[smoothtalker]

[size=10pt]My new HA-160ds came with input selector not working. Very disappointed with burson.. [/size][size=10pt]And while I was comparing 160d to 160ds I realized the ds uses 2 chinese toroidal transformer.. Pretty disappointed too.[/size]
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[size=10pt]HPA V200 uses a better quality Nuvotem Talema transformer IMHO... although v200 only has 1 compared to burson with 2 Chinese ones.[/size]

 

[.Sup]

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No doubt that both amps will drive the HE-4 or HE-500 with ease and sound quite good, but IME, orthos really open up with more power.

I tried he-4 with a speaker amp but didn't notice the combo gave me something more than a headphone amp. It was an entry level amplifier though.

 

[MacedonianHero]

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I tried he-4 with a speaker amp but didn't notice the combo gave me something more than a headphone amp. It was an entry level amplifier though.

That might be your issue then. What speaker amp? Was it Class D, AB? I suggest you give some other headphone amps with more power than the HA-160 a try as well.
 

 

[fabio-fi]

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[size=10pt]My new HA-160ds came with input selector not working. Very disappointed with burson.. [/size][size=10pt]And while I was comparing 160d to 160ds I realized the ds uses 2 chinese toroidal transformer.. Pretty disappointed too.[/size]
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[size=10pt]http://www.yhdc.com/product2.asp?id=85[/size]
 
[size=10pt]HPA V200 uses a better quality Nuvotem Talema transformer IMHO... although v200 only has 1 compared to burson with 2 Chinese ones.[/size]

Is there a big difference between transformer type? And regarding your problem, I'd email burson..they are pretty responsive. 
 
I think its better to contact them before judging solely for a defective product. 
 

 

[Amorgan]

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[size=10pt]My new HA-160ds came with input selector not working. Very disappointed with burson..[/size]

A few months ago my HA-160 developed a slight hum, they helped me a lot on troubleshooting my amp. Finally send it back for repair. They assumed shipping costs.
Rarely sometimes you'll find a faulty product, since they are made by humans

it happened with my old meier amp which i sold.

 

[smoothtalker]

[size=10pt]Don’t get me wrong. It is 2 entirely different issues. I’m working with the seller to fix the input selector problem. I’m just disappointed that I’m hit with a defective selector out of the box. And from Burson facebook page you can see that I'm not the only person facing quality issues.. [/size]
 
[size=10pt]Regarding the transformer, I admit I’m not an expert on it but I don't have a good feeling with it.. I agree that the 160d is an awesome product but what about some proper technical measurements? I would really love to use the measurements and make some reference to the sound.[/size]
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Is there a big difference between transformer type? And regarding your problem, I'd email burson..they are pretty responsive. 
 
I think its better to contact them before judging solely for a defective product. 
 

 

 

[.Sup]

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That might be your issue then. What speaker amp? Was it Class D, AB? I suggest you give some other headphone amps with more power than the HA-160 a try as well.
 

 
Azur 350A. I don't know what class it is, probably D?

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Azur 350A. I don't know what class it is, probably D?

That's likely the issue. I'd recommend you try some other amps as well. Maybe a local meet (always a great way to hear a bunch of gear in an afternoon).
 

 

[mud197197]

I own the HA-160 Amp, i love it. This looks really interesting though.

 

[phonyx]

Bought one of these and paired it with some Q701's after much auditioning. Compared many headphones, T1's, 880's, 990's, k701's, Q701's, W5000's, HD5000's, HD600's, HD650's, LCD-2's, HD800's and some others. Paired the above with Audio GD, Burson, Luxman, Violectric, Woo, Lehmann, and Shiit. Just kept coming back to the Burson DS and after much time, settled on the Q701's. I rated them better sounding for me than anything named above with the exception of the LCD2's and HD800's. Everything else coloured the sound too much for me. Loving this combo with everything I throw at it, from metal to jazz to dubstep. Love how it can drive difficult cans around the 500-600ohm range quite capably too, although of course some more power would be nice for planars. Id have loved to get the dac and amp as standalones, but the value of the DS was too good to pass up for my needs.
 

 

[brokenthumb]

Very nice looking setup you have there!  Makes me miss my K701.  It's great you got to audition all of those headphones and amps, wish there was some place around here.

 

[phonyx]

Thanks, yeah I'm quite pleased with it. I am very fortunate that I live about 10mins from one of the best stores in my city.

 

[Amorgan]

 
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Very nice looking setup you have there!  Makes me miss my K701.  It's great you got to audition all of those headphones and amps, wish there was some place around here.

 
No retailers near?
sad we need more in the Us..i had to travel to a local meet to audition the HA-160. @phonyx, nice setup there. 

 

[brokenthumb]

 
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No retailers near?
sad we need more in the Us..i had to travel to a local meet to audition the HA-160. @phonyx, nice setup there. 

 

Got my HA-160 today and paired with my HD650.  Loving it!  The bass seems to have more punch and detail than before, listening to some Primus at the moment and it sounds amazing.  The one thing I noticed with the Burson is it doesn't sound as digital/harsh as my E9.  The E9 seems digital where the Burson sounds more like my turntable now.  I like it!
 
Yeah sucks about the retailers around here.  Only thing is Walmart or radioshack for a 50 miles radius. 

 

[Destroysall]

 
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Yeah sucks about the retailers around here.  Only thing is Walmart or radioshack for a 50 miles radius. 

 
Same here.  There is a few Guitar Center near me, even a Sam Ash Music Store, but non keep any decent headphones in stock.