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This £1,129 asking price is ambitious, sitting clearly above the 75th percentile of £1,031 and well north of the £938 median for recent used GBP listings. While not a bargain, it reflects the unit’s flagship status as Burson’s most powerful headphone amp, delivering 10W per channel in dual-mono Class A with fully-balanced architecture. The Soloist 3X Grand Tourer is well-regarded for its immense power, low noise floor, and versatility as both a headphone amp and preamp with XLR/RCA outputs.
Its upside lies in rarity—now discontinued new—and features like selectable gain, crossfeed, left/right balance, and a subwoofer output that make it a true desktop centerpiece. If this is original-owner condition with all accessories (remote, power cord, manuals), the premium over median is justified for a serious listener seeking top-tier drive and flexibility. Only flag concerns if the listing omits key accessories or shows signs of fan/cooler wear, given its active cooling design. Otherwise, it’s a solid buy for those who value performance over hitting the lowest used price.
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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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