thecrow
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I know thats an old post but i just came across it.Well, this is just me chiming in randomly to share my thoughts about my ARCAM irDAC-Burson Soloist SL and HD 800 (classic) pairing.
It's now been nearly 4 years since I've had this sound chain. Obviously I am still very impressed by it. The Burson Soloist SL is one heck of a great amp with a well designed, shortened signal pathway and really clean power supply. It also uses FET design for the transistors. The SL is an extremely clean and neutral sounding amp. It is by no means a warm amp and paired with the 800's it is a very clinical listen. Anyhow, throwing a great, punchy warm DAC like the ARCAM into the chain really balances and smooths things out where listening sessions can go on for hrs on end without feeling burnt out.
My 2 cents added. I highly recommend the Burson Soloist for those who really dig the extremely neutral and accurate listening sessions. I know it's not for everyone, especially since this sound chain listed above really exposes bad sources or poorly mixed recordings.
Enjoy the music everyone. The HD 800's are still in my opinion a World beater headphone!
I totally agree. For $1000usd to pick up a 2nd hand irdac and burson soloist i had that rather than the sl) it is an exceptional combo. Very versatile with lots of hps. The synergy of the two is fantastic.
When i upgraded and split the pair in the process of looking for stuff i didnt find another dac to pair with the soloist or too good an amp to pair with the irdac. I found the irdac too closed for upgrading purposes and the soloist too grainy/bright with other dacs i tried (including the burson amp/ sabre dac gear but together the irdac and soloist were great.