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At US$775, this sits just under the US$855 median and a touch above the US$769 25th percentile, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy, not a steal but definitely not ambitious. For a Burson Soloist, that’s a sensible entry point if you want one of Burson’s stout, high-current desktop amps without paying the top end of the recent asking market.
What makes it worthwhile is the usual Soloist appeal: strong Class A-style drive, plenty of headroom, and the kind of grip and composure that suits demanding planars as well as dynamic headphones. It’s also a competent preamp, so the value is better if you’ll use both roles. If the unit is clean and includes the power supply and original bits, US$775 is an easy price to consider.
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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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