DAPpower
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I'm not gonna go into specs nor have I ever tried SS3601 but I asked about it to @greyforest who knows more about op amp specs and he told me don't bother with it, just stick with SS2590 as it is better.
Burson Soloist 3X Grand Tourer Head Amp/Pre Amp w/Sub out - 10W XLR
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DAPpower
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Also, I'm not sure where you are located but I'm also selling an extra pair of like new dual SS2590s in Classified Fields if you're interested.
Mad Myall
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I am torn between this Burson Soloist Gt, and the soon to come out Burson Conductor GT. Mainly because the conductor as a preorder bonus is coming with the Supercharger 5A, and the little stands so I can have a lil extra desk space. It winds up being cheaper to preorder the Conductor then to get the Soloist with the supercharger, which many say improves the sound. As far as I can tell the Conductor is using the same amp as the Soloist, but has a DAC integrated within. Is there any reason why I should opt for the Soloist over the Conductor?
andyfrut
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From what I can see the Conductor GT just have 2 levels of gain, not 3 like the Soloist. This can be beneficial in some scenarios
The SS3601’s are the single version of Sparkos op-amp’s. You at least need the SS3602, which are the dual version and what is needed for the GT. With that said the SS2590 are Sparkos Labs best op-amps
Anyone here rocking the DCA stealth with their Soloist GT and care to write some impressions?
With all this op-amp discussion, I'm wondering which one is best to increase bass quantity and bass slam. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
With all this op-amp discussion, I'm wondering which one is best to increase bass quantity and bass slam. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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It's very good. Power base
SlothRock
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Man I’m really loving this op amp roll. Really feels like I’m getting the most out of the GT now. The clarity has improved quite a bit but it still retains a nice smooth and pleasing distortion that Burson is known for by keeping the Vivid V6’s in as well. Great middle ground that gives the best of both worlds.
PhazeCrive
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Anyone have experience with the Formula S and Grand Tourer driving the 1266 TC? Wondering what more is to be gained by going up in price form the GT to the Formula S. Not at all displeased with the Burson amp. I like it a lot, but unfortunately I've been bitten by the upgrade bug just as many here have, technically all of us have.
greyforest
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it will be a downgrade
Formula s is not even BAL
not to mention the screw*up internal wiring
@Erwinatm wrote up this head to head.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bur...re-amp-w-sub-out-10w-xlr.959796/post-16906580
I have a used Soloist GT with stock op-amps coming in next week and I'll do a head to head with my Formula S. I will do the comparisons using DCA stealth primarily. I have the 1266 TC packaged up for sale but I'll unpack it and do a quick A/B for you. Stay tuned for that
Any particular op amp recommendation to increase bass presence and stage depth?
DAPpower
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Stage depth I haven't found anything amazing yet but I notice when you put V6 Vivids in the Voltage Gain section, it highlights the lower mids/mids more and creates a nice depth in that area when combined with Sparkos dual SS2590 or SIL 994 at the Input Buffer.
Like @greyforest , @SlothRock , others and I have found, the chain combinations of the dual SS2590 and SIL994 and V6 Vivids create a very excellent balance of dynamics, clarity, bass, bass impact, mids enhancement, speed and taming of the upper mids depending on the orientation of the chain.
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PhazeCrive
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I saw that and didn't want it to be true because to me it looked like the GT paired better for my tastes.
Erwinatm
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Why are you selling your 1266? Not enough bass slam?
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