Burson Audio HA-160DS Headphone Amplifier with DAC
BURS-HA160DS | BursonThis product has been discontinued
The Burson HA-160DS is a streamlined version of HA-160D focused for the desktop head-fiers. The original HA-160D was built as an all in one machine that fits in anywhere from a desktop audio setup to a full sized stereo system. Since its introduction audiophiles and magazine reviewers everywhere, appreciate it as a benchmark 3 in 1 performer, outgunning its competitors whose prices are much more expensive.
For headphone audiophiles however, the HA-160D has features that some may never use. Features such as its high end preamp, DAC output and multiple analogue inputs. Burson also understands that some head-fiers would like it to have a smaller footprint on the desk. Bearing this in mind Burson has introduced the HA-160DS.
Compared to the HA-160D, the HA-160DS is 16% smaller in footprint and 35% lighter in weight. And with fewer features, it is more affordable. But it is in no way an inferior or focused product. It is simply a focused 2 in 1 machine that has all the performance and refinements expected from Burson Audio.
Its DAC is identical to that inside the HA-160D right down to each component used. Burson also reduced the number of headphone outputs to one and used the best volume potentiometer they could find to ease control while preserving sonic quality. It is housed in a smaller but precision folded 4mm aluminium casing that is elegant on any desk and works as a singular heat-sink for the entire machine. This case really puts the conventional 1mm folded steel case to shame.
For headphone audiophiles however, the HA-160D has features that some may never use. Features such as its high end preamp, DAC output and multiple analogue inputs. Burson also understands that some head-fiers would like it to have a smaller footprint on the desk. Bearing this in mind Burson has introduced the HA-160DS.
Compared to the HA-160D, the HA-160DS is 16% smaller in footprint and 35% lighter in weight. And with fewer features, it is more affordable. But it is in no way an inferior or focused product. It is simply a focused 2 in 1 machine that has all the performance and refinements expected from Burson Audio.
Its DAC is identical to that inside the HA-160D right down to each component used. Burson also reduced the number of headphone outputs to one and used the best volume potentiometer they could find to ease control while preserving sonic quality. It is housed in a smaller but precision folded 4mm aluminium casing that is elegant on any desk and works as a singular heat-sink for the entire machine. This case really puts the conventional 1mm folded steel case to shame.
