Burson Super Charger 3A
Burson is an Australian brand that took the world by storm with its revolutionary flagship 'Conductor' lineup DAC/AMP products back in 2019. They revolutionized the power supply technology with their proprietary Max Current Power Supply (MCPS). This was a game-changer for audio equipment.
Super Charger 3A is a power supply bespoke to Burson devices operating at 24V/3A. This proprietary tech by Burson changed the way role of power supplies in the audio setup for good and forever.
By the looks of it, it’s a simple device. A black square box which you plugin from one side and get the output from the other side. The plugin side comes with 3 different adaptors for different geographies in the world. I got an EU adaptor, a UK adaptor, and an AU adaptor. The output goes from a 2.5mm barrel plug.
Disclaimer:
I have received Burson Super Charger 3A by brand in exchange for honest reviews. All impressions of sound are subjective to my own listening and my sources.
Sources:
For this review, the unit has been paired to DROP + THX AAA™ 789 LINEAR AMPLIFIER which has been fed input using Hiby RS6 as a fully balanced architecture. I have tested this stack on various IEMs like CA Solaris, Sony M9 as well as with full-sized cans such as Focal Clear, Hifiman Ananda, HD800s.
Sound Quality:
The architectural improvements sound simple in theory but the impact they have on the overall sound quality of the setup was astounding. The devices used indeed have a much bigger role in creating the overall experience, but using adding this power supply further refines the sound and improves the listening experience of an existing setup.
The sweeping noise floor gets lower. The lower noise in operating circuitry smoothens the glare and shrill ends of the high frequencies without rolling them off.
There is this complete dark background, making even the slightest of dynamics change noticeable. The notes became more textured and felt more refined than before with all the added clarity and micro detailing. This is a minute but quite noticeable enhancement one can only feel when comparing the same sound with an off-the-shelf power supply.
There is also a noticeable improvement in the sound stage, both height and depth enhanced a bit and with added depth made it quite holographic with even better dynamics output.
I enjoyed listening to works of "Yosi Harikawa" be it "Vapor" or "Spaces" the experience become the next level that I have never expected would have been delivered using my current system with so much dynamic fluidity. All credit goes to Burson Super Charger 3A which made me feel that the entire setup is working so seamlessly and effortlessly.
Super Charger 3A is a power supply bespoke to Burson devices operating at 24V/3A. This proprietary tech by Burson changed the way role of power supplies in the audio setup for good and forever.
By the looks of it, it’s a simple device. A black square box which you plugin from one side and get the output from the other side. The plugin side comes with 3 different adaptors for different geographies in the world. I got an EU adaptor, a UK adaptor, and an AU adaptor. The output goes from a 2.5mm barrel plug.
Disclaimer:
I have received Burson Super Charger 3A by brand in exchange for honest reviews. All impressions of sound are subjective to my own listening and my sources.
Sources:
For this review, the unit has been paired to DROP + THX AAA™ 789 LINEAR AMPLIFIER which has been fed input using Hiby RS6 as a fully balanced architecture. I have tested this stack on various IEMs like CA Solaris, Sony M9 as well as with full-sized cans such as Focal Clear, Hifiman Ananda, HD800s.
Pros:
1. Ergonomic design
2. Modular Input Plugs to suit various travel needs.
3. Very low noise floor and clean power supply
4. Works as advertised
Cons:
1. Price feels a bit heavy on the pocket
2. Wish it had modular output ports and a way to change polarity.
Technology:
The quality that makes this power supply truly special for not just Burson's equipment but any device that uses its 24V /3A DC supply is its ability to reduce the noise that creeps into the audio circuitry through the power supply. The functionality of a power supply is to convert the AC of the main supply to DC supply by flipping the negative cycle of current giving a smooth positive supply. They generally operate at a frequency that is audible to human ears. This device is operating at a frequency higher than a human's hearing threshold thus reducing the noise.
This increase in frequency also increases the charging frequency of the capacitors inside the audio equipment.
The quality that makes this power supply truly special for not just Burson's equipment but any device that uses its 24V /3A DC supply is its ability to reduce the noise that creeps into the audio circuitry through the power supply. The functionality of a power supply is to convert the AC of the main supply to DC supply by flipping the negative cycle of current giving a smooth positive supply. They generally operate at a frequency that is audible to human ears. This device is operating at a frequency higher than a human's hearing threshold thus reducing the noise.
This increase in frequency also increases the charging frequency of the capacitors inside the audio equipment.
Sound Quality:
The architectural improvements sound simple in theory but the impact they have on the overall sound quality of the setup was astounding. The devices used indeed have a much bigger role in creating the overall experience, but using adding this power supply further refines the sound and improves the listening experience of an existing setup.
The sweeping noise floor gets lower. The lower noise in operating circuitry smoothens the glare and shrill ends of the high frequencies without rolling them off.
There is this complete dark background, making even the slightest of dynamics change noticeable. The notes became more textured and felt more refined than before with all the added clarity and micro detailing. This is a minute but quite noticeable enhancement one can only feel when comparing the same sound with an off-the-shelf power supply.
There is also a noticeable improvement in the sound stage, both height and depth enhanced a bit and with added depth made it quite holographic with even better dynamics output.
I enjoyed listening to works of "Yosi Harikawa" be it "Vapor" or "Spaces" the experience become the next level that I have never expected would have been delivered using my current system with so much dynamic fluidity. All credit goes to Burson Super Charger 3A which made me feel that the entire setup is working so seamlessly and effortlessly.
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