Phonitor 2
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The Two Sides Of The 120 Volt Amp
As always, the Phonitor 2 remains first and foremost a headphone pre-
amp, which is easy to identify given the elaborated loudspeaker-like
reproduction with headphones. Considering that the 120-volt amp
provides everything needed to preamplify, manage and control the
volume of line level signals, the latter are now also available at the
output on the rear panel.
Besides headphones, it is now possible to connect active loudspeak-
ers and power amps directly at the output. If there is the need for
more than one stereo speaker set, it is recommended to use a passive
distribution module. It is important to know that all controls can be
used for both outputs with headphones and loudspeakers. Obviously,
loudspeaker simulation makes no sense when using real loudspeak-
ers. However, owners of electrostatic headphones could connect their
headphones to the output and use the simulation feature as well.
Likewise, all monitoring options (phase reverse, solo, mono, mute)
can be selected for both outputs, so that the Phonitor 2 can be used as
Monitor Controller for up to three different sources.
Remote Control
The volume can be controlled remotely. Naturally, the audio signal is
controlled via a high-quality motor potentiometer in that case. In com-
parison, electronic adjusting with or without AD/DA converter – very
common these days – would have a significant influence on the signal
quality.
To control it you can use any IR remote control: the remote must not
learn the Phonitor 2, but rather the Phonitor 2 learns to understand
your remote’s signal (see page 17).
Introduction
