Satoru’s Burson V6 Vivid Opamp with Zishan Z2 and Audeze LCD-2

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Post Info

Initial impressions with the Burson V6 Vivid opamp installed in place of the LM4552NA exhibited a much clearer instrument separation and a more open soundstage. It also made bass extensions deeper and and punches more concise and impactful. Graininess that was present in higher frequencies also smoothed out and presented a less sibilant/abrasive yet sparkly high. Though the recording / processing flaws become more highlighted and apparent, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, for those who seek audio cuisines that are made to perfection per recipe and not over seasoned bastardizations. A more in depth and post burn in experience / review can be provied per request.

The System

Listening with

Zishan Z2
Audeze LCD-2 · Headphones: open-back, planar magnetic, circumaural
  • Impedance: 70 Ω
  • Sensitivity: 101 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) ≈ 112.5 dB/V (calc.)
  • Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz
  • Plugs / cables supplied: 4-pin XLR cable; 4-pin XLR to 6.35 mm adapter cable; 6.35 to 3.5 mm adapter
  • Other: recommended power >250 mW;

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Burson

Burson V6 Vivid Opamp

Also in the system

LM4552NA

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. Audeze LCD-2: audeze.com