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ROTEL DX-3 HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER

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Description

ROTEL DX-3 HEADPHONE AMPLIFIERHeadphone Amplifier DX 3 The ultimate Personal Audio companion packaged in exquisite industrial design with the sophistication of a premium, fully balanced Headphone Amplifier. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via PC USB input (32 bit 384kHz), Coaxial Optical (24 bit 192kHz), aptX HD Wireless Bluetooth and legacy audio equipment via an AUX RCA input. The DX 3 is ideal for audiophiles seeking to enjoy music with a perfect blend of high

Headphone Amplifier

DX-3

 

The ultimate Personal Audio companion packaged in exquisite industrial design with the sophistication of a premium, fully balanced Headphone Amplifier. The ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC renders music via PC-USB input (32-bit/384kHz), Coaxial/Optical (24-bit/192kHz), aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth and legacy audio equipment via an AUX RCA input.  

The DX-3 is ideal for audiophiles seeking to enjoy music with a perfect blend of high performance and stylish design. 

Certified Roon Tested 

ESS premium 32-bit
Digital to Analog Converter

Bluetooth with aptX™HD
and AAC

Fully balanced differential
XLR outputs

Includes Remote Control

Engineered with care.

Dimensions (W × H × D)
215 x 73 x 247mm
8 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 9 3/4"
 
Front Panel Height
70 mm (2 3/4")
 
Power Requirements
230 V, 50 Hz
 
Power Consumption
30 W
 
Standby Power Consumption
<0.5 W
 
Net Weight
3.2 kg (7.1 lbs.)
 
BTU
100 BTU/h

 
Power Output (THD+N < 1%)
Single-ended (6.35 mm) :
  765 mW (16 Ω)
  383 mW (32 Ω)
  41 mW (300 Ω)
Balanced (4.4 mm):
  2.8 w (16 Ω)
  1.4 w (32 Ω)
  150 mw (300 Ω)
 
Total Harmonic Distortion (32 Ω, 1k Hz)
Single-ended
< 0.008% @ Output=70 mW
Balanced
< 0.004% @ Output=280 mW
 
Frequency Response
Headphone:
20 Hz - 20k Hz, +0 dB, -0.2 dB
Digital:
10 Hz – 20 kHz, +0 dB, - 0.5 dB
Analog:
20 Hz – 20k Hz, +0 dB, - 0.4 dB
 
S/N Ratio (IHF "A" Weighted)
Headphone:
  Single-ended: >100 dB
  Balanced >110 dB
Digital: >112 dB
Analog: > 107 dB
Product Description 

The ultimate Personal Audio companion combining an exquisite industrial design with the sophistication of a premium, fully balanced Headphone Amplifier supported by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC. Connect your balanced or single-ended phones to the DX-3 or attached directly to a pair of active, powered speakers rending music up to 32-bit/384kHz from the PC-USB input, 24-bit/192kHz via Coaxial/Optical, aptX™ HD Wireless Bluetooth or any legacy audio equipment via the AUX RCA input.  

Fully balanced circuit topology is powered by an in-house manufactured toroidal transformer with ultra-low noise isolation and filter capacitors. The full color graphic display, extruded aluminum remote control and front panel controls ensure ease of operation and configuration.  

The DX-3 is perfect for audiophiles who want to enjoy music through loudspeakers or in private listening sessions, combining performance and style.

 

Intermodulation Distortion (60 Hz:7k Hz, 4:1) (Headphone)
Single-ended: < 0.01%
Balanced: < 0.006%
 
Output Impedance (Headphone)
Single-ended: < 0.3 Ω
Balanced: < 0.6 Ω
 
Gain (Headphone)
0 dB @ G=H
-6 dB @ G=M
-12 dB @ G=L
 
Recommended Headphone Impedance (Headphone)
16 Ω - 300 Ω
Analog Input Overload
5 V
 
Analog Output Level
Unbalanced (RCA): 1V
Balanced (XLR): 2V
 
Analog Output Impedance 
Unbalanced (RCA): 100 Ω
Balanced (XLR): 200 Ω
 
Channel Separation (Analog)
>86dB
 
Input Sensitivity
Digital: 0 dBFs
Analog: 1.2 V
Input Impedance
Digital : 75 Ω
Analog : 10k Ω
 
