Burson Soloist 3X Performance | Standalone Headphone Amp
Burson Soloist 3X Performance is Incredible Power at an Incredible Price
- Amp and preamp with balanced and single ended inputs and outputs
- Up to 8W of headphone power
- Fully class A
- Cool case creates passive heat dissipation
- OpAmps "rolling-ready" for tailored sound
- Check out Burson's new V7 OpAmps for improved performance
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Bloom's Take The Soloist 3X Performance is an absolute wonder of an amp. It provides incredible clean, class A, power in a compact chassis for a low price. If you want to take your headphone to the next level by delivering more power, Soloist 3X Performance provides an option to get that in virtually any system. |
Introduced in 2005, the original Soloist was a bit rough around the edges. Still, with its fully discrete circuitry, resistor ladder volume control and Class-A amplification, the Soloist made a name for oneself, turning Burson from a band of idealists into a brand representing ideals.
The Soloist returns, all grown up and civilized, but without forgetting his humble, blue-collar lineage. He returns to upset the audio industry aristocracy with his flair for performance and working-class affordability.
Astonishing Power
The Soloist 3X-Performance spits out 8000mW in XLR and 4000mW single-ended. Yet, it can drive headphones up to 110db sensitivity without detectable current noise. There is simply nothing like it in the industry.
The key to this ferocious power and pitch-black background is 3 sets of Burson proprietary Max Current Power Supplies (MCPS), delivering instant, abundant and clean energy to its fully discrete and Class-A circuitry.
Elitist Volume Control
The Soloist uses the legendary MUSES72320 volume controller. The same controller using by industry aristocrats such as the Pass Lab XP-30, the AVM Ovation and other flagship preamps priced for the fortunate few.
Being a resistance ladder circuit, the MUSE72320 has perfect channel balance and separation, resulting in a phenomenal sound stage. When combined with three levels of gain and our input buffer stage, The Soloist matches any headphone and loudspeaker amplifier perfectly.
Headphone Power Amp Mode
Less is more, and that is the truth even when using the best components on the signal path. Although the MUSE72320 is an incredible volume controller, we’ll let you bypass it when your DAC or preamp already controls volume.
You can also use the Soloist X to boost the driving power of your favorite sound card while centralizing volume control from your favorite playback software or games. It would be the ultimate upgrade to any listening and gaming experience.
Self-Assured But Never Self-centered
The Soloist is confident and self-assured, but it still plays to your preference. It encourages opamp rolling with gold plated DIP8 sockets on its signal path. With countless audio opamps out there, you have complete freedom to create a unique listening experience.
Listening Impression
Never drawing attention to itself, the Soloist is not a flamboyant showman but a phenomenal performer that lets you discover your favourite tunes anew. It powers through any demanding work with precision, reveals micro-details which makes music magical and unveils the emotional core within the rhythms. With our blood, and tradition pumping through its veins, the Burson Soloist 3X returns to entertain a new generation of audience.
Specs
| Measurement | Package Content | ||
| Input impedance: | 35 KΩ | Soloist 3XP Ref. Model # M-120X |
RCA Cable |
| Frequency response: | ± 1 dB 0 – 48Khz | Remote Control | Power Cable |
| THD: | <0.0015% | 24V Power Unit | |
| Output impedance (Headphone Amp): | 0.5Ω | ||
| Output impedance (Pre Out ): | 25Ω | ||
| General | |||
| Inputs: | 1 x XLR 1 x RCA 1 x Mic Bypass |
Weight: | app. 3 kg |
| Outputs: | 1 x XLR Preamp/DAC 1 x XLR Headphone Jack 1 X SE Headphone Jack |
Dimensions: | 200 X 250 X 60mm |
| Impedance (Headphone Jack) | Power XLR / SE | Signal to Noise Ratio | Separation |
| 16Ω | 8 / 4W | 110db | 99% |
| 32Ω | 4 / 2W | 110db | 99% |
| 100Ω | 1 / 0.5W | 112db | 99% |
| 150Ω | 600/300mW | 105db | 99% |
| 300Ω | 300/150mW | 106db | 99.5% |
In the Box
- Burson Soloist Unit
- IC Opamps for warranty diagnostic use
- Remote Control
- Hex key
- Power Supply
- Burson Soloist 3X Performance User Manual
