After much delay, I was able to go and pick up the Burson Play DAC today. Included was an entire set of both the V6-OPA-D Vivid + V6-OPA-S Vivid and V6-OPA-D Classic + V6-OPA-S Classic (pictured below). This DAC can slide right into the front drive bay of most desktop computers (was that dirty sounding? […]
DSD512 DAC Arrives!! (ES9028Pro + Amanero) & Quadraphonic Amp Update
Updates on both my custom/DIY amplifier AND DSD capable DAC w/ DSD512 Native (Amanero + TCXO). This will be the hardware I am using to do my reviews for Burson Audio and Orange Amplification (mainly the DAC due to 4 positions open for op-amps). Stay tuned for incoming full reviews (after I build the DAC 100%).
Orange Amp + Burson Audio V5-OPA
What a fellowship of harmony it is! These discrete designs from Orange Amp just BARELY fit side by side in the Creative ZXr. Initial Impression: I heard an obvious tone change around the mid frequencies and possibly a sharper roll off for the top-end (less sparkle). Needs way more testing before I can be sure of […]
Burson V5 Series Comparison V2.0
Creative ZXR Op-Amp/DAC Signal Path + Burson Audio V5 Series
Creative never really did a good job at showing the full path for all channels and the picture that is floating around the web was sent to me in an email. Below you will find a high def picture diagram of the card’s signal paths.