Rob’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with HEDD HEDDphone and HiFiMAN Arya

My overall experience with the device has been superb. The System Listening with HEDD HEDDphone · Headphones: open-back, AMT (air motion transformer, VVT), circumaural · discontinued Impedance: 42 Ω Sensitivity: 87 dB SPL / 1 mW ≈ 100.8 dB/V (calc.) Frequency response: 10 Hz – 40 kHz Plugs / cables supplied: not published Other: impedance […]

Jeffrey’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Sennheiser HD 820

I recently ordered a demonstration Burson Audio Conductor 3X Reference product via the Burson Audio website. The purchase was a relatively simple process given the excellent layout of the Burson Audio website. The unit was dispatched from their Hong Kong warehouse and arrived in Australia within one week. I look forward to many enjoyable hours […]

Terry’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Wharfedale Jade 5 Driven BY ATI AT6000

7th Burson product I have purchased. They just keep getting better somehow as the previous models were amazing. The System Listening with Wharfedale Jade 5 Driven BY ATI AT6000 beyerdynamic T1 (2nd Generation) · Headphones: open-back (Beyerdynamic: semi-open), dynamic (Tesla), circumaural · discontinued Impedance: 600 Ω Sensitivity: 102 dB SPL (1 mW / 500 Hz) […]

Bjoern’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Audeze EL-8

We remain convinced that Burson continues to offer the best DAC/headphone amp combination available on the market. The System Listening with Audeze EL-8 · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic, circumaural · discontinued Impedance: 30 Ω Sensitivity: 102 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) ≈ 117.2 dB/V (calc.) Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz Plugs / cables […]

Greg’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Sony MDR-Z1R and Fostex TH-X00

I love Burson Audio products for their excellent sound and build quality. The System Listening with Sony MDR-Z1R · Headphones: closed-back, dynamic (70 mm), circumaural · discontinued Impedance: 64 Ω Sensitivity: not published (archived Sony US spec page lists none) Frequency response: 4 Hz – 120 kHz Plugs / cables supplied: detachable Y-type; 3 m […]

Jordan’s Burson Conductor 3X GT with Audeze LCD-5 and Audeze LCD-X

I was looking to upgrade my original Topping A90/D90 stack with something that paired better with the LCD-5. After several recommendations and reviews I decided to get the Conductor 3X GT. Being my first Burson product, I found the sound to match my preferences perfectly. It has impactful bass with good texture and smooth, yet […]

Osher’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Audeze LCD-X (2021)

So far it’s great. The System Listening with Audeze LCD-X · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic, circumaural Impedance: 20 Ω Sensitivity: 103 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) ≈ 120.0 dB/V (calc.) Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz Plugs / cables supplied: braided 4-pin XLR combo cable with 6.35 mm single-ended adapter Other: recommended power >250 […]

Michael’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Audeze LCD-X

Good. Sounds great. The System Listening with Audeze LCD-X · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic, circumaural Impedance: 20 Ω Sensitivity: 103 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) ≈ 120.0 dB/V (calc.) Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz Plugs / cables supplied: braided 4-pin XLR combo cable with 6.35 mm single-ended adapter Other: recommended power >250 mW […]

Markus’s Burson Conductor 3X GT with Audeze LCD-GX

I needed an AMP/DAC combo for my newly purchased Audeze LCD-GX and was recommended Burson Audio’s Playmate 2, which I purchased along with the headphones. The Playmate 2 worked excellent with the GX, so much so that I realized higher end audio is for me and that I will be interested in more headphones in […]

Jonathan’s Burson Conductor 3X GT with Focal Clear MG

Here I specify that I bought the Conductor 3X GT (not available yet in the warranty list of devices). My experience has been really amazing so far. The sound is incredible, the look is stunning. And I have to admit that I really like the « headphone + sub » mode. This is an unusual way of […]

Aviv’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with V-MODA Zn

I have been using the Conductor 3XR for a few months now and this is the first high-end AMP/DAC that I have owned and I am blown away! The sound is so clear and no hissing even at higher volumes. I can’t pass 40 on the volume knob because this thing is so strong. Every […]

Killian’s Burson Conductor 3 Reference with Kennerton Vali

My experience is very good overall but I had some white noise problems that I solved. The Burson Conductor 3 Reference fits perfectly with my Kennerton Vali (very good synergy) The System Listening with Kennerton Vali Burson Burson Conductor 3 Reference · DAC / headphone amplifier / preamp · discontinued Output power (headphone): 16 Ω […]

Rob’s Burson Conductor 3 Reference with QLN Signatures and AKG K712 PRO

This is my first Burson product and I love it. It has now set me on the path of looking for some very high end headphones to better use its capabilities. The System Listening with QLN Signatures AKG K712 PRO · Headphones: open-back, dynamic, circumaural Impedance: 62 Ω Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL/V ≈ 92.9 dB/mW […]

Stuart’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Abyss Diana Phi

Thrilled. Wonderful sound. A big step up from my previous dac/amp. The remote is very handy and the UI is excellent. Couldn’t be happier with this. The System Listening with Abyss Diana Phi · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic (63 mm Phi), circumaural · discontinued Impedance: 32 Ω Sensitivity: 91 dB/mW ≈ 105.9 dB/V (calc.) Frequency […]

MengXun’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with Audio-Technica ATH-ADX5000

HA160DS upgrade to Conductor 3XR very good!! The System Listening with Audio-Technica ATH-ADX5000 · Headphones: open-back, dynamic, circumaural Impedance: 420 Ω Sensitivity: 100 dB/mW ≈ 103.8 dB/V (calc.) Frequency response: 5 Hz – 50 kHz Plugs / cables supplied: detachable 3.0 m cable, A2DC; 6.3 mm plug Other: 58 mm driver; max input 1,000 mW; […]

Henric’s Burson Conductor 3 Reference with Denon AH-D9200

Very impressed by the clarity and warm sound The System Listening with Denon AH-D9200 · Headphones: closed-back, dynamic (50 mm nanofiber FreeEdge), circumaural Impedance: 24 Ω Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW ≈ 121.2 dB/V (calc.) Frequency response: 5 Hz – 56 kHz Plugs / cables supplied: not published on spec page Other: max power input 1,800 mW; […]

Gue’s Burson Conductor 3X Reference with HiFiMAN Susvara

Really loving the Conductor 3X Reference after installing the 2 classic opamps with the vivids. This takes away the ess DAC treble glare and gives it lush and body in the mids and bass. Super smooth now with the Susvaras! Other than the opamps giving me issues in the I/V stage with static noise, switching […]

Tiberiu’s Burson Conductor 3

So far so good. As you say, it’s a lavish experience ! Quite happy. However, pity it doesn’t work with Samsung S10/S21, over USB (BT LDAC is exquisite, works flawlessly). Maybe in the future. Thinking to get a DAP, instead. As for the HE perhaps you could give me some inputs with well matched cans […]

Milton’s Burson Conductor 3 Reference

So far hearing more of the recordings, more spread out. The System Burson Burson Conductor 3 Reference · DAC / headphone amplifier / preamp · discontinued Output power (headphone): 16 Ω 7.5 W · 32 Ω 5 W · 100 Ω 1.75 W · 150 Ω 1.16 W · 300 Ω 0.58 W Output impedance: […]