System:
Teac (Esoteric) DV50 multi-format disc player
Sonus Faber Musica integrated amp
Sonus Faber Minima Amator speakers
Gravis subwoofer
Rega P5/RB700/Exact turntable/arm/cartridge and PS Audio GCPH phono stage.
Van Den Hul The First/MC Gold interconnects
Ixos Gamma Biwire speaker cable.
Overall was extremely impressed and surprised at the magnitude of the improvement.
Even more surprised when I played the turntable through the Burson. The PS Audio phono stage is no slouch but the sound through the Burson had many of the characteristics already mentioned – a smooth, punchy, natural sound and again a considerable improvement over pre-Burson.
In summary, the Burson AB-160 gave a large improvement in the sound from both digital and analogue sources. Improvements of this magnitude can usually only be gained by spending thousands, so the AB-160 must be considered a great bargain especially considering its obvious quality and undoubted longevity.
Stirling E.