{"product_id":"burson-conductor-3-performance","title":"Burson Conductor 3 Performance | Headphone Amp, DAC, and Preamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 65%;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/burson-logo.jpg?v=1699392599\" alt=\"Burson Audio logo\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGet the Sound You Want and the Power You Need with the Burson Conductor 3 Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop DAC, Pre-Amp, and Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSABRE ESS9038Q2M DAC and customized USB driver for low latency, bit-perfect playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes V6 Vivid discrete opamps, \"rolling-ready\" for tailored sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/burson-v7-opamps\" title=\"Burson V7 Fully Discrete Audio Opamps\"\u003eBurson's new V7 OpAmps\u003c\/a\u003e for improved performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQualcomm Bluetooth 5.0 receiver with 24bit\/96khz playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROON tested and ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\ntable, th, td {\n  background-color: #f6f6f6;\n}\nth, td {\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**DISCONTINUED: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBurson's Conductor 3 Performance is sold out and will not be back in stock. Check out the new \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/collections\/burson-audio\/products\/burson-audio-conductor-gt4\"\u003eBurson Conductor GT4\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\ntable, th, td {\n  background-color: #f6f6f6;\n}\nth, td {\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #a30e0b;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Burson Conductor 3 Performance is a great DAC\/Amp in its own right, with clear, accurate output and huge soundstage. It also happens to be a great choice if you’re familiar with the Burson Conductor line, and want the Conductor 3 sound at a lower price point and with a smaller footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Burson\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome DAC\/Amps claim to give you the front row experience in exchange for less soundstage. Others promise a 3D soundstage in trade for fewer details. The Conductor 3 Performance simply gives you everything in the recording without sugar-coating the good and sometimes ugly. You can locate a tapping foot on the stage while enjoying that lingering vibration of air after a keystroke.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Digital\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Conductor uses the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.esstech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ES9038Q2M-Datasheet-v1.4.pdf\" title=\"Sabre ESS9038Q2M DAC\"\u003eSABRE ESS9038Q2M DAC\u003c\/a\u003e and XMOS USB receiver chips, the most advanced and expensive in the industry. Its customized USB driver by German manufacturer Thesycon ensures low latency, bit-perfect, accurate DSD512 and 38bit\/786khz audio playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing Qualcomm's CSR8675 Bluetooth 5.0 receiver at 24bit\/96khz playback with aptX HD audio codec, it pushes sound quality to the highest level with easy connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Power Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Conductor features the same Max Current Power Supply (MCPS) that has made the Conductor Reference legendary. A technology developed, owned, and used exclusively by Burson, the MCPS raises voltage frequency from 50Hz to 170kHz, pushing noise beyond human hearing while overcoming the disadvantages of both linear and conventional switching power supplies for incredible, dynamic micro-detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Cool Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurson aims to tame typical, Class-A amps from heat-fin \"monsters\" into elegant, desktop-friendly amps using their Cool Case. Made from high-density aluminum, the Cool Case is a unified heat-sink keeping the Conductor cool and optimal. Critics such as 'Headfonics' called it “the new standard” in the audio industry. Having a footprint 30% less than the Conductor Reference and volume similar to a lunch box, it is beautiful but non-obstructive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/burson-conductor-3-performance-headphone-amp-dac-and-preamp-3_2048x2048.jpg?v=1606852787\" alt=\"Burson Conductor 3 Performance\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpamp Rolling Fun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Conductor Performance comes with Burson V6 Vivid discrete opamps, but don’t let that limit your listening experience. The Conductor encourages opamp \"rolling\" with gold plated DIP8 sockets along its signal path. With hundreds of audio opamps out there, enjoy the flexibility of tailoring your listening experience to your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Conductor Reference is like Hugh Jackman in 'Kate and Leopold,' the Conductor Performance is the shredded Wolverine: it’s still him but stripped down! Power and the ability to control will be overwhelming as it energizes every note and in-between spaces bringing accuracy and micro-detail. The C3 Performance is for the perfectionist who works hard but plays even harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39 K Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 1 dB 0 – 58Khz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.0015%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance (Headphone Amp):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance (Pre Out \/ DAC Out):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1Ω \/ 25Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConductor 3P General Info\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB, Optical Toslink, BT 5.0, microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e (x1) RCA Pre Amp, (x1) RCA Line Level DAC, (x1) 6.3mm Headphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Amp:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6W SE PC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e (x3) MCPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.6 lb (3 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9” x 9.8” x 2.4” (200mm x 250mm x 60mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC Spec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e (x1) Sabre ESS9038Q2M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142 dB @ 1KHz, 135 dB @ 20KHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0005% @ 1KHz, 0dBFS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOAX \u0026amp; Toslink \/ SPDIF:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 24bit 192K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD (Qualcomm CSR8675)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsynchronous Isochronous USB Spec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 | Mac OSX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMobile OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e iOS, Android (OTG support)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCM Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM ≤ 768kHz @ 16, 24 or 32bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative DSD:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native DSD 64 \/ 128 \/ 256 \/ 512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDSD over PCM:\u003c\/strong\u003e DoP64 \/ DoP128 \/ DoP256\/Dop512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance (Headphone Jack)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6W, SNR 96db, 99% Separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3W, SNR 98db, 99% Separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1W, SNR 95db, 99% Separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 660mW, SNR 96db, 99% Separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e300 Ω:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330mW, SNR 96db, 99.5% Separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConductor 3 Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 791px;\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-54\" id=\"tablepress-54\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70px;\" class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55px;\" class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetail Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75px;\" class=\"column-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90px;\" class=\"column-4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAC(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65px;\" class=\"column-5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOthers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70px;\" class=\"column-1\"\u003eConductor 3XR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55px;\" class=\"column-2\"\u003e$2144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75px;\" class=\"column-3\"\u003e255 x 270 x 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90px;\" class=\"column-4\"\u003e(x2) ESS9038Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65px;\" class=\"column-5\"\u003e7.5Wpc XLR \/ 3.5Wpc SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-6\"\u003e(x5) MCPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-7\"\u003e(x2) Analog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70px;\" class=\"column-1\"\u003eConductor 3R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55px;\" class=\"column-2\"\u003e$1744\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75px;\" class=\"column-3\"\u003e255 x 270 x 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90px;\" class=\"column-4\"\u003e(x2) ESS9038Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65px;\" class=\"column-5\"\u003e7.5Wpc SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-6\"\u003e(x5) MCPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-7\"\u003e(x2) Analog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70px;\" class=\"column-1\"\u003eConductor 3XP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55px;\" class=\"column-2\"\u003e$1344\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75px;\" class=\"column-3\"\u003e200 X 250 X 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90px;\" class=\"column-4\"\u003e(x1) ESS9038Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65px;\" class=\"column-5\"\u003e6Wpc XLR \/ 3Wpc SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-6\"\u003e(x3) MCPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-7\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70px;\" class=\"column-1\"\u003eConductor 3P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55px;\" class=\"column-2\"\u003e$1044\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75px;\" class=\"column-3\"\u003e200 X 250 X 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 90px;\" class=\"column-4\"\u003e(x1) ESS9038Q2M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 65px;\" class=\"column-5\"\u003e4Wpc SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-6\"\u003e(x3) MCPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50px;\" class=\"column-7\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurson Conductor Unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIC Opamps for warranty diagnostic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C to USB-C Cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOTG Adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHex key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24V Power Supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Burson Conductor 3 Performance User Manaul\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/Burson_Conductor_3_Performance_User_Manual_V1.6.pdf\"\u003eBurson Conductor 3 Performance User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burson Audio","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":42164392132683,"sku":"C3P","price":1044.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":42164392165451,"sku":"C3P-OB","price":884.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/products\/Burson-Conductor-3-Performance-Headphone-Amp-DAC-and-Preamp_eb844787-bb34-4c7d-90b2-be878c8815df.jpg?v=1630442283","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/burson-conductor-3-performance","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}