About Burson
Burson Audio is challenging the conventional and pushing the boundaries of audio excellence through innovation. A decade ago, we argued against using IC opamps on the audio signal path. Today, our discrete audio opamps are industry benchmarks. [+] Learn More
In 2017, we had a breakthrough in power supply research. It led to the development of our proprietary Max Current Power Supply (MCPS). Superior to both transformer-based and conventional switching power supply designs, the MCPS is featured in all Burson products, winning awards and leaving competitors in the dust. [+] Learn More
We don’t advertise, buy reviews, nor attend trade-shows, and we certainly don’t markup prices to cover such costs. Instead, we build products that speak for themselves and build relationships directly with fellow audiophiles. We also work with selective, like-minded audio stores around the world which contribute to their local audio community.
More than a Facelift
Playmate 2 is more than a pretty new outfit. It is a complete transformation from the already famous P1.
Beautiful, Cool, with a different Touch
Touch and feel the Playmate 2 then our competition. The difference will be striking. Precision machined, this beautiful aluminium enclosure is also an unified heat-sink, keeping the Class-A Playmate running cool while looking hot.
Smart and Handy
SABRE32/ESS9038Q2M DAC, Xmos USB Input. They are the most advanced digital processors money can buy. DSD512 and 32/768khz, easy!
Powerful and Quiet
Class-A and 3Wpc. Two levels of power control, each with 100 volume steps. 110db IEM, no worries. 70db planner magnetic, no sweat.
Playmate Your Way
Opamp rolling to tune its sound. With four detachable DIP sockets, Playmate 2 is ready when you are.
Small and For All
You can admire Playmate 2 all day or just let it play. With such a small footprint, it is perfect anywhere.
Fun and Games
HD mic input for PC gaming, optical input for gaming consoles, optional remote preamp for movie nights. Sounds good whatever you do.
USB-C Back to Back
With competitors staying in the USB-B age, Playmate 2 warps into the USB-C future. No more dongles, no more converters. Phones, tablets, Windows or Mac, Plug-n-play!
Powers Inequality
Proprietary to Burson. Our MCPS charges the Playmate at 170 thousand times per second while our competitors do 50 per second. Power, dynamics, micro-details, our 3Watt sounds like their 10Watt.
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 Playmate 2 are Roon Tested, and they seamlessly connect with any 3rd party Roon Ready audio streamers.
| A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement | Package Content | ||
| Input impedance: | 38 KOhms | Burson Playmate (P-171) | IC Opamps for warranty diagnostic use. |
| Frequency response: | ± 1 dB 0 – 35Khz | Remote Control (optional) | hex key |
| THD: | <0.002% | Power Supply | 100-240V AC |
| Output impedance (Head Amp): | <2 Ohm | ||
| Output impedance (Pre Out): | 15 Ohm | ||
| General | |||
| Inputs: | USB, Toslink | Weight: | app. 3Kg |
| Outputs: | RCA Pre-Amp / Headphone Jack | Dimensions: | 190mm x 150dimm x 60mm |
| Impedance (Headphone Jack) | Power | Signal to Noise Ratio | Separation |
| 16 Ohm | 3.5W | 96db | 99% |
| 32 Ohm | 2.5W | 97db | 99% |
| 100 Ohm | 600mW | 98db | 99% |
| 150 Ohm | 400mW | 96db | 99% |
| 300 Ohm | 150mW | 95db | 99.50% |
| DAC Spec | XMOS USB Spec | ||
| Channel Separation: | 128 dB @ 1KHz, 121 dB @ 20KHz | Desktop OS: | Win XP, 7, 8, 10 Mac OSX |
| THD+N: | 0.0018% @ 1KHz, 0dBFS | Mobile OS: | iOS* & Android (OTG support) |
| PCM & DXD Support: | PCM ≤ 768kHz up to 32bits | ||
| Native DSD: | Native DSD 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 | ||
| DSD over PCM: | DoP64 / DoP128 / DoP256 | ||
| Asynchronous Isochronous |
