Burson Soloist 3X Grand Tourer Head Amp/Pre Amp w/Sub out - 10W XLR
Sep 13, 2022 at 12:23 PM Post #1,561 of 2,325
I didn't realize I've missed a couple of configurations in the past posts.
I've added examples 5, 6, and 7 to the document.
 
Sep 14, 2022 at 4:40 AM Post #1,563 of 2,325
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Sep 14, 2022 at 8:33 AM Post #1,564 of 2,325
Thanks for the link :beerchug:. Any other sound characteristics you can share like bass response and soundstages difference you are hearing compared to the stock op-amps?
depends where you place them.

In my composer placing the dual muzgs in the LP stage, increased the width and height of the sound stage, but that also meant the pin point center inage became tighter and more specific.
 
Sep 14, 2022 at 5:35 PM Post #1,565 of 2,325
Those on the fence about replacing opamps on this amp, I had it stock up until now and wish I swapped them sooner. Running config #1 while I wait for my extenders to try out config #2. Config 1 started out a bit shouty at first but after about 2 days it settled and sounds so much better.
 
Sep 14, 2022 at 7:38 PM Post #1,566 of 2,325
Those on the fence about replacing opamps on this amp, I had it stock up until now and wish I swapped them sooner. Running config #1 while I wait for my extenders to try out config #2. Config 1 started out a bit shouty at first but after about 2 days it settled and sounds so much better.
Config #1 has bass for days and is great for headphones that are considered bass light. I like config #2 for its balance and resolution which works better with the headphones I have.
 
Sep 16, 2022 at 1:45 PM Post #1,567 of 2,325
Just got my extenders today. Config #2 in simple terms just sounds like an improved stock all around as the image said. Detail smearing reduced for sure. Though I still may prefer config #1. Kind of wish the Sparkos fit into the sockets a little tighter though. Worried they might fall out a bit since I keep the amp on its vertical stand.
 
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Sep 17, 2022 at 2:40 PM Post #1,568 of 2,325
Hi all,
I am trying to use the Burson in a preamp mode and was wondering if anyone knows the unity gain configuration. Is it Medium gain at 50?
 
Sep 19, 2022 at 8:17 AM Post #1,569 of 2,325
Here are the crossfeeds for the RME ADI-2 fs

1: 650 Hz, -13 dB (just a touch)
2: 650 Hz, -9.5 dB (Jan Meier emulation)
3: 700 Hz, -6 dB (Chu Moy emulation)
4: 700 Hz, -4.5 dB (30° 3 meter emulation)
5: 700 Hz, -3 dB (example how even stronger would sound)

My question is, what are the crossfeed settings for the 3X GT if anyone knows?

Cheers and Beers
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 4:10 AM Post #1,570 of 2,325
I'm listening this amp for a while. I like Burson house sound. But, It should be listened with a long HP cable in order to staying as away as possible. if you listen open back HP. There is frustrating fan noise. If you listen jazz at low sound level, you can hear fan noise. I'm sure Burson is working on how they can design this amp with passive cooling.
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 4:13 AM Post #1,571 of 2,325
I'm listening this amp for a while. I like Burson house sound. But, It should be listened with a long HP cable in order to staying as away as possible. if you listen open back HP. There is frustrating fan noise. If you listen jazz at low sound level, you can hear fan noise. I'm sure Burson is working on how they can design this amp with passive cooling.

hi..you can disconnect the fan, and buy a aluminum block place one under and one of top of the amp
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 5:01 AM Post #1,573 of 2,325
hi..you can disconnect the fan, and buy a aluminum block place one under and one of top of the amp
I think it was mentioned somewhere that the amp will not work if the fan is disconnected
 
Sep 22, 2022 at 10:55 AM Post #1,575 of 2,325
I'm listening this amp for a while. I like Burson house sound. But, It should be listened with a long HP cable in order to staying as away as possible. if you listen open back HP. There is frustrating fan noise. If you listen jazz at low sound level, you can hear fan noise. I'm sure Burson is working on how they can design this amp with passive cooling.
I listen to jazz at low volume too. I have my amp placed below a shelf and it masked the fan noise enough to where I do not hear it.
 

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