A humble weight lifter
Featuring every technology developed by Burson Audio to date, The PP-160 is so transparent that it plays any genre of music in its original state. It’s so powerful that it can provide the heavy electronic lift to drive any loudspeakers to a life like performance.
The rebirth of a legend
With the introduction of our second generation Burson HD opamp and low noise regulator technology, we were able to further enhance the performance of our acclaimed PP-100. Combining a premium selection of components, like the ELNA audio grade electric, the 1% tolerant DALE military graded resistor, and the custom built 400VA transformer, we have been able to raise the performance of the PP100 to even greater levels. We’ve called this new beast, the PP-160.
Our discrete (IC free) approach allows us to optimize our design and tune the PP-160 to achieve the best in audio reproduction. For the PP-160 we have decided to tune it into a completely transparent and selfless power amp, that humbly reproduces any sonic flavor from upstream while not adding any coloration of its own.
Guarantee to synergize
Our acclaimed High Sensitivity Input Buffer stage is fully implemented into the PP-160. It enhances sonic transparency and allows the PP-160 to perfectly team up with any preamp (solid state or tube) and unleash the full potential of any system.
The Tube Amp Booster
The team at Burson Audio wanted solid state and tubes to work together for the greatness of music. We utilised the transparency nature of the PP-160 to create a tube booster function that simply increases the driving power of any SE-Class A amp put in front of it.
The Burson Booster amp has no coloration of its own. It allows the preservation of the tube sonic signature, yet boosts its output power significantly. This is no small feat, as any experienced audio engineer will tell you. It finally allows tube lovers to enjoy both the power and grace of music.
Features
Resonance Free Aluminium (RFA) Enclosure
The PP-160is housed in a 6mm case, constructed from high precision machined aluminium. This enclosure allows the PP-160, to achieve a very high mechanical damping factor, which reduces any microphonic effects, that may degrade the clarity of sonic performance.
The enclosure was also constructed to act as a giant heat-sink, which allows the Class-AB output stage to run cooler, and remain optimised at all times.
High Sensitivity Input Buffer (HSIB)
The 160 series has achieved absolute transparency through our patented Burson HSIB stage. The HSIB is an FET input stage that has very high input impedance (hence it is very sensitive to even low level input). This effectively ensures that our 160 series amplifiers can perfectly match any input or output signal drains, and realise the full potential of the audio system without adding any colouration of its own.
As a tube amp Booster, the PP-160 is the perfect relationship for any SE-Class A tube amp. It removes a tube lover’s necessity to sacrifice dynamics for micro-details. It ensures that an audiophile’s love for the tube is one that endures the test of time.
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Features |
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Inputs |
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RCA input 1 pair |
Line level input |
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Speaker Binding post 1 pair |
5-25W |
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Outputs |
95W @ 8 180W @ 4 |
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Specifications |
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THD (20Hz - 20kHz @ 8 ohm) |
0.01% |
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Input Sensitivity/Impeance |
240mV/20k |
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Frequency Response |
10Hz - 120kHz (+/- 3dB) |
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S/N Ratio (RCA input) |
96dB (CD, Line) |
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Number of Channels |
2 |
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Output Power/Channel (20Hz - 20kHz) |
95W @ 8 180W @ 4 |
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Custom build low noise transformer |
2 X Custom build Toroidal |
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Colour |
Silver |
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Operation |
Class AB |
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Power Requirement |
AC 220 / 240 V 50 / 60Hz |
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Power Consumption |
300W Peak |
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Dimensions W x H x D (mm) |
430 X 100 X 360 |
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Weight (Kg) (completed with transformers) |
