Yi’s Burson V5i Opamp with Topping A30

Sounds great at the beginning. A bit of warm. Still burning it in. The System Listening with Topping A30 · Headphone amp: desktop headphone amp / preamp · discontinued Frequency response: 10 Hz – 200 kHz Output impedance: not published Gain: 0 / 9 / 18 dB Inputs: RCA Input sensitivity: 10.0 V (0 dB) […]
Angelos’s Burson V5i Opamp with NAD PP2

The stock op amp to be replaced was an NE5532P. The V5i was well burnt in so, I immediately installed a Wima 0.1uF foil capacitor across pins 4 & 8 (a fresh couple of Elna Slimic II 220uF are in order as well as soon as the mail parcel arrives…). The wee old yet proven […]
Walter’s Burson V5i Opamp with Arc Audio PS8

Here are my initial thoughts changing from the TI LM4562 Op Amp. Staging and layering depth noticeably better. Better low-end transience on the sub and mid bass areas. The highs are a little crisper but not harsh. I’m hoping that it smooths out with the 100 hours of break in time. The System Listening with […]
Angelos’s Burson V5i Opamp with Little Dot I+

I am a beginner really, I have currently installed the dual V5i to the Little Dot 1+ and it is still in the burn in process, yet I am enjoying it a lot. I am also planning to perform modifications on a NAD PP2 phono stage and on a CA DAC Magic100 using the V6 […]
JDS Labs Objective2 headphone amp upgrade with Burson Discrete V5i opamp

Sound very good, but when i turn on amp, my op amp get hot. The System Listening with JDS Labs Objective2 · Headphone amplifier · discontinued Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dB) Output power (headphone): 33 Ω 0.613 W · 150 Ω 0.355 W · 600 Ω 0.088 W Output impedance: 0.54 […]
Andrew’s Burson V5i Opamp with AUZEN XPlosion 7.1 Sound Card

Fitted to XPlosion sound car in a HTPC The System Listening with AUZEN XPlosion 7.1 Sound Card Burson Burson V5i Opamp · Discrete opamp (single / dual) · current Supply voltage: ±5 V / 10 VDC to ±16 V / 32 VDC (absolute maximum) Gain-bandwidth product: 50 MHz (at 100 kHz) Dual or single: dual […]
Terry’s Burson V5i Opamp with Creative Sound Blaster X7

The Burson V5i really opens up a new layer of sound over the stock amps in the X7. The lower spectrum of the sound was increased with X7. Music is now warm. Treble was smoothed out as well. Mid ranged sounded the same. It seems like with the Burson V5i, I was able to hear […]
Roberto’s Burson V5i Opamp with Asus Xonar Essence STU DAC / HP Amp

Very easy to install. Improvement in soundstage, more focus. Enjoy listen to the music over the headphone. The System Listening with Asus Xonar Essence STU DAC / HP Amp Burson Burson V5i Opamp · Discrete opamp (single / dual) · current Supply voltage: ±5 V / 10 VDC to ±16 V / 32 VDC (absolute […]
Rodrigo’s Burson V5i Opamp with HiFiMAN EF5

Replaced stock op-amp OP275 and LME49720. Improved stereo separation and clarity. Stereo-imaging improved. Recomended! The System Listening with HiFiMAN EF5 · Headphone amp: hybrid tube (12AU7) / opamp (OP275) headphone amp with external PSU · discontinued Frequency response: 20 Hz – 30 kHz Output impedance: 2 Ω (headphone, as listed) Gain: high / low (switchable) […]
Filip’s Burson V5i Opamp with Audinst HUD-DX1

Still need to listen it … The System Listening with Audinst HUD-DX1 Burson Burson V5i Opamp · Discrete opamp (single / dual) · current Supply voltage: ±5 V / 10 VDC to ±16 V / 32 VDC (absolute maximum) Gain-bandwidth product: 50 MHz (at 100 kHz) Dual or single: dual and single (this post uses […]
Lukasz’s Burson V5i Opamp with xDuoo XD-05

