Rotel DX-3: The Ultimate Desktop Audio Companion

A powerful DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamp—all in one compact package.

Rotel has unveiled its first-ever standalone headphone amplifier, the DX-3—but this isn’t just any headphone amp. It’s also a high-performance DAC, a Bluetooth receiver, and a preamplifier, all packed into a compact, desk-friendly design.

Designed for audiophiles who want big sound in small spaces, the DX-3 measures just 7.6cm x 21.5cm x 24.7cm, making it an ideal hi-fi hub for desktops or home setups.

Key Features

🎧 High-Performance Headphone Amp – Compatible with low, medium, and high-impedance headphones, with adjustable gain control.

🎵 Audiophile-Grade DAC – Powered by an ESS Sabre ES9028PRO DAC, handling hi-res audio up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256.

🔊 Multiple Inputs & Outputs – USB Type B (full native resolution), digital coaxial & optical inputs (24-bit/192kHz), balanced XLR & RCA outputs for use as a preamp.

📶 Built-in Bluetooth – Supports AAC & aptX HD codecs for high-quality wireless audio.

📊 Premium Design & Display – Features a full-color screen for source and volume control, plus a precise 0.5dB step volume knob.

Engineered for Pure Sound

Rotel has built the DX-3 with the highest-quality components, including:

✅ Custom-made toroidal transformer – Reduces electrical noise for clean power.

✅ High-quality capacitors – Deliver stable, distortion-free performance.

✅ Isolated analog & digital power supplies – Minimize interference.

✅ Fully balanced signal path & low-pass filters – Ensure crystal-clear audio.

Price & Availability

🔹 £1,399 / $1,499 / €1,499

🔹 Available in the UK & Europe by the end of March (global rollout to follow).

🔹 Finishes: Silver or Black.

With Rotel’s decades of hi-fi expertise, the DX-3 promises exceptional detail, rhythm, and soundstage, making it the perfect desktop companion for serious listeners.