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Rotel DX-3 Desktop Headphone Amplifier/DAC/Preamp with Built-in Bluetooth
The DX-3 is a high-performance personal audio solution crafted for discerning listeners. Housed in a sleek, industrial-grade chassis, it features a fully balanced headphone amplifier paired with the renowned ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC for precise and transparent audio reproduction. With support for high-resolution formats via PC-USB (up to 32-bit/384kHz), Coaxial/Optical (24-bit/192kHz), aptX™ HD Bluetooth, and legacy sources through AUX RCA, the DX-3 delivers versatile connectivity without compromising fidelity. This unit is designed for audiophiles who demand both sophisticated sound and refined aesthetics.
Product Highlights:
- High-performance desktop headphone amp with built-in digital-to-analog converter
- Class A amplification
- Recommended headphone impedance: 16 to 300 ohms
- Bluetooth with aptX™ HD and AAC
- Front panel features large volume knob, source selection button, and full-color TFT display
- THD: less than 0.004% at 32 ohms (balanced)
- Frequency response (headphones): 20-20,000 Hz (-0.2dB)
Audio features:
- Compact all-aluminum chassis and panels minimize vibration for clean playback
- custom high-current toroidal transformer
- balanced circuitry throughout reduces noise and distortion
- Premium ESS ES9038PRO 32-bit DAC for detailed, dynamic sound
- Asynchronous crystal oscillators help minimize timing jitter
- Plays PCM digital audio files up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD files up to 11.2MHz
- Coaxial and Toslink optical inputs support up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution for PCM
- 3-stage gain switch to help match the impedance and sensitivity of your headphones
Inputs:
- USB (Type-B) input for connecting a computer
- Digital audio inputs: one optical (Toslink) and one coaxial
- 1 pair unbalanced RCA inputs
Outputs:
- 1 balanced 4.4mm headphone output
- 1 unbalanced 1/4″ headphone jack
- 1 pair balanced 3-pin XLR and 1 pair unbalanced RCA preamp outputs
- for connection to a separate amplifier or compatible audio component
Other Info:
- Detachable AC power cord
- Includes remote control
- 8-1/2″W x 3″H x 9-3/4″D
- Weight: 7.1 lbs.
- Warranty: 5 years
- Our 30-day money back guarantee
- Black MFR # FR01294
- Silver MFR # FR01794
What’s In The Box:
- Headphone amplifier (black)
- Remote control (RR-DX1)
- 2 “AAA” batteries
- 4′ AC power cord (IEC C-13 3-prong)
- 5′ USB cable (USB-B on one end and USB-A on other end)
- Battery compartment opening tool
- USB flash drive containing Owner’s Manuals and driver
- Warranty and Registration card
- Important Safety Instructions






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