Significant improvement in detail and control, punchy upper bass. Better SOUND! The System Listening with xDuoo XD-05 · DAC / headphone amp: portable DAC / headphone amp (battery) · discontinued Frequency response: amp 10 Hz – 100 kHz (±0.5 dB); USB/SPDIF 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Output power (headphone): 32 Ω 0.5 W […]
Thorsten’s Burson V5i Opamp with Little Dot I+

While the sound is incredible the OP seems to have a thermal issue in my setup as after around 1-2 hours of listening I lose the left channel. I already tried opening the chassis but this does not help for me. As I said – while working the sound is amazing but the fact that […]
Luigi’s Burson V5i Opamp with Walnut V2

Gone is the rawness and crunch of the Walnut amp, but hello bass, warmth, soundstage and details everywhere. a really worth it upgrade The System Listening with Walnut V2 Burson Burson V5i Opamp · Discrete opamp (single / dual) · current Supply voltage: ±5 V / 10 VDC to ±16 V / 32 VDC (absolute […]
xDuoo XD-05 DAC / headphone amp upgrade with Burson Discrete V5i opamp

It’s good for my XDUOO XD-05! The System Listening with xDuoo XD-05 · DAC / headphone amp: portable DAC / headphone amp (battery) · discontinued Frequency response: amp 10 Hz – 100 kHz (±0.5 dB); USB/SPDIF 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Output power (headphone): 32 Ω 0.5 W Output impedance: not published Gain: […]
Laurence’s Burson V5i Opamp with FX Audio DAC-SQ5

Replaced stock op-amps OPA2604 and LME49720. First impression was full of surprises. Very much improved stereo separation and crystal clarity. Soundstage widened by an arm’s length in both channels. Stereo-imaging improved. Vocal moves backward a tad bit. Sibilant and grain gone! Top-end more open and airy. Low-end tighter and controlled without being forceful. Improved bass […]
Mark’s Burson V5i Opamp with Little Dot I+
Read about your product as a good upgrade and decided to try it have not listened to it yet. The System Listening with Little Dot I+ · Headphone amp: hybrid tube (2x 6J1) / solid-state headphone amp Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz (-3 dB) Output power (headphone): 32 Ω 0.8 W · 120 […]
Emil’s Burson V5i Opamp with Musical fidelity V1

Not so good the opamp was dead in 10 days Please arrange for immediate replacement. The System Listening with Musical fidelity V1 Burson Burson V5i Opamp · Discrete opamp (single / dual) · current Supply voltage: ±5 V / 10 VDC to ±16 V / 32 VDC (absolute maximum) Gain-bandwidth product: 50 MHz (at 100 […]
Tharindu’s Burson V5i Opamp with Little Dot I+

Easy installation Increased sound transparency in my Little Dot. The System Listening with Little Dot I+ · Headphone amp: hybrid tube (2x 6J1) / solid-state headphone amp Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz (-3 dB) Output power (headphone): 32 Ω 0.8 W · 120 Ω 0.3 W · 300 Ω 0.15 W Output impedance: […]
Calvin’s Burson V5i Opamp with xDuoo XD-05

Easy install. Noticeable improvement in smoothness and stage, voice tracks much better The System Listening with xDuoo XD-05 · DAC / headphone amp: portable DAC / headphone amp (battery) · discontinued Frequency response: amp 10 Hz – 100 kHz (±0.5 dB); USB/SPDIF 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Output power (headphone): 32 Ω 0.5 […]
Daniel’s Burson V5i Opamp with ASUS Xonar Essence STX II

I am very pleased. Best ones in the market! A review on head-fi will shortly be up (I go by killerline there). The System Listening with ASUS Xonar Essence STX II · Sound card: PCIe sound card with headphone amp · discontinued Frequency response: 10 Hz – 90 kHz (-3 dB, 16-bit/44.1 kHz input) Output […]