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A true dual-mono, mirror-symmetrical layout, ten Max Current Power Supplies, V7 Vivid Pro discrete opamps and a dedicated IEM output stage complete a design available in Deluxe and Max editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Hi-Fi Centre Team Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Soloist Prime is Burson's most focused headphone amplifier, and that purity is immediately audible - the sound is clean, textured and layered, with a remarkable sense of effortless power behind every note. With up to 12W on tap, it controls demanding planar magnetic and dynamic headphones with ease, delivering deep, articulate bass and dynamics that never feel strained. The dedicated IEM output is a thoughtful addition, giving sensitive in-ear monitors their own independently powered amplifier and a silent background. 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The Deluxe edition uses an independently powered dual-mono IEM module built around two TPA6120A2 amplifier chips, powered by Burson's Super Charger 5A power supply. The Max edition upgrades to a fully discrete, pure Class-A dual-mono IEM stage and adds Burson's GaN-based Fusion Core 24V power supply and Universal Remote Control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy doesn't the Soloist Prime have a volume control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Soloist Prime is designed as a pure headphone power amplifier for listeners who already control volume through their DAC, streamer or preamplifier. Removing the volume control, preamp stage and display shortens the signal path and allows the design to focus entirely on amplification. 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