Rotel, DAC and headphone amp

Rotel’s new headphone DAC/amp is a sleek desktop companion
If you’ve decided to invest in an audiophile-grade set of wired headphones or IEMs, you should definitely consider acquiring a headphone amp to power them. Perhaps something like Rotel’s slick new DX-3.
Rotel’s first headphone amp is the “ultimate desktop audio companion”
The DX-3 is Rotel's first headphone amp and includes a high spec pre-amp and DAC in a very compact footprint. It'll launch later this month with an RRP of £1,399 / $1,499 / about AU$2,845. Rotel has launched its first ever headphone amp, the DX-3 – and as you'd expect from the brand, it's packed high specification into its very small footprint.
Rotel's do-it-all DAC/headphone amp wants to be your "ultimate desktop audio companion"
Rotel pitches the DX-3 as the "ultimate desktop audio companion", and we can imagine its compact footprint will appeal to many of us who want high-quality hi-fi kit but are short on space. It measures 7.6cm x 21.5cm x 24.7cm – which is only a little bit bigger than the WiiM Ultra streamer's size.
Did a Japanese Hi-Fi Great Just Make the Ultimate Desktop Amp?
Rotel is a more-than-60-year-old Japanese hi-fi company best known for its high-end amplifiers catered to serious audiophiles. And while its newest amp stays true to that ethos, it also marks a “first” for the storied brand.
Rotel rolls out reference grade DX-3 headphone amp DAC
When it comes to applications, the DX-3 can act as either a dedicated DAC or a fully functional preamp; the unit provides balanced XLR and RCA outputs, allowing it to directly drive external power amps, active monitors, or a full rack-based music system. The Rotel DX-3 retails for £1,399 (€1,499 / $1,499).
Rotel Debuts Compact DX-3 Headphone Amplifier
Rotel, distributed in Australia by Interdyn, has launched its new DX-3 headphone amplifier that offers premium digital-to-analog conversion. The DX-3’s amplifier, preamplifier and standalone DAC are combined in a compact 215mm x 76mm x 247mm package that can sit conveniently on a desktop.
Rotel Reveals DX-3 Personal Hi-Fi With Headphone Amp, Pre-Amp And DAC
Even if space is at a premium, music lovers still insist on high-quality sound from their audio systems. The new Rotel DX-3 promises all that at a sensible price.
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