[TiborM]

THX amplifiers have very neutral sound. C3X sounds more musical, it adds some coloration to sound.
I prefer C3X but it is subjective.

C3X doesn't sound any different than Topping DX7Pro when they are used as DACs with THX 887.

After some time now, could you describe if you hear another aspects, like dynamics, livelines, overall enjoyment with Burson over THX887? Doesnt it sound flat the thx amp now? What phones u use please? Many Thanks
T.

 

[Marutks]

After some time now, could you describe if you hear another aspects, like dynamics, livelines, overall enjoyment with Burson over THX887? Doesnt it sound flat the thx amp now? What phones u use please? Many Thanks
T.

I have sold my Burson amp and the THX887 as well. I am using ECP T4 tube amplifier (and RME ADI 2 DAC) with Verite headphones.

 

[Dr Riddim]

Today we're looking at the awesome Conductor 3X Performance on Headfonia.
In this very detailed review we check how it sounds and as an extra we describe its synergy with 10 TOTL flagship headphones.
A recommended buy?
https://www.headfonia.com/burson-conductor-3xp-review/
Enjoy!

Just receive Burson Conductor 3X Reference today. However, the USB input from MacBookPro running OS High Sierra 10.13.6 does not work, even after installing a driver from Burson web page. The rather new MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) does not recognise Burson connected to Thunderbolt 3 (USB C) at all. Any recommendations to solve this problem?

 

[Slim1970]

Just receive Burson Conductor 3X Reference today. However, the USB input from MacBookPro running OS High Sierra 10.13.6 does not work, even after installing a driver from Burson web page. The rather new MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) does not recognise Burson connected to Thunderbolt 3 (USB C) at all. Any recommendations to solve this problem?

Are you using the cable that came with the Burson? If so, tru]y any other USB-C cable and you should be fine.

 

[rmsanger]

so a few questions.... I'd like to be prep'd to fully test this unit by the time I get it.

Are there unbalanced analog inputs in the back? I want to run my Bifrost Dac (unbalanced) to test only the Amp section so I can compare it to my other amps and normalize for DACs.

Does Dac have unbalanced output so I can test the DAC section only and test across multiple amps?

I assume the unit has a digital input so I can run a coax from my Fiio X7 line out?

 

[Dr Riddim]

Are you using the cable that came with the Burson? If so, tru]y any other USB-C cable and you should be fine.

I tried 3 different USB-C to USB-C cables and it does not work.

 

[Dr Riddim]

so a few questions.... I'd like to be prep'd to fully test this unit by the time I get it.

Are there unbalanced analog inputs in the back? I want to run my Bifrost Dac (unbalanced) to test only the Amp section so I can compare it to my other amps and normalize for DACs.

Does Dac have unbalanced output so I can test the DAC section only and test across multiple amps?

I assume the unit has a digital input so I can run a coax from my Fiio X7 line out?

It has DAC out on 2 x XLR's. But they warn in the user guide about directly going to RCA without transformer. Analog input with XLR's. Digital inputs USB, Toslink, Coaxial and Bluetooth.
As stated before, their User guide is rather useless.

 

[raoultrifan]

Just receive Burson Conductor 3X Reference today. However, the USB input from MacBookPro running OS High Sierra 10.13.6 does not work, even after installing a driver from Burson web page. The rather new MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) does not recognise Burson connected to Thunderbolt 3 (USB C) at all. Any recommendations to solve this problem?

Is there a computer where C3X actually works?

What exact P/N for Mac TB-USB adapter are you using for the 2nd Mac?

Have you tried TB to USB adapter and check if C3X works?

 

[Bruc3]

Has anyone managed to compare the Conductor 3 Performance to Reference?

I am interested what sonic differences they have.

 

[rmsanger]

Has anyone managed to compare the Conductor 3 Performance to Reference?

I am interested what sonic differences they have.

search youtube for soundnews as Sandu has reviewed and written both.

 

[Bruc3]

Will do, thanks.

 

[raoultrifan]

Has anyone managed to compare the Conductor 3 Performance to Reference?

I am interested what sonic differences they have.

Same DAC chip and same DNA on the internal amplifier. I see no real reasons to not sound very similar, although the Reference will probably measure better due to the dual-DAC chips from inside, but this is not something that our hearing will need to perceive. If dual-DAC design, bigger size and more power is important for you, then pick the Reference version.

 

[Bruc3]

Ah thanks for the replies.

For driving a Sennheiser HD650 and HD800S, would you pick the Burson Performance (not the 3X) or suggest to move up to either 3X model or reference?

I am just a bit concerned with the output power of the Performance model

300 Ohm

160mW

 

[raoultrifan]

With it's 102 dB @1mW sensitivity you don't need more than 100mW to drive the HD800S to insane levels, so both Performance and Reference will drive both of these cans admirably.

You might choose the 3X models just in case you will move in the coming years to balanced interconnects and/or headphones...you never know.

 

[Bruc3]

Thanks for the reply "raoultrifan"