BURSON AUDIO Headphone Amplifier User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- BURSON AUDIO
Table of Contents
BURSON AUDIO Headphone Amplifier
Product Information
The Burson Play is a versatile audio device that functions as a headphone amplifier, preamplifier, and USB DAC. It is designed to enhance your audio experience by delivering high-quality sound and providing various connectivity options.
Specifications
- Power Supply: External Power Supply 12V 5A
- Interfaces: USB, RCA
- Opamp Compatibility: Allows opamp changing for customization
- Warranty: 24 months (extendable to 5 years)
Product Usage Instructions
Unpacking
- Carefully unpack the Burson Play and inspect it for any shipping damage.
- If any shipping damage is found, contact your dealer immediately. Do not plug in the device.
- Save all packing materials for future shipping purposes.
Stand Alone Setup
- Connect the Burson Play to your audio source using the provided RCA cables or USB data cable.
- Connect the external power supply to the Burson Play.
- If using a PC, connect the 8 Pin PC motherboard connection cable and PC Slot Insect with RCA connectors.
- Turn on the power supply.
- Adjust the volume control knob to the desired level.
- To mute the device, press the volume control knob once. Press it again or turn the volume up to unmute.
- Alternatively, you can control volume and mute functions using the remote control (if available).
Internal Setup
- Follow the software setup guide provided in the manual for USB interface setup on different operating systems.
- For OSX, iOS, and Android systems, no driver is needed.
- For Windows OS, download and set up the required drivers from the Burson Audio website support page.
Break-in, Warm-up, and Caring
- Allow the Burson Play to undergo a break-in period for optimal performance. This involves using the device regularly over a period of time.
- Before using the device, ensure it has warmed up for a few minutes.
- Take care of the device by keeping it clean and avoiding exposure to extreme temperatures or moisture.
Opamp Change & Upgrade
The Burson Play allows users to change opamps to customize the sound
according to their preferences. When changing opamps:
- Be aware that the opamp power supply voltage in the Burson Play is +/-15V.
- Note that there are 3 dual opamps and 2 single opamps at various stages of the signal chain.
- Refer to the provided diagram for the correct position and orientation of the opamps.
FAQ
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Q: How can I extend the warranty for my Burson Play?
A: You can extend the warranty to 5 years by registering your Play unit on the Burson Audio warranty page: https://www.bursonaudio.com/warranty/ -
Q: What are the warranty conditions for Burson Audio products?
A: The warranty period begins at the date of sale and is subject to the following conditions:- This is a non-transferable warranty.
- The product is only warranted in the country of original sale by Burson or an authorized dealer.
- The product must not have been modified in any manner, or the warranty is void.
Burson Play
Headphone Amplifier / Pre Amplifier / USB DAC
User Manual
Free warranty extension to 5 years! Ref. page 6 for details Thank You.
- All of us at Burson Audio would like to say thank you, and congratulations for purchasing the Burson Play. We sincerely believe that your Burson Play is an intelligent investment that will bring you many years of musical enjoyment and satisfaction.
- We understand how eager you are to begin listening and we want you to become familiar with the full capabilities of the Burson Play. However, before powering on the device, we encourage you to look through the manual.
Team Burson
- The less the equipment tampers with the music, the greater the music becomes. This has been the core design philosophy of Burson Audio since 1996. If the equipment is honest and transparent then the proper tempo, dynamics and tone will materialize as a natural expression of the music and it becomes unnecessary to flavor the original sound. We believe that this ideal can never be achieved through standard circuitry building blocks such as opamps, IC regulators or even standard transformers. Instead we work towards this ideal through the research and development of customized solid state circuitries that are developed specifically to suit our applications. Only then will each and every component involved be pushed to their performance peak. And only then will the end result be consistent with our idealism.
- Team Burson
Unpacking
After carefully unpacking your Burson Play, inspect for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Burson Play into any outlet if you find shipping damage. Please save all packing materials so the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises.
