Burson Fun Headphone Amplifier

Feb 15, 2019

What a lack of enthusiasm for this drop, is everyone holding out for the THX 789?

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CptNoHands

Feb 17, 2019

Yeah it sells out pretty quick. I've missed two listings so far. :/ I might just have to settle for something else. Also the amount I was referring to was the THX. I know nothing about this amp nor do I plan on buying it, lol.

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Jun 1, 2019

J_December_whyAlready got the whole stack as it was on sale two month ago. So might be the same for other.

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Feb 17, 2019

hmm not much on reviews, how about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6U5Kn5JgUs

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Feb 19, 2019

wow, thank you for the advice. I had a feeling the Fun can be turned into something better than the Vivid/Classic options. and.... YES.... the Argons, I will give the Sparkos a try.

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YavorMoskov

Feb 20, 2019

J_December_whyStill don’t rule out completely the vivids or the classics. They are very capable opamps as well. Even without the Sparkos the fun’s performance is just very, very good. The preamp to speakers for me is not just convenient but very well implemented. I wish it had a remote but nothing is perfect. But I am thinking to pair it with a Dac with wireless capability in the future. I was a little worried, with so much power how precise the volume control will be. No worries now, it’s rock solid and very precise analog Alps Japanese potentiometer inside and very smooth volume knob on the outside. Add to that the 5 years Burson warranty (not sure about the Massdrop warranty though. I purchased my amp from official distributor as open box with full warranty).

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achristilaw

107

Feb 14, 2019

I have two of the Fun amps (different systems). They are in a rotation with various other amps. The Fun is clear, clean, articulate and extended. With some of the better treble (op-amp dependent) at anywhere near the price. Much better lateral spread and instrument separation than many amps. I hate the globs stuck between the ears, with the occasional instrument floater above the forehead. I should also mention that I listen to actual music. Acoustic, simply mic'd in real space, or the orchestra in a hall. Recommended.

achristilaw

107

Apr 8, 2019

I had a Soloist before one side of the winding went and smoked an inlet cap. It was blunted both top and bottom. Too smooth. Source, source material and the end transducer add or subtract from the listening experience. They work in concert don't forget. Your under the assumption that the last diode will never die. It takes innate talent and much practice to make a violin sing, a trumpet musical. Plugging into a wall? Your mistakes can be construed as "genius". Today's rhythm section is on a computer program. Music reflects society. Snippets, for reduced attention spans. Then angry, for the hopeless isolationist spiral we find ourselves in.

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Marcustang1993

May 30, 2019

achristilawYou're.

uncle_tim

Feb 14, 2019

I wonder how well with HD800? I would imagine this can work 110-220v? they make a model with a DAC?

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CptNoHands

Feb 15, 2019

uncle_timNo clue, but having a headphone at that level, you might as well go all out to get the best audio you can out of the headphone. If shit goes in, shit goes out. I'd for sure wait for some more reviews on the product unless you're willing to (possibly) waste $240. Also, yes, they have amp/DAC combos on their website: https://www.bursonaudio.com/products/

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lardyl

Feb 19, 2019

Thanks for that. I ordered directly and their customer service so far has been good. Had an issue with payment and all smoothed out now. Play is on its way from HK. Hope to update when it arrives. May use it was a preamp for my musical fidelity monoblocks. Let's see just how good it is.

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koolpep

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Feb 14, 2019

This is a great deal. I have a Fun and love it! The amp section is really quite something - plus the tuning possibilities with the OPAMPs is FUN too. For the price - a mighty amp! Toetapping goodness. I use it with my TH900, HD6XX and even with some IEMs and just love the sound. Very engaging.

koolpep

929

Feb 14, 2019

Yes indeed - this is to actually power it from your PC power supply when putting it into a 5.25" slot. Don't ask me why though :-)

Jun 1, 2019

koolpepYes it does mount into a 5.25" slot which is perfect actually, you can add this into your computer with a burson swing and you'll have a nice dac and headphone amp dirrectly in you computer freeing your desk for other stuff.

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ThatDudeOrion

Feb 15, 2019

6 ohm output impedance seems a little high? think it will cause any issues with t50rp derivatives?

jaydunndiddit

3262

Feb 16, 2019

ThatDudeOrionNot with (most) planars. Their impedance/phase is going to be dead flat as they should be. You're fine with any flavor of T50/60. Mk3 for example:

dstinebaugh

Jun 1, 2019

anyone know if this supports their "opamp rolling" to easily allow us to swap out the opamps with the others they sell?

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Jun 1, 2019

dstinebaughYes it does, they also sell some 8 pin adapter to put their big opamp case closed.

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Jun 1, 2019

It is too tall because Burson adds an extension pinned module which can be removed then the lid will close nicely

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KenTang

Mar 15, 2019

Hi all, I learnt that Burson just launched a special offer for "Fun" and "Bang". Both of them start with price $199!!

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Nothatso

120

Mar 20, 2019

It was only for 2 days. Also only the version with the base op amps.

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Jun 1, 2019

KenTangFrom time to time they get cheaper but that really depend and the fun only went once on sale as well as the bang and the swing.

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Marcus22687

303

Feb 14, 2019

Headfonics review of the Fun (and Bang which is rather good also) https://headfonics.com/2018/12/burson-fun-bang-review/

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Marcus22687

303

Jun 2, 2019

I actually uses it with an adapter and the fun to drive some demanding planar headphones and a TToby for the speakers :)