Hiriyuki’s Burson Soloist GT4 with Denon AH-D9200 and HiFiMAN HE6

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The Burson Soloist GT4 impresses right out of the gate with its deceptively small footprint. Don’t let its compact chassis fool you—this is a powerhouse of an amplifier that delivers exceptional performance well beyond what its size might suggest. Despite its minimalist form factor, the GT4 offers robust output capabilities, effortlessly driving even the most demanding headphones with clarity, control, and finesse. It’s a perfect blend of precision engineering and raw power, making it a standout choice for audiophiles who want top-tier sound without sacrificing space.

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; bamboo housing

Matching notes: At 24 Ω and 105 dB/mW, the AH-D9200 is a low-impedance load, and an efficient one: about 0.28 V (3.2 mW, 11 mA) for 110 dB SPL (calc.). Burson does not publish a 24 Ω rating for the Soloist GT4; its nearest published rating is 10 W XLR / 5 W SE into 32 Ω. The Soloist GT4’s 0.5 Ω headphone output impedance is 1/48 of the load. [1] [2] [3]

HiFiMAN HE6 · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic, circumaural · discontinued
  • Impedance: 50 Ω
  • Sensitivity: 83.5 dB (reference not stated by HiFiMAN)
  • Frequency response: 8 Hz – 65 kHz
  • Plugs / cables supplied: 6.35 mm plug (as published)
  • Other: weight 502 g

[4]

Rosson Audio RAD-0 · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic (66 mm), circumaural
  • Impedance: 29 Ω
  • Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW ≈ 113.4 dB/V (calc.)
  • Plugs / cables supplied: detachable cable
  • Other: hand-built in USA; aluminium / carbon-fibre construction

Matching notes: At 29 Ω and 98 dB/mW, the RAD-0 is a low-impedance load: about 0.68 V (16 mW, 23 mA) for 110 dB SPL (calc.). Burson does not publish a 29 Ω rating for the Soloist GT4; its nearest published rating is 10 W XLR / 5 W SE into 32 Ω. The Soloist GT4’s 0.5 Ω headphone output impedance is 1/58 of the load. [5] [6] [2] [3]

Vesper Audio CS97G

Burson

Burson Soloist GT4 · Headphone amplifier / preamp (Class-A)
  • Output power (XLR / SE): 32 Ω 10 W / 5 W · 100 Ω 8 W / 4 W · 150 Ω 3.8 W / 1.9 W · 300 Ω 1.3 W / 0.65 W
  • Output impedance: 0.5 Ω (headphone); 25 Ω (pre out)
  • Gain: 3 levels: High full power, Medium 50%, Low 10% (IEM); dB not published
  • Inputs: 2x XLR; 2x RCA
  • Input impedance: 38 kΩ
  • Input sensitivity: RCA 2 V; XLR 4 V+ (line level)
  • Outputs: XLR + SE headphone; XLR + RCA pre out; RCA subwoofer out
  • Other: THD <0.0015%; FR ±1 dB 0-48 kHz; versions: Standard / Deluxe (V7 Vivid opamps, SP02, Super Charger 5A) / Max

[2] [3]

Also in the system

Audio-GD
Gustard
Niimbus
Topping

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.

  1. Denon AH-D9200: denon.com
  2. Burson Soloist GT4 product page
  3. Burson Soloist GT4 User Manual V1 (Burson downloads)
  4. HiFiMAN HE6: hifiman.com
  5. Rosson Audio RAD-0: headphones.com (retailer review)
  6. Rosson Audio RAD-0: rossonaudiodesign.com (retailer review)