Zhongyuan’s Burson Funk with EmbersLab EL3

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Post Info

I recently purchased the Funk Max Current and I’m quite impressed with its performance. The sound quality is excellent, offering clear and precise imaging that enhances the listening experience. Its compact size makes it an ideal choice for use as a secondary system in a home setup or as a desktop audio solution.
However, there are a few drawbacks to note. The power output of the amplifier is somewhat limited. While the AB class amplifier of this size delivers respectable performance, it might fall short for those needing higher power levels. Additionally, the unit lacks relay protection, which could be a concern for long-term reliability.
Despite these issues, considering the price point, I am very satisfied with the overall value of the Funk Max Current.

The System

Listening with

EmbersLab EL3

Burson

Burson Funk · Headphone amplifier / integrated amplifier
  • Output power (headphone): 16 Ω 3.5 W · 32 Ω 2.5 W · 100 Ω 0.6 W · 150 Ω 0.4 W · 300 Ω 0.15 W
  • Power: 8 Ω: 35 W · 4 Ω: 45 W
  • Output impedance: <2 Ω (headphone)
  • Gain: not published
  • Inputs: RCA L/R
  • Input impedance: 38 kΩ
  • Outputs: headphone (SE); speaker terminals
  • Other: Model P-300; THD <0.03%; FR ±1 dB 0-35 kHz; speaker S/N 92.5 dB

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Also in the system

DoBlue SLASH 6 BLUETOOTH 5.1 Receiver

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. Burson Funk product page (funk page)
  2. Burson Funk product page (funk page, archived 2021)
  3. Burson Funk User Manual V1.5 (Burson downloads)