The Accessories
- Play Headphone Amp / Pre Amp / DAC
- External Power Supply 12V 5A
- RCA Cables
- USB Data cable
- 8 Pin PC motherboard connection cable
- PC Slot Insect with RCA connectors
- Remote control unit (optional)
- Warranty registration card
Stand Alone Setup
- Make sure the unit is off. ( o )
- Connect the 12V external power supply to the Play （via the barral socket)
- Connect the USB cable between the Play and your PC / Mac
- Connect the Pre Out of the Play to your powered speaker / power amp + speaker setup
- Connect your headphones to the Headphone Out of the Play
- Power on ( I ) the Play with its power switch and check if the volume level display lights up.
- Turn the volume control knob to adjust volume. Press the volume knob once to muted. Press the knob again or turn the volume up to unmute.
- You can also control volume and mute the Play from its remote control.
- At this point the physical setup of the unit is completed, please follow the software setup guide.
Internal Setup
- Make sure the unit is off. ( o ). Then insect the Play into the PC drive bay.
- Apply 4 X 2.5mm bolt to the side of the Play unit and secure it in the PC drive bay.
- Connect the 12V internal power supply to the Play （via the 4 pin Molex socket)
- Connect the special 8pin USB cable between the Play and the PC motherboard.
- Install the Burson Slot Insect with preamp output connectors.
- Connect the Pre Out of the Play to the Burson Slot Insect.
- Set the power switch on the Play to ON ( I ).
- Connect your headphone to the Headphone Out of the Play
- Power on your PC and check if volume level display light up.
- At this point the physical setup of the unit is completed, please follow the software setup guide.
Connections
USB interface software setup guide.
For OSX, iOS, Andriod system, no driver is needed. For Windows OS driver
download and setup procedures please visit our main website for support:
https://www.bursonaudio.com/downloads/
Break-in, Warm-up and Caring.
- The sound of the Burson Play improves steadily within minutes after powered-up. Depending on the resolution of the system and the attentiveness of the listener, you may find that the sound continues to improve over the first several weeks of operation.
- Never, connect or disconnect the headphone jack or the RCA cables from the Play while music is playing. This could damage the Play. After your listening session, please disconnect the headphone jack from the Play to prolong the working life of its headphone output socket.
Opamp Change & Upgrade
The Burson Play allows opamp changing to customise its sound to the owner’s preference. When changing opamps, please be aware of the following:
- The opamp power supply voltage in the Burson Play is +/-15V
- There are 3 dual opamps and 2 single opamps at various stage of the signal chain.
- Please refer to the following diagram for the position and correct orientation of the opamps.
The Initial Powering up
Make sure volume control has been turned to minimal when using your Play for
the first time. Always power on your source machine first and your power amp
last. When powering down your system reverse the steps.
Free Warranty Extension
All Burson Audio products are covered by 24 months of warranty (See conditions
below). You can extend the warranty to 5 years by register your Play unit on
our warranty page:
https://www.bursonaudio.com/warranty/ .
Warranty Conditions
Burson Audio warrants that this product shall be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for: The warranty period begins at the date of sale
and is subject to the following requirements and understandings:
- This is a non-transferable warranty.
- This product is only warranted in the country of original sale by Burson / authorised dealer.
- The product must not have been modified in any manner whatsoever, or the warranty is immediately voided.
- The product must not have been stored in a humid, damp environment; nor subjected to weather, water, or salt spray.
- During the warranty period Burson will replace a defective Burson Play with a similar available product, at no cost to the owner for labour, materials, and shipping charges from Burson.
- Burson shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure of a Burson Play. Burson will not pay for loss of use or inconvenience caused by the failure of a Burson Play. Burson will not pay for damage caused to other audio components caused by the failure of the Burson Play within the limits allowed by Australian Law.
- The compatibility between our USB receiver and your computer is dependent on software drivers provided to Burson by the USB chip manufacturer. Therefore Burson cannot guarantee compatibility of our USB receiver during or after the warranty period.
References
- Manual-Hub.com – Free PDF manuals!
- Downloads & Support - Burson Audio
- Warranty Registration (Finished product) - Burson Audio