Burson Audio V6 Vivid Opamps

Oft requested by the audiophiles on our site, the legendary Burson Audio V6 Vivid is widely considered one of the best opamps in the world. The result of more than 15 years of research and development by Australian-based Burson Audio, the V6 Vivid has been adopted by DIYers, recording engineers, and audio manufacturers alike. People love it for its transparency, accuracy, speed, and complete lack of coloration. This opamp removes the biggest bottleneck in the audio signal path—that is, inferior IC-based opamps—and the upgrade is instantly audible. You’ll find the details are revived; the soundstage is deeper, wider, and more stable; the bass is more accurate and energetic; and the high frequencies absolutely sparkle.

First, make sure you have the right solid-state opamp:

• The V6 Vivid Dual is a direct replacement of the following opamps: AD823, AD823AN, AD8066, AD8620, AD712, AD827, C4570, JRC4556AD, JRC4580, JRC5532, JRC5532D, JRC5534, LF353, LM4562, LME49860, LM833N, MUSES8920, NE5532, NEC4520, NEC4570, NJM2068D, NJM2114, NJM2214D, NJM4558, NJM4558D, NJM4560, NJM5532, NJM4558P, OP275, OPA1612, OPA2277PA, OPA2132, OPA2134, OPA2604, JRC4558, RC4558D, RC4558P, TL052, TL072, MUSES01, MUSES02, MUSES8820, MUSES8920, MUSES8832, BA15532.
• The V6 Vivid Single is a direct replacement of the following opamps: NE5534, LT1122, TL071, OPA134, OPA627, AD811,AD829, AD844, OPA604, AD8610, AD711, AD797, LME49990, LME49710.

Then, plug/solder it in the right direction. Align the half-moon marking on the PCB or IC socket to the half-moon cutout on the V6.