{"product_id":"burson-soloist-3x-performance","title":"Burson Soloist 3X Performance | Standalone Headphone Amp","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\u003eBurson Soloist 3X Performance is Incredible Power at an Incredible Price\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmp and preamp with balanced and single ended inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 8W of headphone power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully class A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool case creates passive heat dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpAmps \"rolling-ready\" for tailored sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck out \u003ca title=\"Burson V7 Fully Discrete Audio Opamps\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/burson-v7-opamps\"\u003eBurson's new V7 OpAmps\u003c\/a\u003e for improved performance\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 Audio's Soloist 3X Performance is sold out and will not be back in stock. Check out the newer, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/collections\/burson-audio\/products\/burson-soloist-gt4\"\u003eSoloist 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 Soloist 3X Performance is an absolute wonder of an amp. It provides incredible clean, class A, power in a compact chassis for a low price. If you want to take your headphone to the next level by delivering more power, Soloist 3X Performance provides an option to get that in virtually any system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/burson-soloist-and-composer-review\" title=\"Soloist 3X Performance Review\"\u003eRead our full review\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduced in 2005, the original Soloist was a bit rough around the edges. Still, with its fully discrete circuitry, resistor ladder volume control and Class-A amplification, the Soloist made a name for oneself, turning Burson from a band of idealists into a brand representing ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Soloist returns, all grown up and civilized, but without forgetting his humble, blue-collar lineage. He returns to upset the audio industry aristocracy with his flair for performance and working-class affordability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAstonishing Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soloist 3X-Performance spits out 8000mW in XLR and 4000mW single-ended. Yet, it can drive headphones up to 110db sensitivity without detectable current noise. There is simply nothing like it in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key to this ferocious power and pitch-black background is 3 sets of Burson proprietary Max Current Power Supplies (MCPS), delivering instant, abundant and clean energy to its fully discrete and Class-A circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/Burson-Soloist-3XP-14_2048x2048.jpg?v=1607364861\" alt=\"Burson Soloist 3XP Circuitry\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElitist Volume Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soloist uses the legendary MUSES72320 volume controller. The same controller using by industry aristocrats such as the Pass Lab XP-30, the AVM Ovation and other flagship preamps priced for the fortunate few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a resistance ladder circuit, the MUSE72320 has perfect channel balance and separation, resulting in a phenomenal sound stage. When combined with three levels of gain and our input buffer stage, The Soloist matches any headphone and loudspeaker amplifier perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Power Amp Mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLess is more, and that is the truth even when using the best components on the signal path. Although the MUSE72320 is an incredible volume controller, we’ll let you bypass it when your DAC or preamp already controls volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also use the Soloist X to boost the driving power of your favorite sound card while centralizing volume control from your favorite playback software or games. It would be the ultimate upgrade to any listening and gaming experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/Burson-Soloist-3XP-5_2048x2048.jpg?v=1607364905\" alt=\"Burson Soloist 3XP\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelf-Assured But Never Self-centered\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Soloist is confident and self-assured, but it still plays to your preference. It encourages opamp rolling with gold plated DIP8 sockets on its signal path. With countless audio opamps out there, you have complete freedom to create a unique listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eListening Impression\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever drawing attention to itself, the Soloist is not a flamboyant showman but a phenomenal performer that lets you discover your favourite tunes anew. It powers through any demanding work with precision, reveals micro-details which makes music magical and unveils the emotional core within the rhythms. With our blood, and tradition pumping through its veins, the Burson Soloist 3X returns to entertain a new generation of audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-60\" id=\"tablepress-60\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"row-hover\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-4\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eInput impedance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e35 KΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-3\"\u003eSoloist 3XP Ref.\u003cbr\u003eModel # M-120X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-4\"\u003eRCA Cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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3X Performance User Manual\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/Burson_Soloist_3X_Performance_User_Manual_V1.6.pdf\"\u003eBurson Soloist 3X Performance User Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Open Box","offer_id":42218930962507,"sku":"SOLOIST-3X-OB","price":899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/products\/Burson-Soloist-3X-Performance-Standalone-Headphone-Amp_52ee0f96-cc8a-4d77-9939-b90d5511b209.jpg?v=1628887289","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/burson-soloist-3x-performance","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}