Burson Fusion Core Video Review by Tone Deaf Monk: Beyond a Linear Power Supply

Tone Deaf Monk has put the Burson Fusion Core GaN power supply to the test with his Burson Conductor Stellar in a video review on YouTube. His verdict: “The Fusion Core delivered meaningful sonic improvements, making it an easy recommendation for anyone looking to take their Burson Conductor Stellar to the next level.”

Watch: Tone Deaf Monk reviews the Fusion Core

Not a typical power supply

He notes that Burson “just wanted to address some inherent problems associated with mainstream designed units”, and that the Fusion Core “certainly doesn’t feel like one and it certainly doesn’t look like one”. He likes the look too: “their design language looks incredibly wicked and it matches up with the Burson Conductor Stellar”.

What he heard

Swapping between his old wall power supply and the Fusion Core, the biggest difference was “how much smoother the sound was”. In his own summary:

• Smoother sound: “A noticeable improvement in overall smoothness and refinement.”
• Improved soundstage: “Greater dimensionality and a more immersive presentation.”
• Tighter bass: “Better control and definition in the low frequencies.”
• Blacker background: “With my MEST Fortune IEMs, quieter passages revealed finer background details.”

As he puts it: “bass got tighter and more control. I like that. I like my punchy bass.”

His one niggle

His only niggle is the long power cable to the amplifier, which exits from the front. He would have liked a shorter and a longer cable in the box.

Conclusion

Having never heard a clear difference from power supply swaps before, he found the Fusion Core “more than I thought it was going to do”, concluding: “I can honestly say that I think this was a worthy upgrade.”

Tone Deaf Monk has also reviewed the Conductor Stellar itself: read our Conductor Stellar review post.

Discover the full features and specifications on the Burson Fusion Core product page.