Derek’s Burson Timekeeper 3X GT with Klipsch Cornwall IV

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Initially received my Burson Timekeeper monoblocks in January from addicted to audio, but one had a volume issue, so had to be returned to Burson via addicted to audio. Upon return all working now, I am using currently using low output RCA (copland as a pre doesnt have Balanced XLR) for pure class A into the Cornwall’s. The resolution and character of the sound is amazing, and has taken by Cornwalls to another level. I cant wait to also purchase a Burson Soloist XT GR in the near future along with some good headphones for late night listening. One reason I went for this Burson setup (apart from sound quality) is to allow the combination of one system for both speaker and headphone listening sessions “simplicity”, so that I have no more cable unplugging and swapping when moving from speaker to headphones with my turntable etc.

The System

Listening with

Klipsch Cornwall IV

Burson

Burson Timekeeper 3X GT · Power amplifier (monoblock / stereo) · discontinued
  • Power: 8 Ω: 110 (high gain); 30 (low gain) · 4 Ω: 180 (high gain); 55 (low gain)
  • Output impedance: <0.015 Ω (20 Hz-20 kHz)
  • Gain: 29 dB; 2 gain levels (high / low)
  • Inputs: 1x RCA; 1x XLR
  • Input impedance: 100 kΩ (SE); 200 kΩ (balanced)
  • Outputs: speaker binding posts
  • Other: Model R300 (“GT3”); max power 210 W; THD <0.03% @ 1 kHz; S/N 108 dB; Super Charger 32V/6.5A

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Also in the system

Copland CSA70
Denafrips Pontus II
iFi iPhono3 Black Label
Technics SL-1200G
ZYX 4D

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 Timekeeper 3X GT product page
  2. Burson Timekeeper 3X GT User Manual V1.0 (Burson downloads)