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DIY WM8741 DAC upgrade with V5 Discrete Op-amps

This was a little project I put together after looking around the net for a good DIY project, trying out a couple of DACs along the way. I really liked the sound of the Wolfsons and looked around for a board using these chips. The board I purchased was as a kit from ebay designed […]

Audio Analogue Donizetti upgrade with SS-Audio V5 (Update)

SS-Audio discrete V5 Op-amp was the finishing touch. First step was recapping, according to the instructions of the Audio Analogue Donizetti designer, mr Federrico Paoletti. Capacitors in the supply stage have been changed from Kendail 4700 uF for Nippon Chemi Con 6800 uF – 12 pcs so the capacity have been rised from 28200 uF […]

Karan Acoustic KA L Preamplifier upgrade with SS-Audio V5 Op-amps

My Karan KA L, a very highly regarded pre amp made in Serbia, have got a few OP Amps in it and the newer versions of this one (MkII/MkIII) have discrete modules. I wanted to try discrete modules in the two pairs that Milan Karan selected for the discrete upgrades. Besides, the Karan modules was […]

Aune S16 DAC upgrade with SS-Audio V5 discrete Op-amps

I changed all the op-amps on my Aune S16. The sound is much better. Scene, transparency, natural are much better. I changed almost all capacitors in my DAC. Now I listen to quite a different device. Much better than the original. Thanks Burson Evgeni I.

Burson V5 in DIY ES9018 DAC

Dynamic, detailed sound in a believable and well defined space. Very enjoyable listening experience. Majority of the components in my sound system were built on the DIY bases

ASUS Essence STX II audio card Burson V5 Opamp

Holy cow, Batman! I didn’t think the sound quality could get much better with the V5’s, but the separation, clarity, jump out of the speakers. Treble is reproduced smooth and pleasant without a bit of harshness. Cymbals are astounding.

Burson V5 in Teac UD 501 & Dynaudio Contour S 3.4

I am very satisfied with the sound Burson. V5 was not well matched with Teac UD 501, I expect that we know V5i be good with Teac UD 501. Burson company has a lot of knowledge, I hope that the V5 will get its successor.

Gustard H10 Mod with SS-Audio V5 Op-amps

Gustard H10 Discrete op-amp

Gustard H10 Mod 2 x Dual + 2 x Single SS Opamp V5 OPA resulted in somewhat higher gain. applied -6db to amp to achieve roughly the same volume settings as stock. Biggest improvement noticed is in bass performance, HE-400i headphones lost their weakness in that area with this upgrade. Also modified amp final heatsink […]

Sony CDP-CX455 upgrade with SS-Audio V5 Discrete Op-amps

1.Sony CDP-CX455 2.The modules are applied after the lpf opamp, IC302 IC402 amp signal. 3.I replace the sparkoslabs SS3602 Evaluation The V5 discrete Op-amps do a lot more than just combine the best of two op-amps. They bring a certain level of authority to the music, a quality that I found severely lacking with all […]