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Should you use Burson V7 vivid pro in a DAC?

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Burson V7 vivid pro dual is an op-amp that goes for $85 a piece and this is my impression. Read my written reviews with scores at iiwireviews.com/
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00:00 Introduction
02:49 Geshelli Labs J2S with OPA1656
04:09 Burson V7 vivid
08:03 vs Sparkos SS3602
12:32 Final Thoughts
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@LizAllan-ps6vq 2 месяца назад

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@iiWiReviews 2 месяца назад

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@RamisDad Месяц назад

My Geshelli labs J3 pro arrived today..it has the Sparkos 2590. I upgraded from Schmitt Modi3. I'm still picking my jaw up off the floor. It's like rediscovering the beauty of my collection all over again. Goosebumps. Did not expect this.

@user-mi6fb1of7j 12 дней назад

you're making my wallet nervous

@sopasadena1499 2 месяца назад

I have a J2S AKM 4493. I have tried the Sparkos ss3602 and ss2590 in the RCA stage. I find the ss2590 to be much more dyamic with a more emersive sounstage than the ss3602. Both are far better than the stock op amp IMO. Also both benefit from using a linear power suuply as does my streamer (a Wiim Pro). Thanks for introducing Burson. That op amp is probably the next one on my journey

@Artemis_Prix 2 месяца назад

I have a similar setup, but with the J2S 4499ex chip set. Agree with your observations re the 2590 Pros with the LPS. I view the 2590 Pros as providing the same magnitude of improvement relative to the 3602s as one would get going from the standard op-amps to the 3602s. It's quite amazing actually, and as you noted, the LPS enhances everything quite a bit further.

@stankostankovic9008 2 месяца назад

I cried for three fat men who will fight for space.😂😂😂

@Cestmoi50 2 месяца назад

If only you would have tested the V7 classics too 😉 I really like your way of reviewing. Fair and honest

@TheodoreBreaux 2 месяца назад

I have a Geshelli J2S with the huge Sparkos SS2590s in all three positions. Recently I was able to make a comparison between those and the Burson V7 Vivid. The Sparkos SS2590 is much the same character as the SS3602 except a little more expansive and textured. Your review very much agrees with my observations, whereby the Sparkos has slightly more relaxed and warmer presentation with layering focused along the edges of the soundstage with the Burson being a bit more lively with slightly more front-focused layering. Both are top-tier op amps. At present, I have the Burson V7 Vivid in the balanced XLR positions and the SS2590s in the single ended RCA, allowing me to instantly switch between the two, and I agree that each seems perhaps just slightly better suited for different types of music.

@deadline7610 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing. Was there much difference between the sparkos SS2590 single ended and balanced ? You didn't mention if you have the AK4499 and which amp your using. Thanks

@TheodoreBreaux 2 месяца назад

@@deadline7610 I upgraded from J2 AKM 4493 to J2S AKM 4499EX last year. I have two different headphone amps (Rupert Neve RNHP and xDuoo TA-26) and a Crown XLS-2502 for the speaker system (with meticulous placement and REW calibration). The differences between op amps is clearly audible with all gear. The SS2590 is excellent on all J2S outputs, and if there is any performance difference between the SE and XLR outputs, it is so slight that it is negligible. One advantage the V7 has is size. It can be easily fitted to all outputs, whereas the huge SS2590 can usually be fitted to the SE output without contact issues, although fitting them to the XLR requires an adapter to increase the height on one socket and an extender for the other. I detailed this exercise in the Head-Fi org forums.

@TheodoreBreaux 2 месяца назад

@@deadline7610 I upgraded from J2 AKM 4493 to J2S AKM 4499EX last year. I have two different headphone amps (Rupert Neve RNHP and xDuoo TA-26) and a Crown XLS-2502 for the speaker system. The differences between op amps is clearly audible with all gear. The SS2590 is excellent on all J2S outputs, and if there is any performance difference between the SE and XLR outputs, it is so slight that it is negligible. One advantage the V7 has is size. It can be easily fitted to all outputs, whereas the huge SS2590 can usually be fitted to the SE output without contact issues, although fitting them to the XLR requires an adapter to increase the height on one socket and an extender for the other. .

@TheodoreBreaux 2 месяца назад

@marcusbrsp 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the review, Srboljub! I have been eyeing various Burson op amps for my garden stereo and this review gave me more meat on the grill, so to speak. I am currently running dual MUSES01 and while I find that the instrument separation is surprisingly good, I do lack a bit of punch and liveliness in the music. The Burson's a bit pricey though.

@phantomplastics6582 2 месяца назад

Brilliant review. Unique and sincere.

