{"product_id":"rotel-dx-3-headphone-amplifier","title":"Rotel DX-3 Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rotel DX-3 is the ultimate audio companion, combining the sophistication of an ESS Sabre DAC with an integrated headphone amplifier, all housed in an elegant, space-efficient chassis. Audio is rendered with precision and performance, supporting a wide range of modern and legacy source inputs, including PC-USB (32-bit \/ 384kHz) with DSD 4X support, coaxial and optical inputs (24-bit \/ 192kHz), wireless aptX HD Bluetooth and an RCA analogue connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, the DX-3 is driven by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO 8-channel DAC, ensuring exceptional digital-to-analogue conversion and delivering music with outstanding resolution across an immersive soundstage. The internal headphone amplifier is powered by a custom, in-house-manufactured, shielded toroidal transformer with high-current drivers, delivering dynamic performance with ultra-low distortion of less than 0.004%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariable, user-selectable headphone gain levels of High, Medium and Low ensure compatibility with both low- and high-impedance headphones. Convenient front-panel 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended headphone connections provide flexible connectivity. Volume attenuation is controlled by an audiophile-grade NJW1195A analogue controller, delivering precise adjustments in increments as fine as 0.5dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DX-3 also functions as a standalone DAC and fully featured preamplifier via XLR balanced and RCA outputs. This extends its installation flexibility, allowing it to directly drive external amplifiers or powered speakers, or to integrate with an existing audio system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full-colour front-panel display provides clear user feedback and makes the extensive range of setup options simple to navigate. 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