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Burson Audio HA160-DS Headphone Amplifier This has been a quality item for headphone listening. I have mainly used it with a dedicated sound card direct from a PC (and Mac at one stage) but it's not getting the use now so is superfluous to my needs. All original packaging and accessories included. Pickup BH Ultimo or AH Earlwood. Happy to post Australia wide for $20. Condition: Very Good Payment Method: EFT, Cash Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By fuzzboy 0 Comments AUD $400 Date: December 9, 2025Dec 9
At A$400, this used Burson HA160-DS is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market range of A$450–A$600 for the HA-160D variant and far under its original US retail of roughly A$1,200–A$1,350 (based on $800–$900 USD). While the HA-160 (no DAC) occasionally appears used in Europe around A$300, the HA160-DS includes a DAC and is the “baby” version of the revered HA-160D, making A$400 an attractive entry point for a discrete, high-dynamics amp/DAC combo.
The HA160-DS is well-regarded for its completely discrete design, delivering unmatched tonal accuracy, smoothness, and dynamics at a reasonable cost, with solid specs like 110dB SNR and <0.06% THD at 100mW. It supports USB (24/96) and coaxial (24/192) digital inputs alongside RCA line-in, and includes a full accessory pack (power cable, RCA, coax, USB, manual). At “very good” condition and this price, it’s a clean buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking Burson’s signature sound without the HA-160D’s older, larger footprint.
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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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