That op-amp looks like a contender. I like the way they described the sound.
New, Burson Conductor 3 Reference: Dual 9038 DAC, 7.5Wpc Head Amp, Preamp, Changeable Opamps
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zabin29
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I've only had the Burson 3 ref for a little while, and when I try to connect via bluetooth, it won't let me connect until I manually disconnect from the previous device that was connected instead of it overriding the other device's connection automatically. Are others having this experience? pretty annoying, especially if I have to look for the other device to disconnect.
Would it be safe to use a c14 to c7 adapter since I already have a good (UK) power cable?
https://www.cleareraudio.com/products/iec-c14-to-figure-8-c7-adaptor#
Makes sense for a 2 core cable, but what happens to the earth wire?
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Called up the shop, should be fine as earth is terminated in the adapter.
https://www.cleareraudio.com/products/iec-c14-to-figure-8-c7-adaptor#
Makes sense for a 2 core cable, but what happens to the earth wire?
Edit:
Called up the shop, should be fine as earth is terminated in the adapter.
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DjBobby
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Burson C3 doesn't act as a bluetooth host (active), but as a BT receiver (passive). The Conductor connects to the BT host, the same as other bluetooth headphones, speakers or Apple Watch do. As far as know, all bluetooth devices which I have, remember the last connection and connect automatically to the last host device. Like for example: if I have previously used my bt earphones with my iPhone but want to use them now with my iPad, there is no way for iPad to override that connection. I have to manually disconnect them from the iPhone and then connect them with the iPad.
Therefore the C3 doesn't behave differently than other passive bluetooth receiving device.
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I recommend this LPS, is available 24V 3A, very good quality
https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/32833367772.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.7b2e5c0ftntyKC
and DC power cable
http://ghentaudio.com/part/dc22.html
Oh nice, I was trying to search for 24v 3a directly instead of 120w. I found this which looks amazing:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_BTVT6h
But burson prefers us to use their power supply... Either because there shouldn't be much difference sound and we may risk damaging the unit. However this has smart protection.
dj1978
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I've been using it for over 2 months now and everything works fine. And the sound gets better
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Probably gonna pick up a couple of these to try in my Soloist.
JWahl
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That's good to know. It may be that the LPS is just putting out lower noise harmonics into the input of the MCPS section. However, the MCPS would still be "chopping" the DC output into a switched AC waveform regardless, which kind of defeats the main point of an LPS (aside from lower input harmonics). The LPS will do nothing for the new harmonics created, although those should technically be well outside the range of human hearing. It would also restrict the theoretical peak current available to the MCPS due the impedance of the transformer. Realistically though, you're probably not going to hit the practical peak-current limit unless you've got a really difficult load like the Susvara.
Whether true LPS or MCPS is better is debatable and probably subjective. It boils down to whether out-of-band harmonics or restricting transient peak-current output has a more negative effect on subjective audio performance. Burson is basically betting that supplying transient peak current is more important than out-of-band harmonics.
zabin29
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I was reading the manual and it says not to connect or disconnect the headphone jack while music is playing, why? is this an issue specific to burson or is that just being overly cautious. i must confess, i've already done it, i know, living on the edge.
DjBobby
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I think it is just being overly cautious. Don't see a problem with solid state gear. I think this originates way back from the tube amps.
Sparko ss3602 dual op amps. I found vivid rolled off up top with lcd 2 and empyrean. The Sparko op amps gave boost in bass and nice sparkle up top.
Exactly! That's what I experienced too.Sparko ss3602 dual op amps. I found vivid rolled off up top with lcd 2 and empyrean. The Sparko op amps gave boost in bass and nice sparkle up top.
Does anyone know what the jumper is for?
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