Name: Burson Soloist Voyager Deluxe | Standalone Class-A Headphone Amp / Preamp
Brand: Burson Audio
SKU: SOLOIST-VOY-DEL
Price: 3399.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Push the Boundaries of your Audio Experience with the Soloist Voyager Deluxe, Burson's TOTL Class A Headphone Amp + Preamp

Includes a free 5A Super Charger + new V7 Pro Vivid OpAmps ($700 value)
Innovative power supply design featuring modular elements
Newest v2 Silent Power modules ensure an incredibly low noise level of 0.8nVrms
Includes Pro Vivid discrete opamps, "rolling-ready" for tailored sound
Optimized for Balanced output performance

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Pushing Possibilities To The Edge

The Soloist Voyager stands as Burson's TOTL headphone amplifier and preamp. From the inside out, you won't find anything conventional: the voltage and frequency-boosting Max Current Power Supplies, Burson's renowned discrete audio opamps, new Silent Power regulators, 'cost-is-no-object' mono-channel volume controls. Every element - including the enclosure which provides critical cooling - has been engineered from the ground up to push the boundaries of your audio experience in absolute style!

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Pure Class-A, Mirrored Dual Mono, Fully Balanced

The Voyager features two separate and independently powered amplifiers inside, Eliminating cross-channel distortion and creating a lifelike soundstage with powerful dynamics.

Burson Opamps: a House Sound 20 Years in the Making

With nearly two decades of experience, Burson has crafted discrete audio op-amps for a diverse clientele, including DIY enthusiasts, recording engineers, and manufacturing partners. The Voyager’s signal path features Burson op-amps at every stage, delivering the renowned Burson house sound: rich, dynamic, and transparent.

The Sound Of Silence

The quality of electricity used in audio amplification is as crucial as the quality of water used in cooking.

The Voyager is equipped with Burson's newest premium Silent Power Modules (SPM02) in its internal power supply circuitry. These modules ensure an incredibly low noise level, just 0.8nVrms (more than 200 times quieter than conventional power regulators.) This superior noise suppression guarantees an exceptionally pure sound stage, allowing every musical note to be tasted in pristine clarity.

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The Best Volume Control x2

With a dynamic range of -112dB, industry aristocrats like Pass Labs and AVM swear by the MUSES72320 volume control. It is thus regarded as the most expensive analog volume controller available. Burson goes even further by implementing one MUSES72320 with discrete buffer per channel, eliminating interference between channels.

Like Being There

The Voyager provides selectable hardware-based crossfeed for headphones and soundstage balancing for speakers, and it even offers a headphone + subwoofer listening mode. Whether you’re listening through headphones or speakers, these features allow you to enjoy your favorite tracks just as you prefer.

Looks Matter!

To complement Burson's dual mono Class-A design, they have custom-designed a cooling system that ensures the Soloist Voyager not only effortlessly dissipates heat from an 80-watt idling current, but also features an aesthetically pleasing design that enhances any living space!

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Take the Voyage!

Like a Bugatti or the B&W Nautilus, the Voyager stands as a testament to engineering that achieves a timeless form. It represents a confluence of unconventional engineering marvels, coming together to create the ultimate machine that takes you on a sonically mental journey. It invites you to revisit profoundly moving musical moments or discover new ones. Enjoy it as it stands, poised to withstand the test of time, or personalize it further through its numerous upgrade paths—shaping it into your unique dream machine. With the Voyager, the choice is yours, and you explore your music in style!

