I recently upgraded from the Conductor 3XGT to the GT4 Deluxe (with the Fusion Core on the way), and the difference is truly remarkable! Within just half an hour of listening to my reference tracks, I was immediately struck by the wider soundstage and the noticeable reduction in sibilance and high-frequency harshness, especially when compared to the already impressive 3XGT.
The clarity and depth of the sound are exceptional, and I’m confident that the performance will continue to enhance as the unit undergoes burn-in. I’m also eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Fusion Core, which I believe will elevate the audio experience even further. Overall, this upgrade has already exceeded my expectations!
Matching notes: At 80 Ω and 104 dB/mW, the Utopia 2022 is a low-impedance load, and an efficient one: about 0.56 V (4 mW, 7.1 mA) for 110 dB SPL (calc.). Burson does not publish a 80 Ω rating for the Conductor GT4. Its 32 Ω and 100 Ω ratings (10 W XLR / 5 W SE; 5 W XLR / 2.5 W SE) fall either side of it. The Conductor GT4’s 0.5 Ω headphone output impedance is 1/160 of the load. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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.
