Latest Thread Images

New, Burson Conductor 3 Reference: Dual 9038 DAC, 7.5Wpc Head Amp, Preamp, Changeable Opamps
Oct 21, 2020 at 9:59 AM Post #526 of 744
Hello -

just received my c3ref and am looking for input into the usb issue. I’m running off a 2018 iPad Pro. I initially tried three different usb c to usb c cables (anker brand) and none of them would work. I tried the usb c to usb a that came with the c3ref, along with the usb a to usb c adapter. This would not work if the adapter end was plugged into the c3ref unit, but would work if that end was plugged into the iPad. Any thoughts as to what is causing this issue?
thanks in advance
 
Oct 22, 2020 at 1:27 AM Post #527 of 744
was keen on this amp, but reading this thread seems some minor qc issues which I think is not really acceptable at this price level.

Wobbly volume knob and usb issues. Also apparently high noise floor even with some higher impedance headphones like Hd650?
 
Oct 24, 2020 at 10:30 PM Post #528 of 744
Feedback from burson is that this is an OTG issue with the usb connection. using the small USB adapter puts the iPad in OTG mode, which works with the conductor. I’ve found that plugging in any usb c to usb a into any adapter into iPad will work.
 
Oct 27, 2020 at 9:34 PM Post #529 of 744
I've been listening critically to this amp now everyday for over a month. The sound just continues to amaze me.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone currently on the fence (nickel-dime complaints aside).
 
Nov 1, 2020 at 8:33 PM Post #531 of 744
Has anyone tried alternative USB-A to USB-C cables?
If so, I'd be interested in comparative feedback against the stock Burson cable.
 
Nov 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM Post #532 of 744
Agreed id also like advice on the USB Cable.

Has anyone gone simply AudioQuest Carbon USB-C from Unit straight into Macbook either with USB-A or C when using Tidal etc?
I’ve just tested this with AudioQuest Forest Usb-C straight into iPhone and it played fine.
3F36E439-8C8D-4112-97C5-7C3D113DE3DB.jpeg
 
Last edited:
Nov 9, 2020 at 11:08 PM Post #534 of 744
So, I definitely not have golden ears. So much tinnitus and decreased ability to discern good from bad as compared with most of you. The combo of burson c3ref and hifiman Arya has been the first time I said ‘woh!’ "Wow!’. Compared against bifrost multibit/lyr 1....yikes so much better!
 
Nov 10, 2020 at 1:44 AM Post #536 of 744
I would like to change the SMPS to LPS for my Conductor 3X. Can any one let me know what is the DC cord connector dimension? I mean the outer ring diameter and inner ring diamter of the circular connector that plug to the unit. I don't have a proper instrument to measure it. Thanks!
 
Nov 12, 2020 at 12:12 AM Post #537 of 744
Bruc3 said:
was keen on this amp, but reading this thread seems some minor qc issues which I think is not really acceptable at this price level.

Wobbly volume knob and usb issues. Also apparently high noise floor even with some higher impedance headphones like Hd650?
Click to expand...
for me, the volume knob is not really an issue, wobbles if you shake it but rolling it back and forth it feels nice and doesn't wobble. I did notice the wobble at first too and was scratching my head a bit.
 
Nov 14, 2020 at 9:31 AM Post #538 of 744
Bucketron said:
I would like to change the SMPS to LPS for my Conductor 3X. Can any one let me know what is the DC cord connector dimension? I mean the outer ring diameter and inner ring diamter of the circular connector that plug to the unit. I don't have a proper instrument to measure it. Thanks!
Click to expand...

the plug is 2.5 mm
I recommend changing to LPS is to improve, especially the sound stage
 
Nov 14, 2020 at 7:45 PM Post #539 of 744
Nov 15, 2020 at 9:33 PM Post #540 of 744
Last edited:
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 3 (members: 0, guests: 3)
Back
Top