[rfilho]

Hi, I just got my new Burson HA-160D to pair with my Grados HF-2. It's my first good amp and I really got impressed with it while listening to all my music (classical and eletronic). I have a few SACD's and DVD-A's and they sound great, I can't stop listening to them.
 
I'm really into a more clear sound, intruments separation and soundstage. After reading about the Eximus I got the conclusion that it is a much better overall amp and dac.
 
Do you think it would be much better to return the Burson and order an Eximus?
 
Thanks a lot!
 
ps.: I'm ordering also an HD800 with upgraded cables (probably the Silver Dragon

 

[Szadzik]

Eximus is a dedicated DAC with an addition of HO while Burson is a dedicated amp with an additional DAC. Two completely different beasts and if you are looking for a good amp you are better off iwth Burson.

 

[rfilho]

Any ideas on an upgrade of the Burson? If possible, something with the same size and balanced.
 
Thanks!!
 

 

[rfilho]

I was thinking about the Isabellina Hpa balanced.
 
Any sugestions?
 
Thanks!

 

[formula1]

Why balanced? burson pairs very well with the HD800's. I came across this review recently. 
 
In my opinion,  give it a try with the HD800's first and decide to upgrade or not. 

 

[rfilho]

Couldn't be more thankful for the posted review... Gonna give a shot with the HD800 and the Burson!
 
Thanks Szadzik!
 
and
 
Vielen Dank Formula1!

 

[formula1]

genießen Sie die Musik 

 

[Neogeo333]

Both are excellent amp/dac or dac/amp or whaterver you want to call it.  Each is on top or near the top in their price/performance category.  But if your budget allow try out the DP-1, its very good.   I been using mine for a couple of months now and this thing keep amazing me every time i listen to it.  I even like it better than my Little Dot MK6+ for low impedance high efficient phones, like D7000, DX-1000 and LFF Paradox.  It only lose out to the LCD-2 which in my opinion is a little under powered to drive them as the MK6+ can.