[Khitzi]

Hi.

I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 800S headphones which I absolutely adore. I am currently still using them with an inexpensive Schiit Magni 3 Heresy/Modi 3 stack that got for my old headphones. I'm looking to upgrade and I've got my eye on the Burson Conductor 3 Reference, as I like the idea of an all in one and have been offered a brand new unit for £1300. This a good deal in the UK, I think - but it's still a lot more than I've ever spent on a dac/amp before.

First of all, is this a good match for my HD 800S headphones?
Second, is this going to be a significant upgrade on what I currently use?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jimmy Gazelle]

Hi.

I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 800S headphones which I absolutely adore. I am currently still using them with an inexpensive Schiit Magni 3 Heresy/Modi 3 stack that got for my old headphones. I'm looking to upgrade and I've got my eye on the Burson Conductor 3 Reference, as I like the idea of an all in one and have been offered a brand new unit for £1300. This a good deal in the UK, I think - but it's still a lot more than I've ever spent on a dac/amp before.

First of all, is this a good match for my HD 800S headphones?
Second, is this going to be a significant upgrade on what I currently use?

Thanks in advance!

Hi! Did you end up getting the burson? And if so, how does it pair with the HD 800s?
Best

 

[phiemon]

Hi! Did you end up getting the burson? And if so, how does it pair with the HD 800s?
Best

Don't do that, I ran the Burston Reference 3X (2000€) with the HD800S and compared it with the RME ADI-2 FS (about 1000€). I can only say that the RME was very similar in signature (both with an DA ESS-chip), yet a little better in overall performance. In addition, the Burston was even defective and I read that they once again make problems and the service is not optimal.

I have tested several desktop and portable amplifiers and so far for me were a little better than the ADI only the Hugo 2 and SP3000.