powerful audio control center.

Intuitive Control and Robust Construction
Ease of operation and configuration are central to the DX-3's design. It incorporates a full-color graphic display for clear visual feedback, complemented by both front panel controls and an extruded aluminum remote control. This comprehensive control scheme ensures convenient management of settings and source selection. Housed in an exquisite industrial design, the DX-3 boasts robust construction with dimensions of 215 x 73 x 247mm (WHD) and a net weight of 3.2 kg, ensuring durability and a premium feel.

Exceptional Audio Fidelity Specifications
The DX-3 maintains exceptionally low distortion levels, with Total Harmonic Distortion (32 Ω, 1k Hz) less than 0.008% for single-ended output at 70 mW and less than 0.004% for balanced output at 280 mW. Its frequency response is highly linear across headphone, digital, and analog inputs, ensuring faithful audio reproduction. Signal-to-noise ratios are also excellent, exceeding 100 dB for single-ended headphone, 110 dB for balanced headphone, 112 dB for digital, and 107 dB for analog, guaranteeing a remarkably clean signal.

What's in the Box
DX-3 Headphone Amplifier 
Remote Control Power 
Cable 
User Manual