15kg |
Burson Audio PRE-160 Preamplifier And PP-160 Power Amplifier - Reviewed by Tom Lyle, EnjoyTheMusic Magazine Please read the full review from the link below http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Magazine/equipment/1209/burson_pre_160_pp_160.htm  Pre Amplifier 160 & Power Amp 160 Review by Abraham Hi guys,Here is my setup the P160 Combo package coupled with a Sony CDP-XA50ES and Interdyn enclosuresusing Seas drivers.The speaker interconnect are custom made Zero gauge virgin copper 35 strands per mm2 with gold plated ring terminations.After the burn in period, the sound I am getting is a full warm and transparent one.I am no audiophile connoisseur but the best way I could describe the music we were hearing from the P160 Combo is, very easy,... HD Audio Opamp & Power Amp 100 review by Maestro Israel Yinon Dear friends Jack, John and Alex in Burson Audio Melbourne,You might recall that I purchased from you 4 picks of your excellent Burson Discrete Opamp, which turned to be the best I ever found for the I/V position (directly behind the PCMs) in my DAC. I am using it with a set of genuine BB PCM63P-Y (the highest selection level, to be found in Yamaha's ProAudio gears) and your Burson Discrete Opamp is a true celebration wit... Pre Amplifier 160 & Power amp 160 review by Colin Farnham Hi,guys.Sorry for my tardiness in getting back to you with photos.As you will see from the attachments, I have replaced my NAD 541cd player with a Quad CDp 99.I chose this cd player for it's combination of great sound and 6 digital inputs.This enables me to run my DVD player and set top box through a top notch digital to analogue converter; future options include digital radio and streaming from my computer.So now my system comprises Quad cd,Xms ... Impressions with Burson Pre Amp 160 & Power Amp 160 by Mirza Prior to purchasing Burson pre/pp160 I was using NAD 162/272 to drive Tony?s Andromeda modified speakers called Zarathustra. Modified NAD 542 cd player -burson discrete opamps and clock. Burson buffer with Burson interconnect cables and Project 6.2 turntable in addition. As you can see I am in touch with Burson's products for some time. I believe I was unbiased with my impressions.For many months I was looking for a new pre/power combo or integra... |
Burson Preamp & Power amp 160 customer feedback - Armand  Armand Dubai - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES  Pre Amplifier 160 & Power amp 160 review by Colin Farnham Hi,guys.Sorry for my tardiness in getting back to you with photos.As you will see from the attachments, I have replaced my NAD 541cd player with a Quad CDp 99.I chose this cd player for it's combination of great sound and 6 digital inputs.This enables me to run my DVD player and set top box through a top notch digital to analogue converter; future options include digital radio and streaming from my computer.So now my system comprises Quad cd,Xms ... Burson Pre-160 & PP-160 Combo Feedback The Burson pre-160 works perfectly with my Backes Müller 12 activespeakers, my Backes Müller Sub Zwei Subwoofer, my Horch Line Silencer and my audiolab 8000CD. The Burson pre-160 has a fantastic powerful, clear sound with an unbelievable big soundstage. For this price there exists no better preamp! Thank you very much Michael B. for all of your great informations:).Thomas from Germany Burson PP-100 and Pre-160 upgrade next to a f... Burson Audio PP-160 Power Amp customer feedbacks   ...?my 25W SE is singing along with the PP160 nicely, wonderful texture and detail now with added control 10 out of 10!!!" VIC   ??Its boosting sound beautifully. This combination is able to drive quad ESL 989 beautifully?? Dr.Sanjeev India  Impressions with Burson Pre Amp 160 & Power Amp 160 by Mirza Prior to purchasing Burson pre/pp160 I was using NAD 162/272 to drive Tony?s Andromeda modified speakers called Zarathustra. Modified NAD 542 cd player -burson discrete opamps and clock. Burson buffer with Burson interconnect cables and Project 6.2 turntable in addition. As you can see I am in touch with Burson's products for some time. I believe I was unbiased with my impressions.For many months I was looking for a new pre/power combo or integra... |
PP-160 Reviews & Feedbacks
Pre & Power Amp 160 Reviewed by Tom Lyle (Enjoy The Music Magazine)
"Kudos to Burson Audio for manufacturing and marketing the PRE-160 preamplifier and PP-160 power amplifier, two components that should be considered by all that are searching for outstanding yet affordable pieces of high-end equipment."...
Low Noise Power Supply (LNPS)
Based on our low noise regulator technology our power supply design uses multi stage noise filtering. It allows music to be reproduced from a darker, wider and deeper soundstage.