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Impedance mismatching, your audio system may have it. What is it?
Impedance mismatching refers to a situation where the various audio gears are not fully synergised. This usually occurs between the source (CD player, Dac, Ipod) and the rest of the audio setup. When the audio system is not fully synergised, it is not fully optimised, resulting in signal loss and distortion.
Mismatching in Hi End Audio
Different circuitry designs produce different input and output impedance. Therefore, impedance compatibility needs to be considered before buying any piece of audio equipment.
However, while some manufacturers are willing to disclose the I/O impedance figures, others are not. Therefore unless the entire audio system is purchased from the same manufacturer within the same product line, it is most likely that impedance mismatching will exist.
As a result, the audio market is full of confusion, myth and plenty of ill-advised investments. Due to impedance mismatching, it is very likely that most audiophiles are only hearing approximately 70% of their systems full potential.
Mismatching in IPod & PC Audio (the file format may be lossless but is the playback lossless?)
Ipods and PCs can play back lossless audio files that are identical to CD quality. But when connected to a high-end system, they always sound flat and lifeless compared to even a cheap $200 CD player! There always seems to be a need to turn up the volume to achieve a similar level of sound. . Why?
The reason is that the Ipod and soundcards were designed to be compact, light weight and energy efficient. Their audio output stages are completely different to any home based audio equipment. The Ipod is powered by a 5V battery and the soundcard runs on 12V, while home audio equipment will always run on 24V+. Therefore Ipods and soundcards were never designed to synergise with any hi-end amplifiers, so one can only imagine the amount of impedance mismatch between them.
Therefore, although that audio file is lossless, the play-back through an amplifier is certainly not!
The Solution
The Burson Audio Buffer is designed to remove any impedance mismatch by acting as an isolation platform between any of the source components e.g.(CD, DVD, SACD player, Phono preamp, PC sound card or even an IPod) and downstream amplification (preamp, intergrated amp, etc). The Burson Audio Buffer will increase signal transmission efficiency between all components, unlocking the potential of any system.
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Measurement Input impedance: 500 KOhms
General Dimensions 180 mm x 250 mm x 80 mm |
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What to expect once your system is synergised?
What to expect once your system is synergised?
Once the AB-160 is in place, sonic details that were once lost, will be fully reproduced to create a more complete experience.
Play familiar – very familiar – material, and you will hear the finest details fully resolved, while the fundamentals take on a new level of life and solidity. That "harsh digital sound" will be replaced by a wider and more three dimensional sound stage.
AB-160 Audio Buffer Feedbacks
The function of Opamps at the output stage is as important as the lens on a cinema projector. Regardless of the analytical capability of the audio gear, an inferior opamp will halve a machine's performance, and distort every dB of sonic imagery.
Just like our acclaimed HA160, the AB-160 features our Burson HD audio opamp. It enables the AB-160 to reproduce music in superior resolution and accuracy.
Just like an athlete needs clean air to perform at an optimum standard – audio equipment needs clean power to reproduce transparent and natural music.
The AB-160 is housed in a 6mm case, constructed from high precision machined aluminium. This enclosure allows the AB-160, to achieve a very high mechanical damping factor, which reduces any microphonic effects, that may degrade the clarity of sonic performance.