User Manual

Phonitor 2

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 elaborate loudspeaker simu-

lation for 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 loudspeakers

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 loudspeakers. However,

owners of electrostatic headphones could connect their headphones

to the output and use the simulation feature as well. Likewise, all mon-

itoring 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 16).

Introduction