This compact new headphone amp from a hi-fi legend will boost sound quality for wired or wireless headphones

• The Rotel DX-3 is a headphones amp that can also act as desktop DAC
• Wireless aptX Adaptive and HD as well as wired headphones support
• It costs $1,499.00 // £1,399.00 (about AU$3,065)

Huge specification. Tiny footprint. That’s the pitch for the new Rotel DX-3, a compact headphone amplifier and standalone DAC that promises audiophile-grade audio for the best wired headphones – but not only wired headphones.

Inspired by Rotel’s home city of Tokyo, where space is at a premium, the DX-3 is very small: just 215mm x 76mm x 247mm (8½ x 3 x 9¾ inches). But it boasts lots of power and plenty of connectivity too.

Rotel DX-3: key features and pricing