{"product_id":"burson-soloist-stellar-headphone-amp","title":"Burson Soloist Stellar Headphone Amp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBurson Audio\u003c\/strong\u003e Conductor Stellar is a compact, all-in-one \u003cstrong\u003eheadphone amplifier, DAC and preamplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed in Australia to bring much of the technology of Burson's flagship Conductor Voyager to a smaller desktop footprint. At its heart is the flagship ESS9039PRO DAC, paired with fully discrete output stages and Burson's Max Current power supply to deliver up to 8W of pure Class-A power from the balanced XLR output. A dedicated ultra-low-noise IEM stage, wide digital connectivity and a striking spacecraft-inspired chassis complete a design available in Standard, Deluxe and Max editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Hi-Fi Centre Team Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conductor Stellar packs a remarkable amount of Burson's signature sound into a compact chassis - music is rich, detailed and clear, with deep, controlled bass, natural vocals and lively, precise transients. Its 8W of Class-A power has no trouble with demanding planar and dynamic headphones, while the dedicated IEM mode lowers the output for a silent, hiss-free background with sensitive in-ear monitors. As a DAC or preamplifier, it is equally at home feeding powered speakers or a power amplifier in a compact hi-fi system. For anyone wanting the Burson Voyager experience on a smaller desk, the Stellar is an outstanding all-in-one solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Acoustic \u0026amp; Design Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8W Pure Class-A Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully discrete output stages, with four Onsemi MJE15032 transistors per channel optimised for high Class-A bias, deliver up to 8W into 32 ohms from the XLR output and 4W single-ended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESS9039PRO DAC \u0026amp; Dedicated IEM Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flagship ESS9039PRO DAC, with filters carefully selected by Burson to match its analogue stage, works alongside a dedicated low-noise IEM amplifier module offering 1W XLR and 0.5W single-ended for a pitch-black background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilent Power 2 \u0026amp; Max Current Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second-generation Silent Power modules built around the LT3045 regulator, with a 0.8 µV RMS noise floor, work with Burson's Max Current power supply, while the vented Cool Case 2 chassis keeps the Class-A circuitry stable and cool.\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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The Standard edition uses NE5532 IC opamps, Silent Power 01 modules and a 24V 5A power supply, with no remote control, making it an ideal starting point for future upgrades. The Deluxe edition upgrades to Burson's V7 Vivid Pro discrete opamps, Silent Power 02 modules and the Super Charger 5A power supply, and adds Burson's space grey and copper remote control. The Max edition includes everything in the Deluxe edition and upgrades the power supply to Burson's GaN-based Fusion Core 24V for even greater dynamics and a lower noise floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Conductor Stellar compare with the Conductor Voyager?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Conductor Stellar shares much of its technology with the flagship Conductor Voyager, including the ESS9039PRO DAC, fully discrete Class-A output stages and Burson's Silent Power modules, in a smaller 210 x 200 mm chassis. 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