Digital Output Level
Unbalanced (RCA) 1.6 V
Balanced (XLR) 3.5 V
 
Digital to Analog Converter
ESS ES9028PRO DAC (32-bit/768kHz)
 
Coax/Optical Digital Input Signals
SPDIF LPCM (Up to 24-bit/192kHz)
 
PC-USB
USB Audio Class 2 (up to 32-bit/384kHz)*
*Driver Installation Required
Support DSD(up to 11.2 M) and DoP (up to 5.6 M)
Support Roon Tested
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Anjelica
Louisville, US
★★★★★ 4
Durable and Fun, Just Gets a Bit Rough
Size: Medium/Large, Color: Chopper - Large
This is a really good toy overall, especially if you have dogs that love to chew. My dogs were immediately into it—they play with it nonstop, toss it around, and stay entertained for a while, which I love. It definitely holds up better than most toys we’ve tried. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because over time it does start to fray a bit and gets a little rough, especially with heavy chewing. It’s not completely indestructible, but it still lasts longer than a lot of other toys. Overall, still a great buy and I would recommend it if your dogs need something tough but fun!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026
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Lina
Lowell, US
★★★★★ 5
Worthwhile!
Size: Medium/Large, Color: Turkey Day Drumstick - Large
I have a small dog with a really strong bite! Usually have to buy toys that are meant for bigger dogs. This has lasted us for what feels like forever. It does sound very heavy when dropped! My dog loves it though! Would definitely recommend!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2026
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Kelly
Houston, US
★★★★★ 5
Ohhh Mr. Iguana
Size: Medium/Large, Color: Illana the Iguana - Large
Mr. Iguana is a house favorite! I got my first one of these in a barkbox and my dog loved it so much, i went on the hunt for another one. Amazon saved the day! I own about 7 of these now. They are prefect for dogs just love to chew, they hold up great! And they are heavy duty, super easy to clean! My dogs are very happy, great value for the money! Doesn't have a smell, vibrant colors! Noise level is quiet, minus my dogs chewing !
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2025
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sec682
Massapequa, US
★★★★★ 3
Not for strong chewers
Size: Medium/Large, Color: Dog Ness Monster - Large
Initially, I really liked this for my dog. She is about 8 months old and still loves to chew and destroys most toys in a few minutes. When we got this, it seemed like it would hold up for a while despite being clearly gnawed on. Unfortunately, once she focused on the softer "water" portion of the toy, that is where things went downhill with this toy. After a few short chew sessions, she was tearing chunks out of it. We had purchased a replacement since she liked the original so much, and after about 5 minutes with the replacement, she had taken enough out of the blue section that we immediately threw that one out as well. Overall while the green portion held up, the blue didn't. I can't recommend this for strong chewers.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2025
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Gary Hugo
Omaha, US
★★★★★ 4
Definitely not indestructable
Size: Medium/Large, Color: Dog Ness Monster - Large, Size: Medium/Large, Color: Dog Ness Monster - Large
I have a 1-year-old toy fox terrier (Rocky, pictured). He has been chewing on this toy for seven months now; it is one of his favorites. He has been unable to seriously damage the "ocean" portion of this toy, but as you can see from the provided image, the sea serpent has not faired that well. It is missing its snout and smaller portions of the humps. My guess is that the advertiser images showing much larger dogs with "like new" versions of the toy are just that...NEW AND UNCHEWED. I have not had to clean up bits of this toy from my floor, so I assume Rocky has been swallowing them. My hope is that the yellow material of the serpent is not chemically dangerous when exposed to digestive fluids. Rocky easily destroys plush toys in a matter of days if not hours and, consumed pieces of a small microfiber blanket that he liked to toss around and play tug-of-war with (past tense as he destroyed it and has since been trashed after I began finding feces-stained undigested pieces of it lying around). Since this toy has survived seven months and has remained recognizable, I have to agree it is durable. Just beware, if my small toy fox terrier can damage the toy as pictured, expect your large breed chewer to do similar or worse damage. Also, the toy is very heavy! When Rocky drops it down a flight of stairs, it makes a MAJOR thud at the bottom, and sometimes makes me wonder if it might crack the large tile at the bottom. I cautiously recommend the product. Note the yellow frisbee in Rocky's picture. It is only a few months old and surprisingly has not suffered any chew damage despite substantial abuse. It appears to bend in the wind like a proverbial reed, evading damage by yielding to pressure.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024

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