Burson Audio - Playmate 3 USB DAC & Headphone Amplifier - Silver

Not all wizards wear robes: Wielding an AK4493 DAC chip, a TI OPA1652 analog output stage, and an Amanero USB module that banishes jitter to the nether realms, the Merlin DAC is here to weave magic from your ones and zeroes. Conjured for the Gremlin. Ready for anything. When we launched the Gremlin tube amp, a few sharp-eared listeners told us it paired beautifully with Geshelli DACs. We tried one for ourselves and wholeheartedly agreed. So we reached out to our friends at Geshelli Labs and began work on what would become the Merlin: the ideal digital wizard companion for the Gremlin’s analog mischief. But this DAC isn’t a one-spell wizard. With balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outs, it’s ready to weave magic into just about any system. Amanero 768 USB Module The USB input is handled by an Amanero 768 module—one of the most stable, reliable USB interfaces on the market. It supports PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit and native DSD512, with galvanic isolation to reduce system noise. With driver-free operation, it connects via USB Type-C and draws no power from your source, giving you better compatibility and zero ground loop issues. Sonic magic with the AK4493 Musical, full-bodied, and crystal clear, the AK4493 D/A chip supports 32-bit files and sampling rates up to 768kHz through USB. Its dynamic range (120dB) and THD+N (0.00038%) performance offer noise-free resolution. Texas Instruments analog stage The output stage is driven by a TI OPA1652 op amp. This low-noise, low-distortion chip has a clean, neutral tonality that preserves the depth and resolution of the AK4493. SPDIF decoding done right The TI DIX9211 chip handles coaxial SPDIF input with support for 24-bit/192kHz PCM. It's a robust, low-jitter decoder that integrates well with consoles, CD players, streamers—anything that runs coaxial out—to keep timing errors low and digital edges clean. Product highlights AK4493 DAC chip with 32-bit, 768kHz PCM support Native DSD512 playback via USB TI OPA1652 op amps TI DIX9211 SPDIF decoder for clean coaxial input Amanero 768 USB interface with driverless Type-C connection Coaxial SPDIF input supports up to 192kHz/24-bit RCA and XLR outputs Specs DAC chip: AKM AK4493 Op amps: XLR: 2x TI OPA1652 RCA: 1x TIOPA1652 SPDIF decoder: TI DIX9211 USB interface: Amanero 768 with USB Type-C SNR: 120dB THD+N: 0.00038% PCM support: USB: up to 768kHz/32-bit SPDIF: up to 192kHz/24-bit DSD support: Native DSD512 (USB) Inputs: USB Type-C, Coaxial SPDIF Outputs: RCA, XLR Power: 12V DC Weight: 6.4 oz Dimensions: 5" W x 3.25" D x 2.25" H What’s Included Apos x Geshelli Merlin DAC Manual Power cable

The Playmate 3 combines an ESS9039 DAC supporting 768kHz PCM and DSD512 with a high-current headphone amplifier and preamp. It shares core design elements with Burson’s Conductor GT4 including its DAC output stage single-ended headphone amplifier opamp rolling and Silent Power module upgrades.Features3W Class-A Headphone AmplifierESS9039 High-Resolution DACV7 Vivid OpampsSP02 Silent Power ModulesSuper Charger 3A Power SupplyRemote-Controlled Preamp3 Is A PartyThe Playmate 3 combines a high-performance ESS9039 DAC 768kHz and DSD512 capability high-current headphone amplification and preamp functionality. Its architecture shares the DAC output stage and single-ended headphone amplifier design of Burson’s Conductor GT4 and supports opamp rolling and Silent Power module upgrades.3 Is Here To ThrillA 30W idling bias enables up to 3 watts per channel of Class-A amplification supported by Burson’s Max Current Power Supply architecture.Connect Them AllXMOS USB-C connects phones laptops and streamers while supporting native DSD512 and 32-bit/768kHz audio. The Playmate 3 is also Roon Tested for use with compatible Roon systems.Fun & GamesThe Playmate 3 provides an HD microphone input for PC gaming and an optical input for gaming consoles. Remote preamp operation is optional; the Standard version is specified without a remote.Quieter Than Battery PowerBurson Silent Power modules provide power filtering intended to reduce regulator noise and preserve low-level musical detail. The page states a noise-filtering rate more than 200 times better than standard regulators.Super Charge or Go FusionPower-supply upgrades can further reduce DC noise. Burson identifies the Super Charger and Fusion Core as upgrade paths with the Fusion Core using GaN transistors operating ab

A new way to hear your music. The K13 R2R is a fully-balanced desktop DAC and headphone amplifier that leans on FIIO’s proprietary 24-bit R2R resistor arrays, a powerful 2400mW+2400mW balanced output, and a wealth of tuning and connectivity options. With dual NOS/OS modes, LDAC Bluetooth, and a precision 10-band PEQ, it gives you control over both the flavor and fidelity of your music. Fully differential 24-bit R2R DAC. At the heart of the K13 R2R are four channels of resistor arrays: 48 precision-thin film resistors per channel, 192 in total. Each resistor is matched to 0.1% accuracy with ultra-low temperature drift. The result is a true 24-bit fully differential R2R DAC that delivers a sound signature that’s rich, organic, and natural. Lower FFT harmonics mean darker backgrounds and less noise, so what you hear is only the music.