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Perfect Performance

Some DAC/Amps sacrifice soundstage, while others trade details for a 3D experience. However, the Conductor delivers both, capturing the energy of a tapping foot on stage and the lingering air vibrations after a keystroke.

Discover the Conductor 3XP: Experience pure, unadulterated sound that reveals the true essence of your music.

Advanced Digital

Powered by cutting-edge SABRE32/ESS9038Q2M DAC and XMOS USB receiver chips, the Conductor reigns supreme. Its Thesycon Germany-customized USB driver guarantees low latency and bit-perfect audio playback. Prepare for mind-blowing processing power, faithfully reproducing DSD512 and 38bit/786khz audio.

But that’s not all! Equipped with a Qualcomm/CSR8675 Bluetooth 5.0 receiver, the Conductor takes sound quality and ease of use to new heights. With 24bit/96khz playback and aptX HD audio codec, prepare for an unparalleled audio experience. Learn More B

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Max Current Power Supply

With our exclusive Max Current Power Supply (MCPS), the Conductor redefines excellence. Developed and owned solely by Burson Audio, this groundbreaking technology elevates voltage frequency from 50Hz to 170kHz, banishing noise beyond human perception.

Say goodbye to the limitations of linear power supplies and conventional switching power supplies. The MCPS delivers unparalleled dynamics and exquisite micro-details.  Learn More

The Cool Case

Bragging about the size or weight of an amp is so yesterday!

Burson revolutionizes Class-A amplifiers, transforming them from back-breaking monsters with finger-cutting heat fins into elegant machines ideal for today’s living spaces.

We achieved this through our innovative Cool Case. Crafted from high-density aluminium and electroplated in space-grey, the Cool Case serves as a unified heat sink, keeping the Class-A Conductor cool and optimized. Critics, like Headfonics, acclaim it as “the new standard” in the audio industry. Learn More

Opamp Rolling Fun

The Conductor Performance features our incredible Burson V6 Vivid discrete opamps.

But we won’t dictate your sound. Embrace opamp rolling with its gold-plated DIP8 sockets, allowing you to tailor your listening experience. With countless audio opamps to choose from, find your perfect match and unleash your audio adventure with the Conductor.  Learn More

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Which Conductor is for you?

Suppose you have a DAC with balanced outputs or any headphones with balanced cables, or a power amp with balanced inputs. Suppose you are considering such upgrades in the future. Then the Conductor 3X future proofs your audio journey.

Otherwise, our Conductor 3 is a timeless addition to any single-ended audio system.

Go to your Roon!

Roon is the most popular streaming and HD music management platform for audiophiles. Burson is part of this fantastic ecosystem.

Our DACs are Roon Tested, and they seamlessly connect with any 3rd party Roon Ready audio streamers.

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The Sound

While our Conductor Reference is like Huge Jackman in Kate and Leopold, the completed package, the Conductor Performance is the shredded Wolverine. It’s still him but stripped down! Power and total control of that power will be the overwhelming first impression. It energises every note and space in between, bringing accuracy and micro-details. The C3 performance is for the perfectionist who works hard and plays harder.

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ABCD
MeasurementPackage Content
Input impedance: 39 KOhmsConductor 3XP (M-180X) |Conductor 3P (M-180)USB Cable
Frequency response:± 1 dB 0 – 58KhzRemote ControlOTG Adoptor
THD: <0.0015%Power Cable24V Power Unit
Output impedance (Headphone Amp):0.5 OhmIC opamps for warranty trouble-shootingfuse and headphone adaptor
Output impedance (Pre Out / DAC Out): 1 Ohm / 25 Ohm
Conductor 3XP General Info
Inputs: USB, Optical Toslink, BlueTooth 5.0, microphoneWeight: app. 3 kg
Outputs:1 x XLR Preamp/DAC1 x RCA Preamp/DAC1 x 6.3mm Headphone1 x XLR HeadphoneDimensions: 200 X 250 X 60mm
Conductor 3P General Info
Inputs: USB, Optical Toslink, BlueTooth 5.0, microphoneWeight: app. 3 kg
Outputs:1 x RCA Pre Amp1 X RCA Line Level DAC1 x 6.3mm HeadphoneDimensions: 200 X 250 X 60(mm)
DAC SpecAsynchronous Isochronous USB Spec
Channel Separation: 142 dB @ 1KHz, 135 dB @ 20KHzDesktop OS: Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 Mac OSX
THD+N: 0.0005% @ 1KHz, 0dBFSDesktop OS: iOS* , Android (OTG support)
COAX & Toslink / SPDIF : up to 24bit 192KPCM Support:PCM ≤ 768kHz @ 16, 24 or 32bits
Native DSD:Native DSD 64 / 128 / 256 / 512
Bluetooth InputBluetooth 5.0 aptX HD (Qualcomm CSR8675)DSD over PCM: DoP64 / DoP128 / DoP256/Dop512
Impedance (Headphone Jack)Power XLR / SESignal to Noise Ratio Separation
16 Ohm3XP 6 / 3W | 3P 6W96db99%
32 Ohm3XP 3 / 1.5W | 3P 3W98db99%
100 Ohm3XP 1 / 0.5W | 3P 1W95db99%
150 Ohm3XP 660 / 330mW | 3P 660mW96db99%
300 Ohm3XP 330 / 115mW | 3P 330mW96db99.50%

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ModelRetail PriceDimensions (mm)DigitalHead AmpPower SupplyOthers
Conductor 3XR2,199USD255 x 270 x 70ESS9038Q2M DAC X 27.5W XLR / 3.5W SE PCMCPS X 5Analogue Inputs X 2
Conductor 3R1,799USD255 x 270 x 70ESS9038Q2M DAC X 27.5W SE PCMCPS X 5Analogue Inputs X 2
Conductor 3XP1,399USD200 X 250 X 60ESS9038Q2M DAC X 16W XLR / 3W SE PCMCPS X 3N/A
Conductor 3P1,099USD200 X 250 X 60ESS9038Q2M DAC X 16W SE PCMCPS X 3N/A

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