Luxsin X9 high-end DAC, headphone amplifier and preamp in one
The Luxsin X9 is designed to meet the highest audiophile demands – combining a high-quality DAC, headphone amplifier and preamplifier into one compact and stylish package. Innovative components, precise signal processing and a wealth of control options make it an ideal companion for your desktop, home studio or home theater.
Are you looking for:
- One device that functions as a DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier
- Precise sound and control – fine-tuning of headphone and balance settings and impedance sensing help achieve optimal performance
- Extensive connectivity options – with multiple digital and analog inputs and HDMI ARC for use as part of a home theater
- Accessible – touch screen, VU meters, attractive yet practical design
Key features
- HP-EQ – real-time, hardware-level equalization for different headphones. Includes a database of over 2500 headphone models and the ability to create custom profiles.
- Precise R2R volume control – fully balanced version, left/right channel adjustment with 0.1 dB accuracy.
- Automatic headphone impedance detection – connect to the 4.4mm or 6.35mm input, X9 will suggest the most appropriate gain setting to keep the sound clean and error-free.
- High-quality signal path – AK4499EX-DAC, OPA1612 amplifiers, ultra-low ripple < 40 nV, fully balanced circuit.
- Crossfeed and adjustable soundstage – digital crossfeed adds a speaker feel to the headphones, plus the depth and width of the soundstage are adjustable.
- 4-inch touchscreen – full-color display that can be turned off for immersive listening; also displays VU meters.
- Versatile inputs and outputs: USB-B and USB-C audio, optical / coaxial, HDMI ARC, analog inputs (RCA), XLR + RCA outputs, subwoofer output etc.
Specifications
- Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.25 dB (XLR output)
- Dynamic range / SNR > 128 dB
- THD+N < 0.000096% (-120.3 dB)
- Crosstalk > -114 … -117 dB depending on connection
- Output levels XLR: ~4.2 Vrms, RCA: ~2.1 Vrms
- Headphone output 4.4 mm + XLR4 (balanced), 6.35 mm unbalanced
- Resolution / sample rates USB audio: PCM 768 kHz / 32-bit, DSD512; optical/coax: PCM 192 kHz; HDMI ARC: PCM 192 kHz
- Power supply Ultra-low-noise linear power supply
- Power consumption Rated power ~25W
- Dimensions 300 × 206 × 65 mm
- Weight 3.72 kg