@MiguelFernandez-mv5qn 2 месяца назад

I have a J2S with SS3602's in all slots and Archel3 Pro with SS2590 pro from Geshelli. I don't consider myself an expert on audio but I can tell the Geshelli equipment is a decent step up from my ifi signature amp. You've done a very good job with this review and it answered my question about whether or not to upgrade to the Burson V7 Vivid. I think for the time being I will stick with the Sparkos SS3602's as they are an immersive experience for me. The archel's tone controls also help to sort of EQ the sound a bit and that's more important to me than swapping out the the opamps. Thanks again for a great review.

@Simon_Hawkshaw 2 месяца назад

Thank you so much for this very in-depth and relevant review of opamps. Helps to pull everything together and makes choosing a little easier. Would it be more beneficial to change the opamps in an amplifier instead of the DAC? Thank you again for your time efforts and for sharing your perspectives with us all.

@DJ_BROBOT 2 месяца назад

I approve of using these op-amps...I have them in two portable amps right now and they are game changing and excellent at what they do. Five steps above the OG Burson v5i. The clarity, separation and thump these have are NO JOKE. To fit them in the case for the amps I had, I got a dip-4 slot extender that turns the op-amp to the side (as opposed to the its normal straight up orientation).

@yellow_noise3 2 месяца назад

Great comparison. Looks like Burson with V7s did lot of improvement over V6. Would you consider to bring Staccatto opamp from Poland (not far from you) it is also discrette circuit, which for many reviewers sound better than Sparkos. This would be excellent opamp battle! My Best!

@s.daniel9224 Месяц назад

Great videos. Thanks.

@yeghigmikaelian 2 месяца назад

I guess it was worth the review :) thank you.

@sloboat55 2 месяца назад

Excellent

@NeilBlanchard 2 месяца назад

Great stuff! I would like to try the Burson V7 Vivid at some point. I have tried the Sparkos SS3602 - and the big Sparkos SS2590 (two of them in a DIP8 adapter) in the RCA/single ended socket on my J2S AKM 4499 - and the big Sparkos is essentially more/better of the same qualities of the smaller Sparkos. The big Sparkos costs $126 MSRP but you can get 15% off by signing up for their very infrequent emails - so about $107; or $27 more than the SS3602. I hope you can review the SS2590 dual mono unit!

@k5949507 Месяц назад

I always enjoy your review. Could you compare this Burton V7 vivid pro against ARES II from Denafrips or Bifrost 64/2? Thank you always!!!

@Apocrypha303 2 месяца назад

I have a Geshelli J2S 4499 DAC. I put two muses02 opamps in the two xlr slots. I like the sound of them, I'm no audiophile. I plan on putting some muses02's in my Fosi ZA3 at some point in the future.

@BoRerunn 2 месяца назад

What's the configuration , would you need to install 2 or 4

@RickRolling-tc7vb 2 месяца назад

Thanks for that perspective, and your analogy of the thre fat men is excellent: it really is a strong image and I understand much more than I did fifteen minutes ago. Good work, thank you very much.

@ericschultz9925 2 месяца назад

When I use the Sparkos 2590 in my mods (which is , so far, my favorite op amp....have not heard the V7 or Staccato) I modify them by removing the input protection diodes, damping them with small contrained layer material underneath the board and shorten all the pins and change the two input pins and the output pin to pcocc neotech 18 guage wire. Results in a cleaner and clearer sound, faster and at the same time less veiled and is more transparent and real sounding. Andrew Sparks knows that I mod them.....he actually told me where the diodes where on the board. I would try some small pieces of the EAR SD40AL damping material on the heatsinks of the V7....probably make it more musical or even more detailed....or both....but too much damping and it might make it slow sounding......damping is an art.

@mattrismatt 2 месяца назад

Most intriguing.

@IvanITpro 2 месяца назад

🤯 I thought I was one of the few that solders out the cheap IC opamps, puts in a socketed DIP8 adapter to enjoy my discrete PRO Sparkos opamps. Turns out there’s a level above me ... 😅👍👍

@L00peey 2 месяца назад

do you mean the large gold plated pins that are connect to the adapters?

@dungysphincter7974 24 дня назад

Thanks for the review. I wonder how the Burson V7 Classic compares to the Sparkos since it gives the same type of flavor.

@D1N02 2 месяца назад

Good thing more discrete op amps are coming. Staccato is another good one. They're Polish.

@JoseFerreira-zb7wh 2 месяца назад

It would be nice if you could compare these with SPARKOS LABS SS2590 PRO, their top of the line opamp.

@PaoloCaminiti 9 дней назад

Would the burson v7 fit in the Fosi V3 little amplifier? I was locking at the v7 classic but unsure if it will fit

@markmason3535 4 дня назад

Are pimped out (op amps) Geshelli DACs the best in the price range ? What competes ? Thank you.

@shawnpwatsons1 2 месяца назад

Passion For Sound reviewer like the V7 Classic in the J2 the best over the Sparkos 3602,

@joenovak6393 2 месяца назад

Everyone’s ears are different as to the speakers and audio amps used. I also watch several RU-vid reviewers and that’s where they are best in the web ether.

