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Burson Audio HA-160 fully discrete Class A headphone amplifier in very good condition. Light surface markings on the top panel from careful use, otherwise excellent condition. Fully functional, no issues. Made in Melbourne, Australia.The HA-160 was one of Burson Audio’s earlier reference headphone amplifiers and helped establish the company’s reputation for discrete audio design. It avoids standard IC op-amps in the audio circuit, instead using Burson’s own discrete HD op-amp modules built from individual components. The circuit also uses a short signal path and no coupling capacitors in the signal path.Discontinued and increasingly hard to find in complete, working condition. A solid, heavy desktop amplifier with a clean Class A presentation and two headphone outputs optimized for different headphone impedance ranges.- Fully discrete Class A solid-state design- Burson discrete HD op-amp modules; no standard IC op-amps in the signal path- No coupling capacitors in the signal path- Output power: approx. 800mW @ 60Ω / 650mW @ 300Ω- Frequency response: 5Hz-35kHz, published spec; manual also lists 0-220kHz (-3dB)- Signal-to-noise ratio: >98dB published spec; manual lists 118dB- Channel separation: >70dB @ 10kHz- Headphone output impedance: approx. 5Ω- 1 stereo RCA input pair- 2 × 6.35mm headphone outputs: low impedance and high impedance- 24-position stepped attenuator- Solid aluminium chassis- Made in Melbourne, AustraliaShips from Finland from studio use, EU. Tracked shipping included.
This US$559 asking price for the Burson Audio HA-160 is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the typical used median of US$559 and matching the 25th percentile anchor from your database, making it an excellent deal for a solid-state amp that originally retailed near US$695. While the HA-160 is a first-generation model now superseded by the HA-160D and HA-160DS, its timing is perfect for buyers seeking classic Burson sound without paying for unnecessary DAC features.
The HA-160 is well-regarded for its incredibly low distortion (<0.001% THD), robust power output (650mW into 300Ω), and superb build quality in a compact chassis. Its 5Ω headphone output drives most loads cleanly, while the 60Ω line out offers flexibility for system integration. At this price, the lack of digital inputs is a meaningful upside rather than a drawback, offering pure analog performance at a fraction of the original cost. This is a clear buying opportunity for enthusiasts who value transparent, high-current solid-state amplification.
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Burson Audio emerged in 1996 in Melbourne, Australia, from a collective of passionate audiophiles united by a pursuit of audio perfection. What began as a labor of love—pooling expertise in engineering, technology, and music for personal enjoyment—evolved into a commercial venture by 2005 with the release of their debut products. This grassroots origin underscores their unwavering commitment to innovative, no-compromise designs unbound by mass-market constraints.
The brand specializes in high-performance categories like Class-A headphone amplifiers, DACs, pre- and power amplifiers, and discrete op-amps, alongside integrated solutions such as the Conductor and Soloist series. Signature innovations include custom-designed op-amps, fully IC-free Class-AB amplifiers like the Timekeeper with its linear power supply, and the proprietary Max Current Power Supply (MCPS) technology. Their minimalist circuits prioritize transparency and power, often featuring high-current mono blocks and discrete components for audiophile-grade reproduction.
Burson occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end hi-fi market, revered by head-fi enthusiasts and discerning listeners for meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional sound quality. Independent and innovative, they stand apart through engineering excellence that challenges conventions, earning a global reputation among those seeking authentic, boundary-pushing audio without corporate dilution.
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