Reto’s Burson Playmate 2 with beyerdynamic Amiron

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November 11, 2024

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beyerdynamic Amiron, Burson Conductor 3 Performance, Burson Playmate 2, Dynaudio Xeo 6

This device is truly impressive, both in terms of performance and design. The craftsmanship is exceptional, with a beautifully constructed housing that feels premium to the touch and exudes elegance. But what truly sets it apart is the sound—it’s nothing short of magical. The audio is rich, detailed, and incredibly immersive, with an effortless clarity that brings every note to life. Whether you’re listening to intricate acoustic arrangements or powerful, dynamic tracks, the soundstage is wide, balanced, and full of depth. It’s a perfect blend of style and substance, delivering an audio experience that’s both refined and captivating.

The System

Listening with

beyerdynamic Amiron Home · Headphones: open-back, dynamic (Tesla), circumaural

Impedance: 250 Ω
Sensitivity: 102 dB SPL (1 mW / 500 Hz) ≈ 108.0 dB/V (calc.)
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 40 kHz
Plugs / cables supplied: detachable double-sided 3 m cable, 3.5 mm plug with 6.35 mm adapter

Matching notes: At 250 Ω and 102 dB/mW, the beyerdynamic Amiron Home is a high-impedance load that needs voltage more than current: about 1.3 V (6.3 mW, 5 mA) for 110 dB SPL (calc.). Burson does not publish a 250 Ω rating for the Playmate 2. Its 150 Ω and 300 Ω ratings (0.4 W SE; 0.15 W SE) fall either side of it. The Playmate 2’s under 2 Ω headphone output impedance is less than 1/125 of the load. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Burson

Burson Playmate 2 · DAC / headphone amplifier / preamp · discontinued

Output power (headphone): 16 Ω 3.5 W · 32 Ω 2.5 W · 100 Ω 0.6 W · 150 Ω 0.4 W · 300 Ω 0.15 W
Output impedance: <2 Ω (headphone); 15 Ω (pre out)
Output voltage: RCA not published
Gain: High / Low; dB not published
Inputs: USB (XMOS; PCM to 768 kHz/32-bit, native DSD512); Toslink
Input impedance: 38 kΩ
Outputs: RCA pre out; headphone jack (SE)
DAC / chipset: ESS SABRE32 ES9038Q2M
Other: Model P171; SE only; THD <0.002%; FR ±1 dB 0-35 kHz; DAC THD+N 0.0018%

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Burson Conductor 3 Performance · DAC / headphone amplifier / preamp · discontinued

Output power (headphone): 16 Ω 4 W · 32 Ω 2 W · 100 Ω 0.64 W · 150 Ω 0.42 W · 300 Ω 0.16 W
Output impedance: 0.6 Ω (headphone); 1 Ω (pre out); 25 Ω (DAC out)
Output voltage: RCA 2 V (DAC out)
Gain: High / Low; dB not published
Inputs: USB (XMOS; PCM to 768 kHz/32-bit, native DSD512); Toslink; Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD; microphone
Input impedance: 38 kΩ
Outputs: RCA pre out; RCA DAC out; 6.35 mm headphone
DAC / chipset: ESS ES9038Q2M (x1)
Other: Model M180 (3P); SE only; THD <0.0017%; FR ±1 dB 0-58 kHz

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Also in the system

Dynaudio Xeo 6

Specs from manufacturer data unless a source below says otherwise. “calc.” values are worked out from those figures (V = √(P × R); 110 dB SPL used as a loud reference level). Gear listed without specs is not in our spec library yet.