Burson Conductor GT4 Passion for Sound Video Review

In “Say goodbye to separate audio components!”, Lachlan Fennen of Passion for Sound reviews the Burson Conductor GT4 as a replacement for a stack of separates.

Burson Conductor GT4 Packages and Pricing

Lachlan outlines the three packages. The base GT4 is $2,799. The Deluxe adds $600 for V7 op-amps, SP02 modules and the Super Charger. The Max adds a further $600 for the Fusion Core power supply.

DAC Performance: “Already a 9 out of 10”

Each ES9038 is independently powered. Lachlan says timbre and tonality are right from top to bottom, with “no glare, no edge, no sense of enhancement”. In his words, “as a DAC alone it’s already a 9 out of 10”.

Headphone Amp: Soloist GT Level in One Box

He finds the built-in amp now as good as the standalone Soloist GT. Digital volume control gives perfect channel balance, and low gain suits most IEMs. The XLR and 6.3mm outputs sound basically identical, and there is a 3.5mm headset jack for gaming and calls. With the Fusion Core, he heard the soundstage widen.

Comparisons and Flies in the Ointment

• Turning it on and off can cause pops through speakers, so use the 12V triggers.
• The analogue inputs are resampled by the ES9038 for volume control, so a purely analogue path isn’t retained.
• The FiiO K19 is cheaper and has more features, but the GT4 pulls ahead in sound.
• Against a Geshelli Dayzee with a Soloist, the GT4 has a slightly flatter stage but is equally refined.

Verdict

Lachlan calls the Conductor GT4 “an incredible single box audiophile solution”.

Watch the full review on YouTube.

Discover the full features and specifications on the Burson Conductor GT4 product page.