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Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
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Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion
Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference DAC Class A Headphone Amplifier Preamplifier | Preowned | Audio Emotion

Product Description

  • As new condition.
  • Original box and packing.
  • Original remote control, and all cables/accessories included.
  • Optional Op-Amp pairs included (5532's and 5534's).
  • Screen is 100% perfect.
  • Warranty until July 2025.

Burson Audio offers with its Conductor 3 Reference a DAC, Class A headphone amplifier and preamplifier combo of great quality.

Its digital/analogue conversion stage is indeed equipped with a pair of ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chips, associated with a USB XMOS receiver chip using a custom Thesycon driver.

This combination allows to deliver a rich and precise sound, while supporting high sampling rates, up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512.

Conveniently, the Conductor 3 Reference also features a Qualcomm CSR8675 Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, supporting the aptX HD audio codec, allowing you to remotely stream your music, from a smartphone for example, with improved quality, comparable to CD.

The unit also incorporates Burson Audio's patented MCPS (Max Current Power Supply), increasing the voltage frequency from 50Hz to 170kHz, pushing noise beyond the threshold of human hearing. Moreover, it takes advantage of a low impedance to offer an important energy reserve to the output transistors.

It is worth noting that the Conductor 3 Reference has no less than 5 sets of MCPS. Each element, namely the display, the controls, the DAC and the left and right analogue channels are all independently powered.

In terms of design, the device's components are hidden in a robust high-density aluminum case. This chassis also acts as a heat sink to keep the components at an acceptable temperature.

On its front panel, the Conductor 3 Reference is equipped with an OLED display for intuitive and fluid use.

Technical characteristics

SPECIFICATIONS
Product type DAC
Headphone amplifier
Preamplifier
DAC Chips 2x ES9038Q2M
Amplifier type Class A
Bluetooth Chip Qualcomm CSR8675
Inputs Bluetooth 5.0
2x Line level stereo RCA
1x USB
1x Optical Toslink
Outputs 1x Pre-Out stereo RCA
1x DAC Out stereo RCA
2x Jack 6.35mm headphone outputs
Input impedance 40k
Frequency response 0Hz - 58kHz ±1dB
THD < 0.0015%
Output impedance Headphone amplifier : 0.5
Pre Out : 1
DAC Out : 25
Headphone amplifier power output 7.5W @ 16
5W @ 32
1.75W @ 100
1.16W @ 150
0.58W @ 300
Channel separation (DAC) 142dB @ 1kHz
135dB @ 20kHz
THD+N (DAC) 0.0005% @ 1kHz, 0dBFS
Supported sampling rates USB : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD up to DSD512, DSD DoP up to DoP512
SPDIF : PCM up to 24bit 192kHz
GENERAL
Dimensions 255 x 270 x 70mm
Color Silver
Weight 5kg
Package 1x Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference
1x USB Cable
1x RCA Cable
1x Power supply

Specifications

Brand
Burson
Condition
Used
Product Code
BURS-CO-REF3-P
Weight
4kg

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  • As new condition.
  • Original box and packing.
  • Original remote control, and all cables/accessories included.
  • Optional Op-Amp pairs included (5532's and 5534's).
  • Screen is 100% perfect.
  • Warranty until July 2025.

Burson Audio offers with its Conductor 3 Reference a DAC, Class A headphone amplifier and preamplifier combo of great quality.

Its digital/analogue conversion stage is indeed equipped with a pair of ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chips, associated with a USB XMOS receiver chip using a custom Thesycon driver.

This combination allows to deliver a rich and precise sound, while supporting high sampling rates, up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512.

Conveniently, the Conductor 3 Reference also features a Qualcomm CSR8675 Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, supporting the aptX HD audio codec, allowing you to remotely stream your music, from a smartphone for example, with improved quality, comparable to CD.

The unit also incorporates Burson Audio's patented MCPS (Max Current Power Supply), increasing the voltage frequency from 50Hz to 170kHz, pushing noise beyond the threshold of human hearing. Moreover, it takes advantage of a low impedance to offer an important energy reserve to the output transistors.

It is worth noting that the Conductor 3 Reference has no less than 5 sets of MCPS. Each element, namely the display, the controls, the DAC and the left and right analogue channels are all independently powered.

In terms of design, the device's components are hidden in a robust high-density aluminum case. This chassis also acts as a heat sink to keep the components at an acceptable temperature.

On its front panel, the Conductor 3 Reference is equipped with an OLED display for intuitive and fluid use.

Technical characteristics

SPECIFICATIONS
Product type DAC
Headphone amplifier
Preamplifier
DAC Chips 2x ES9038Q2M
Amplifier type Class A
Bluetooth Chip Qualcomm CSR8675
Inputs Bluetooth 5.0
2x Line level stereo RCA
1x USB
1x Optical Toslink
Outputs 1x Pre-Out stereo RCA
1x DAC Out stereo RCA
2x Jack 6.35mm headphone outputs
Input impedance 40k
Frequency response 0Hz - 58kHz ±1dB
THD < 0.0015%
Output impedance Headphone amplifier : 0.5
Pre Out : 1
DAC Out : 25
Headphone amplifier power output 7.5W @ 16
5W @ 32
1.75W @ 100
1.16W @ 150
0.58W @ 300
Channel separation (DAC) 142dB @ 1kHz
135dB @ 20kHz
THD+N (DAC) 0.0005% @ 1kHz, 0dBFS
Supported sampling rates USB : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz, Native DSD up to DSD512, DSD DoP up to DoP512
SPDIF : PCM up to 24bit 192kHz
GENERAL
Dimensions 255 x 270 x 70mm
Color Silver
Weight 5kg
Package 1x Burson Audio Conductor 3 Reference
1x USB Cable
1x RCA Cable
1x Power supply
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