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Burson Soloist 3X Performance Power Amplifier Selling my Burson Soloist 3X Performance – one of the most powerful, transparent, and musical solid-state headphone amplifiers out there. It’s a Class-A beast with plenty of headroom and drive for basically any headphone you can throw at it (planars, dynamics, you name it). Condition: Excellent. Well looked after, smoke-free home. Upgrades: Comes with 2x Sparkos SS3602 op-amps installed for a richer, more holographic presentation. Also includes 2x Burson Vivid op-amps as spares if you want to swap the flavour. Accessories: Original packaging, remot
A$800 is bang on the used market for this one: it sits just above the A$789 median and well within the A$709–A$957 typical range, so I’d call it fair, not ambitious. It is not a bargain on price alone, but it also isn’t stretched for a clean example in excellent condition.
That makes it attractive if you want a well-regarded Burson unit without paying top-of-range money. The 3X Performance line is known for robust build quality, a muscular presentation, and plenty of current drive, so it suits buyers who value straightforward, high-quality solid-state amplification. With a clean listing at this price, the main upside is simply getting into a respected piece of gear at a sensible used-market level.
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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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