@JetEarlewood Месяц назад

And I believe he was listening through headphones, not a two channel speaker system

@jeanious2009 2 месяца назад

You want more bass, just boost the low end on the EQ. Everyone is using DSP, that can change the sound much faster than having to disassemble your DAC and swapping out op amp chips.

@KXP70 2 месяца назад

EQ is great, but there's more to sound quality than just frequency response.

@IvanITpro 2 месяца назад

😁😆🤣 That’s adding gain to a frequency, not the same as cleaning it up. Gotta try it one day, swap an opamp.. 😉👍

@stefaanalen7382 2 месяца назад

iiwi whats the most fastest and cleanest hitting dac for house under 1k you ever heard? in the time it whas de su 9 and now???thx

@iiWiReviews 2 месяца назад

Topping D90 III comes to mind first.

@askara.3671 2 месяца назад

How would you compare vivid 6 and vivid 7 pro? Is there really noticeable improvement?

@iiWiReviews 2 месяца назад

I never tried V6 so can't compare them.

@cherihorvath2047 Месяц назад

I have about 300 hours on the Vivid V7 Pros in my J2S using a high quality very hefty 12v LPS and clearly prefer the V7 to the Sparkos. How would you compare this combination of V7/J2S+LPS to the SMSL SU10 and the Gustard A26 in terms of overall sound quality since you have studied all 3 quite extensively? Thank you!

@agustinpaz1530 28 дней назад

why do you prefer vivid 7s?

@anjovandijk9797 2 месяца назад

Do you have any experience with Sparkos vs Staccato

@iiWiReviews 2 месяца назад

I haven't tried Staccato yet... I will try and look into them sometimes.

@sentabamakoteam7017 2 месяца назад

pozdrav,uspeo sam da nabavim eversolo dmp-a6 me,jako mi se svidja i radi perfektno.ali sad razmisljam da li vredelo staviti linearno napajanje .i hteo bi da pitam sta mi preporucujes od dacova,ovde u madjarskor za 1000 eura ima musician draco.smsl d400ex,smsl su-x,pegasus je malo skuplji 1500 ali to je vec malo puno za mene,svidja mi se a6me ali znas kako je to,uvek trazimo nesto bolje,hvala unapred gabor

@iiWiReviews 2 месяца назад

Pozdrav. Ja bih verovatno samo dodao linearno u A6 i uživao. Taman mu podigne performanse toliko da nisam siguran da se uopšte isplati trošiti sav taj ekstra novac na dodatni eksterni DAC.

@sentabamakoteam7017 2 месяца назад

@@iiWiReviews hvala

@JoelPavlov Час назад

Have you listened to V7 Classic? what's the difference with V7 Vivid?

@bunjidogg 2 месяца назад

Would love to see a blind test of all three with the same music, but that would be complicated, I realize.

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 let me guess, you think 30fps and 60fps feel the same lmao

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 Does one have to double blind test looking at a screen?

@Hetsu.. 2 месяца назад

@@crazyprayingmantis5596 Why dont you abx my comment?

@enricolisk1357 2 месяца назад

What is your recommendation? OpAmp rolling on the DAC or the AMP.

@Pete.across.the.street 2 месяца назад

Save your money and just buy a better amp or dac

@bruceevans3746 2 месяца назад

DAC rolling seems to make a much bigger difference in my case.

@IvanITpro 2 месяца назад

Both equally important to my ears

@IvanITpro 2 месяца назад

@@Pete.across.the.streetin my experience I save money when I buy good audio gear and can make it sound great with LPSU and discrete opamps. I solder the cheap IC ones out to put my own in. That’s saving money to me and owning great audio gear. 😉

@BoRerunn 2 месяца назад

Does anybody recommend to install them in a Fosi amp in mono ???

@RomanBagdasarov 2 месяца назад

I use them in ZA3 mono. V7 Vivid for XLR and v7 Classics for RCA. Switched from SS3602, Bursons sound cleaner, more alive and dynamic.

@BoRerunn 2 месяца назад

@@RomanBagdasarov awesome, dude🤟😎

@IvanITpro 2 месяца назад

@@RomanBagdasarovnow the problem is … what gear to put those Sparkos in to? 😅 I have 3 of them laying around, but there’s always a next device ... 🤦‍♂️😅

@noone-cf2zo 2 месяца назад

I COuld not het the Vivid 7 to work in my DAC, the Classic was the perfect sound for me, and better than the Sparko

@keith6872 2 месяца назад

For my type of music (deathmetal) I think the default Texas Instruments sound better than Sparkos in my Geshelli dac. The sparkos seemed brighter and more forward. Maybe the sparkos will sound better in my Fosi ZA3.