{"product_id":"burson-audio-conductor-gt4-headphone-amp-dac","title":"Burson Audio Conductor GT4 Headphone Amp\/DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBurson Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e Conductor GT4 is an all-in-one \u003cstrong\u003eheadphone amplifier, DAC and preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e from Burson's Grand Tourer series, designed in Australia to combine reference-level digital conversion with the muscle of a dedicated Class-A headphone amplifier. Its dual-mono DAC section uses two ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M chips - one per channel, each independently powered - feeding the complete output stage of Burson's Soloist headphone amplifier. Delivering up to 10W of pure Class-A power from the balanced XLR output with a 100W idling bias, the Conductor GT4 is available in Standard, Deluxe and Max editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Hi-Fi Centre Team Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conductor GT4 delivers the kind of authority and control that makes demanding headphones come alive - bass is deep and articulate, dynamics are effortless and the soundstage is wide and precisely layered. Its dual-DAC design gives each channel its own dedicated converter, which you hear as clean separation, natural detail and exceptional imaging, all against a remarkably quiet background. Beyond headphones, it works as a full preamplifier for powered speakers or a power amplifier, and Head+Sub mode lets you add a subwoofer to open-back headphones for a more physical low-end experience. With USB, optical, coaxial, Bluetooth and analogue inputs plus a full-function remote, it is a complete, compact centrepiece for a serious desktop system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Acoustic \u0026amp; Design Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10W Pure Class-A Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The complete, independently powered output stage of the Burson Soloist delivers up to 10W into 32 ohms from the XLR output and 5W single-ended, with a 100W idling bias for effortless control of any headphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Mono ES9038Q2M DAC Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC chips, each independently powered by Burson's stackable Max-Current Power Modules and handling only one channel, eliminate cross-channel interference and improve detail retrieval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilent Power \u0026amp; Max-Current Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven Burson Silent Power modules, with noise filtering over 200 times better than standard regulators, work alongside six stackable Max-Current Power Modules for a vanishingly low noise floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorized Dealer Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hi-Fi Centre is an Authorized Dealer for Burson Audio, ensuring authentic products backed by full manufacturer warranty coverage, in-store demonstration and expert technical support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \u0026amp; 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native DSD64 to DSD512; DoP64 to DoP512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical \u0026amp; Coaxial Format Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM up to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qualcomm CSR8675, aptX HD and LDAC up to 24-bit\/96kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2x XLR, 2x RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XLR and RCA preamp out, XLR and RCA line out, subwoofer preamp out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-pin XLR, 6.35 mm, 3.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headphone, Headphone + Subwoofer, Preamp + Subwoofer, DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headset microphone input, dedicated gaming headphone output, Roon Tested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-function remote included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e External - 24V 5A PSU (Standard), Super Charger 5A (Deluxe), Fusion Core 24V (Max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x D x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e 255 mm x 270 mm x 70 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5 kg (main unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the differences between the Standard, Deluxe and Max editions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three editions share the same Conductor GT4 chassis, dual ES9038Q2M DAC, 10W Class-A amplifier and connectivity - the differences are in the opamps, voltage regulation modules and external power supply. The Standard edition uses Burson V6 Vivid opamps, Silent Power 01 modules and a 24V 5A power supply. The Deluxe edition upgrades to Burson's V7 Vivid opamps, Silent Power 02 modules and the Super Charger 5A power supply. The Max edition includes everything in the Deluxe edition and upgrades the power supply to Burson's GaN-based Fusion Core 24V for greater dynamic headroom and an even lower noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Conductor GT4 compare with the Conductor Voyager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conductor GT4 uses a dual-mono DAC section with two ES9038Q2M chips, one per channel, in a slightly more compact chassis. The flagship Conductor Voyager steps up to a single ESS9039PRO DAC with fully discrete I\/V and low-pass stages, in a larger chassis. Both deliver up to 10W of Class-A power, and our team is happy to demonstrate them side by side in our showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Conductor GT4 with speakers or a subwoofer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The Conductor GT4 functions as a full preamplifier with XLR and RCA outputs for powered speakers or a power amplifier such as the Burson Timekeeper GT4, and as a dedicated DAC with fixed line-level outputs. 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