[Vitalstatistix]

Just trying to output from the Burson to the THX 789. Noticed that there's no Left or Right on the output ports at the back of the 3X. Advice?

 

[raoultrifan]

Trial & error, just use Windows balance control or audiocheck.net tests.

 

[Vitalstatistix]

Also, besides changing opamp, what other ways I can change the sound? Is it via the FIR Filter? No idea what that is.

 

[Vitalstatistix]

Trial & error, just use Windows balance control or audiocheck.net tests.

That worked, thank you.

 

[raoultrifan]

Also, besides changing opamp, what other ways I can change the sound? Is it via the FIR Filter? No idea what that is.

Try to change the digital filters; not much of a sound change, but still worth a try. After all, the sound is already very low in harmonics, so pretty much like the original recording, with a bit of "Burson touch" (read a nice powerful warmish sound due to the beefy transistorized output stage and pre-amp).

 

[420204]

Headfonia features the Conductor 3X in their latest review:
https://www.headfonia.com/burson-conductor-3x-review/

 

[HK_sends]

Hey Everyone,

Has anyone had any issue using their C3X DAC Out to an external amplifier? I'm trying to run it out to a Schiit Mjolnir 2 (for tube-sound) and am getting No-Joy.
I even tried running it through a Jotenheim as a double check but still nothing. While I am reaching out to Burson, I just want to make sure I didn't miss some hidden step.

There were no headphones plugged into the C3X; Output was set to DAC-Out; everything was on and plugged in.
I did manage to get the Pre-Amp playing through the Mjolnir by turning up the volumes on the C3X and the Amp, so I'm fearing my DAC-Out is Tango Uniform...

Any advice or guidance would be appreciated.

Cheers and Thanks!
-HK sends

 

[HK_sends]

A big shout out to the guys at Burson! They helped resolve my problem. It seems the relay was stuck on Pre-Amp Out and they helped me resolve it. I'm able to listen to my tube amp. Now I have options!

Cheers and All the Best!
-HK sends

 

[Marutks]

what tube amp do you have? does it sound better than C3X ?

I have got ECP T4. C3X and T4 both sound better than cheap solid state amps ( THX 887 or Topping DX 7 Pro ).

 

[Marutks]

 

[HK_sends]

what tube amp do you have? does it sound better than C3X ?

I have got ECP T4. C3X and T4 both sound better than cheap solid state amps ( THX 887 or Topping DX 7 Pro ).

I have a Schiit Mjolnir 2 and a few sets of rare Lorenz Stuttgart PCC88 tubes. I love the C3X's solid state Headphone Amp, but sometimes have the desire to listen to something with tubes for a different sound signature. I will say the DAC on the C3X makes the Mjolnir 2 sound extremely good, with the lowest noise floor I've ever heard using a tube amp. My other DAC is the Gungnir Multibit.

So, better than the C3X? No, just different.

Cheers!
-HK sends

 

[selvakumar]

Guys check BURSON upgraded their conductor 3x again with cost effective version "conductor 3x performance" with single ess Sabre Dac
https://www.bursonaudio.com/products/conductor-3x-performance/

 

[HK_sends]

Guys check BURSON upgraded their conductor 3x again with cost effective version "conductor 3x performance" with single ess Sabre Dac
https://www.bursonaudio.com/products/conductor-3x-performance/

Looks like they made a more affordable version by removing some of the components. Not only single DAC but they eliminated the line-level XLR output to an external amp and line-level XLR input from an external DAC. It also has only 3 Power Stages verses the 5 in the regular model (Now called the 3XR). If you don't need all the extra components, it could make for a very good deal!

Cheers!
-HK sends

 

[pbarach]

What is the retail price on this more affordable version?

 

[HK_sends]

What is the retail price on this more affordable version?

Contact Burson at info@bursonaudio.com. I got an e-mail with the prices but tossed it since I already have the 3X. I do know there are available for pre-order at a reduced price...I just don't remember what it was (below $1500 is I recall).

Cheers!
-HK sends