True to the motto “Number One In Sound”, SPL of Germany has developed a new product line that combines the sound of their big devices with a desktop-friendly design and an affordable price for the ambitious user. The Series One was equally developed for professional recording studios, home studios, musicians, music lovers, and media creatives of all kinds. The first two Series One devices, Phonitor One ($499.) and Phonitor One d ($699.) – both headphone amplifiers — are now shipping. More devices of the new Series One will be announced soon. The SPL line of products is distributed by Focal-Naim America in the US and Canada.
The SPL headphone amplifier ‘Phonitor One’ allows high-quality monitoring of analog sources. Thanks to the Phonitor Matrix with Crossfeed control, the user can create mixes that sound as if they were mixed on speakers. An analog volume controller, an aluminum front panel and a high-end metal housing show that no compromises have been made in terms of quality.
The ‘Phonitor One d’ features the highly acclaimed AKM AK4490 Velvet Sound™ premium DAC chip in the digital-to-analog converter, which thanks to its new architecture reproduces the finest sound details. PCM signals up to 768 kHz/32Bit and Direct Stream Digital up to DSD4 playback leave nothing to be desired. A balanced stereo line output means that the ‘Phonitor One d’ can be also used as a stand-alone DAC.
“I am excited that with the Series One we have developed a new product line for the ambitious sound creator. It was a challenge to bring the famous SPL sound to this series – I’m really proud of the result – it’s something you can hear and see,” stated Jens Gronwald, SPL Developer.
“SPL Phonitor One” – Audiophile Headphone Amplifier
- Phonitor Matrix with Crossfeed control
- Balanced stereo line inputs (TRS Jack)
- Unbalanced stereo line inputs (RCA)
- Analog volume controller
- Aluminum front panel and metal housing
- Made in Germany
“Phonitor One d” – Audiophile Headphone Monitoring Amplifier with DAC
- Phonitor Matrix with Crossfeed control
- Digital stereo input (USB 2.0)
- Direct Stream Digital (DSD4) playback
- Balanced stereo line inputs (TRS Jack)
- Unbalanced stereo line inputs (RCA)
- Balanced stereo line output
- Analog volume controller
- Aluminum front panel and metal housing
- Made in Germany
‘Phonitor One’ has a recommended retail price of $499.00 USD. ‘Phonitor One d’ with DAC has a recommended retail price of $699.00 USD. Both products are set to be available in stores starting October 5th, 2020.
Find further information about Series One on the product page on the SPL website: https://SeriesOne.spl.audio
About SPL
SPL has been developing and manufacturing analog and digital audio gear for the music, film, multimedia, and broadcasting industries for more than 35 years.SPL products are respected worldwide for their innovative approach and user-friendliness, but most of all for their outstanding performance. Among SPL’s most celebrated developments are the patented Vitalizer® sound-optimization processing, the first-ever level-independent dynamic processor known as the Transient Designer, the 5.1 microphone system Atmos, as well as compact monitor controllers and channel strips. The development of the SUPRA op amps by SPL allowed analog signal processing to outperform the best digital processing in terms of quality. These op amps, which make use of the unsurpassed 120 Volt Technology, were first used on the MMC mastering console. Ever since, the 120V technology has become a quality trademark of SPL products, laying the foundation for all SPL Mastering devices as well as various devices of the SPL Studio line, like the 120V microphone preamplifier Crescendo. Within the SPL Hi-Fi series “Professional Fidelity” this technology gained popularity under the name of VOLTAiR. SPL stormed the USB and MADI audio-Interface market with the introduction of the Crimson, Madicon and Madison interfaces. Its collaboration with German company Brainworx resulted in the Analog Code® plug-Ins, which translate to the digital realm the same quality expected from all SPL products. This relationship has led SPL to become a member of the Plugin Alliance. Sound Performance – Made in Germany
About Focal Naim America
Focal Naim America (formerly Audio Plus Services) is a leading North American importer and distributor of premium consumer and professional electronics brands including Focal Professional, SPL of Germany, IsoAcoustics, Zaor Studio Furniture, Vicoustic, and EarSonics. Based in Montreal with U.S. shipping facilities in Champlain, NY, the company has sales personnel located throughout the United States and Canada to professionally service their active roster of more than 350 specialty A/V and Pro Audio dealers. The company specializes in products and services for the professional audio and performing musician markets, as well as the home theater and custom integration (CI) market – both residential and commercial – for North America.
For more information about Focal Naim America visit their website at https://www.focalnaimamerica.com or call (800) 663-9352.