Specifications

Input Impedance: 38kΩ
Frequency Response: ± 1 dB 0 – 48Khz
THD: <0.0015%
Output Impedance (Amp): 0.5Ω
Output Impedance (Pre Out): 25Ω
Inputs
- (x2) XLR
- (x2) RCA
- (x1) Mic Bypass
Outputs
- (x1) XLR Preamp
- (x1) RCA Preamp
- (x1) RCA Subwoofer Output
- (x1) XLR Headphone Jack
- (x1) SE Headphone Jack
Impedance (Headphone Jack) | Power (XLR / SE) | SNR | Separation
- 16Ω | 10W/5W | 116db | 99%
- 32Ω | 8W/4W | 111db | 99%
- 100Ω | 3.8W/1.9W | 110db | 99%
- 150Ω | 1.3W/0.65W | 110db | 99%
- 300Ω | 0.64W/0.32W | 109db | 99.50%
Weight: 15 lbs
Dimensions: 10.4” x 10.6” x 3.3”

In the Box

Soloist Voyager
Remote Control
Burson V6 Vivid opamps (V7 Vivid installed with Deluxe)
24v / 5A Power Supply w/ power cable
DELUXE package includes Super Charger 5A + V7 Pro Vivid OpAmps

Powerful and End game Amplifier

So far I am really liking the Voyager amp. Comparing it to the Holo Bliss(paired with LAIV Harmony DAC), I feel like there is more transparency and details which are somewhat veiled on the Bliss. Both amps posses a very weighty and refined sound but the imaging and resolution of the Voyager is a step above the Bliss. Micro dynamics and slam is in your face while the bliss feels more relaxed and smooth which is also great depending on the mood.

Overall both amps are fantastic but to me, the clear winner here is the Voyager. It became apparent after a couple of hours of going back and forth on both amps. The real bonus here for me is the Voyager's power and ability to drive more demanding headphones. I often find myself pushing the Bliss's volume pot way too close to its maximum which I do not like to do on any amp so the overhead provided by the Voyager is simply fantastic. Both amps also run pretty hot after a while but nothing to be concerned about.

Lastly, and this has nothing to do with the review of the amp, but it took DHL 3 days to process this shipment through customs coming into Canada and I had to fill out a form giving more details about the product as what Bloom Audio provided apparently was not enough.. again, not sure what happened here but I will cross this off as a one off.. I've ordered from Bloom before and have not had any customs issues prior to this. I ordered this on Oct. 22nd and received it on Oct. 30th.. I won't deduct a star for this but I am hoping Bloom looks into their paperwork and ensure the proper descriptions and necessary paperwork is provided for cross border shipments.

A great central unit

Well the price was eye-watering but after buying their mono blocks I knew this guy would take over my system. Aside from the incomparable CLASS A 10 W sound, it has so many Ins and Outs that on the Mothership, I was able to mount my entire hifi there and connect my Cayin CD player, my Topping DX-9 Dac, preamp it to my monoblocks that power my HECO Cyclone 9 speakers, to my NAIM amp that powers my KEF Metas, and to a powerful CHORD ANNI headphone amp. Wow and a handful of more portable tube dacs and amps. Audio madness but the Mothership 4 really helps. And it gives a separate Subwoofer out to the SVS 3000 SB. Insane sound.

Fabulous Headphone Amplifier

First time listening to Burson Audio's amplifer but I'm definitely loving it and going to enjoy it for a long time!
Also, I have to address that Bloom Audio's service is prompt and nice. I would like to appreciate their help once again and would like to recommend who haven't experience yet.

Soloist Voyager

Awesome unit as always from Burson! Bloom Audio service is 2nd to none. They respond almost instantly and seem like they truly care about their customer. I will always do business with bloom! Great prices as always!!

Mind BLOWN!

All I can say is that this unit is the epitome of END GAME! I was immediately blown away the minute I played it for the first time. I really love how easy the interface is to use. Also, I'm so happy that the gain level options include not only high and low but also MEDIUM which is perfect for my Genelec active desk speakers. The HIGH gain is great for my Hifiman planars. I'm using the iFi iDSD NEO 2 as my DAC which pairs wonderfully with this unit. I love how the XBass plays through this Amp. The thing is also built like a freakin TANK! You always get what you pay for, ALWAYS, no exceptions. This unit is very much worth the price tag. And Bloom Audio is second to none in every way. I highly recommend this Amp and Bloom Audio!

Burson Soloist Voyager Deluxe | Standalone Class-A Headphone Amp / Preamp