Burson Audio Playmate 3 Headphone Amp and DAC

Redefining Audio Performance for Headphones

The Playmate 3 features a sleek design and powerful performance, combining a high-performance ESS9039 DAC with 768kHz and DSD512 capability, a high-current headphone amp, and a remote-controlled preamp for an exceptional listening experience. It shares the same high-performance DNA as Burson Audio's flagship Conductor GT4, including an advanced DAC output stage, single-ended headphone amplifier, and support for OpAmp rolling and Silent Power upgrades, delivering flagship-level performance in every detail.

Class-A Headphone Amp
The Playmate 3 operates at a 30W idling bias, delivering 3 watts per channel with precise Class-A audio and robust power, thanks to our Max Current Power Supply.

Connect Them All
Easily connect the Playmate 3 to phones, laptops, or streamers via XMOS USB-C, supporting native DSD512 and 32-bit/768kHz audio. Additionally, it’s Roon Tested, ensuring seamless connectivity with Roon Ready devices. HD mic input for PC gaming, optical input for gaming consoles, and optional remote preamp for movie nights. Sounds good whatever you do.

Quieter Than Battery Power
To reproduce your favorite songs with perfect clarity, you need clean DC power. The Playmate 3 features the Burson Silent Power (SP) Modules, each with a noise filtering rate over 200x better than standard regulators. This ensures every tiny detail in your music is crystal clear and noise-free.

Main features:

• Advanced DAC: Equipped with the ESS9039 DAC, it supports PCM up to 768kHz and native DSD512.
• Powerful Amplification: The high-current headphone amplifier delivers 3 watts per channel.
• Connectivity: Features XMOS USB-C input for seamless connection to phones, laptops, or streamers, and is Roon Tested for integration with Roon Ready devices.
• Gaming and Multimedia: Includes an HD microphone input for PC gaming and an optical input for gaming consoles.
• Upgradability: Optional upgrades include Burson discrete opamps, Silent Power Modules, the Super Charger, and even the Fusion Core, allowing you to tailor and enhance performance over time.

Tech Specs:

• Type: Headphone Amp
• Form Factor: Desktop
• Headphone Channels: 2 Channels
• Audio Inputs: 1 x Optical/Toslink, 1 x USB-C, Coaxial, 3.5 Aux
• Audio Outputs: 1 x 1/4" Headphone jack, 1 x Pre-amp 1 x DAC
• Remote control: Included
• Input Impedance:: 38 KOhms
• Frequency range: ± 1 dB 0 – 35Khz
• Headphone Impedance: 16 to 300 Ohms
• Input impedance: +6 dB
• THD+N (@ 1KHz, 0dBFS) : 0.0018%
• Desktop OS: Win XP, 7, 8, 10 Mac OSX
• Mobile OS: iOS* & Android (OTG support)
• Power Supply: Standard 24V/3A
• Dimensions (DxWxH): 19 × 15 × 6 cm
• Weight: 3 kg
• Discover more Burson Audio [Playmate 3]: https://www.bursonaudio.com/products/playmate-3/