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Exposure 3010S integrated amplifier with Burson V5 Opamp

General huge improvement starting from solid bass through very live and absent mids up to the polished high. Better instruments isolations noticed, more resolving sound with blacker background. Wider and deeper sound stage. Higly recomended parts.

Little Dot I+ with Burson V5i Opamp Upgrade.

While the sound is incredible the OP seems to have a thermal issue in my setup as after around 1-2 hours of listening I lose the left channel. I already tried opening the chassis but this does not help for me. As I said – while working the sound is amazing but the fact that […]

DENON DCD-1500 II with Burson V5 Opamp Mod

There is no doubt about the improvement over the NE-5532: we immediately gain quality in every domain ! As I have also changed a lot of other parts 75% of the original parts have been upgraded), I expect to get further improvements, coming from the burn in of both the Burson amps and the other […]

FX Audio DAC-SQ5 with Burson V5i Opamp Mod

Replaced stock op-amps OPA2604 and LME49720. First impression was full of surprises. Very much improved stereo separation and crystal clarity. Soundstage widened by an arm’s length in both channels. Stereo-imaging improved. Vocal moves backward a tad bit. Sibilant and grain gone! Top-end more open and airy. Low-end tighter and controlled without being forceful. Improved bass […]

Asus essence stx II sound card with Burson V5 Opamp Mod

A really nice full broad sound, quite a big difference from the standard opamps. The bridging caps also added another few layers to the top end, giving it an even wider stage and fuller sound. A must try for anyone that enjoys their music, regardless of taste or generation.