Press reviews and awards for the Burson V7 Pro and V7 Air opamps. Both are fully discrete Class-A opamps in machined aluminium enclosures. Each post links to the original review, written or on video.
jjazzifi, a Burson Soloist 3XR GT owner who had been running V6 Vivid op amps, reviewed a set of V7 Vivid Pro op amps in the same amp, listening through HIFIMAN Arya Stealth headphones with an Eversolo A8 and a Chord TT2 with M Scaler. Tighter and More Agile Compared with the V6 Vivid, he […]
After reviewing the V7 Vivid, jjazzifi tested the Burson V7 Classic op amps in a Burson Soloist 3XR GT with a 5A Super Charger, listening through HIFIMAN Arya Stealth and Arya Unveiled headphones, with an Eversolo A8 and a Chord TT2 with M Scaler. Vocals and Midrange From the first notes, he found the V7 […]
Petros Laskis of Ichos Reviews upgraded the op amps in a Burson Playmate 2 with single and dual Burson V7 Vivid op amps, and also tried the V7 Vivid in an Aune X8 XVIII DAC. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid Pro. Lower Noise He […]
Petros Laskis of Ichos Reviews replaced the four NE5534 op amps in a Violectric V380² DAC/amp with Burson V7 Classic op amps, listening with headphones including the HIFIMAN Susvara and HE1000 Stealth. No Compromise in Technical Performance Swapping the stock op amps “didn’t negatively affect the technical performance” of the V380². The sound stayed transparent […]
Pragmatic Audio reviewed Burson V7 Vivid op amps in both single and dual versions, testing them in a Burson Playmate 3 with Sennheiser HD600 and Meze 109 Pro headphones, and in an Ampapa D1 driving KEF LS50 Meta speakers. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid […]
Writing for audioreviews.org, Biodegraded compared three Burson op amps, the V6 Vivid, V7 Vivid and V7 Classic, in a non-Burson amplifier: a Pass DIY WHAMMY headphone amp, using an OPA1612A as his reference. Headphones were modified Yamaha YH-2 planars and the HD 6XX. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold […]
In his audioreviews.org review, Jürgen Kraus installed Burson V7 Classic Pro op amps in his Burson Funk, fed by an EarMen Tradutto DAC, and compared them with the V6 Classic. As If a Curtain Was Lifted Moving from the V6 Classic to the V7 Classic made a “huge sonic difference – as if a curtain […]
Jürgen Kraus of audioreviews.org reviewed the Burson V7 Vivid Dual op amp, calling it a “Rocket From Oz”. He listened mainly through a Burson Funk, comparing it with the V6 Vivid, with Sennheiser HD620S and HD 600 headphones. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid Pro. […]
Lachlan from Passion for Sound opened his tweak week with the Burson V7 Classic and V7 Vivid op amps, testing them in a Geshelli Labs J2S (AK4499) and in Burson’s own Soloist 3XP and Composer 3XP. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid Pro. V7 Classic […]
In his Ampapa Q1 review, Andrew of AndrewChoppa’s Audio Addiction installed Burson V7 Classic op amps in the Q1’s ESS Sabre section. The Q1 is a desktop DAC with two separate DAC architectures and swappable op amps. Fitting the V7 Classic He had no op amps small enough for the Q1’s AKM section, so he […]
Matt Coykendall installed Burson V7 op amps in place of the NE5532 op amps in a Fosi ZA3 amplifier. Op Amp Rolling Basics He explains that op amp swapping has become popular enough to be considered a feature. Changing op amps does change the sound, and he compares it to how some people love the […]
In a follow-up video, Late Night Unboxing compared the Burson V7 Vivid, the Burson V7 Classic and the Sparkos SS3602 discrete op amps in the Fosi Audio ZD3, with a recorded sound demo. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid Pro. Better Than Stock He felt […]
Reviews By WaveTheory reviewed both the Burson V7 Vivid and V7 Classic op amps, using a Geshelli J2S DAC (AK4499 version) as his test bed. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid Pro. Are They Good? His short answer: “yes they are quite good”, and “they […]
Colin from Late Night Unboxing tried Burson V7 Vivid op amps in his Fosi Audio ZD3 and recorded a sound demo so viewers can hear the difference for themselves. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid Pro. Why Discrete Op Amps He explains that discrete op […]
HiFi Zone put Burson’s newest discrete op amp, the V7 Vivid Air, on the test bench and compared it with the flagship V7 Vivid Pro. Designed for Tight Spaces The reviewer explains that the V7 Vivid Air draws much less current than the V7 Vivid Pro and runs cool, even in tight, closed chassis. He […]
In his Fosi ZH3 review, Mr. Ayrit tried swapping Burson V7 Vivid and V7 Classic op amps into the Fosi ZH3 headphone DAC/amp. Note: the V7 Vivid reviewed here is the op amp now sold as the V7 Vivid Pro. Swapping Op Amps Makes a Difference He found the swap simple, taking less than five […]
Indonesian YouTuber Barlex Respectaizer has just unboxed and reviewed the Burson V7 Vivid op-amp, showcasing its performance in an A/B audio sample comparison with the NE5532, so viewers can hear the difference firsthand! Unboxing Joy: Featuring a sleek gold-plated finish and aluminum body for enhanced cooling, the V7 Vivid was the perfect birthday surprise! Standout […]
Lachlan, from the Passion for Sound YouTube channel, recently reviewed the Fosi Audio AZ3 power amp and shared his experience of upgrading it with a Burson V7 op-amp. He was impressed with the results, highlighting improved sound dynamics, clarity, and overall musicality. This review showcases how the Burson V7 can significantly enhance audio performance in […]
David Becker, founder of Prime Audio, reviews the Burson Audio V7 Pro Vivid opamps, highlighting their sound clarity, dynamic range, and overall performance improvements. He notes how these opamps enhance audio systems with better transparency and detailed textures, making them an ideal upgrade for high-end setups. •“The V7 Pro Vivid brings incredible transparency and refined […]
Are you aware that Geshelli Labs is now offering the Burson V7 opamp for their range of DACs? Check them out!
