{"product_id":"burson-audio-playmate-3-usb-dac-headphone-amplifier","title":"Burson Audio Playmate 3 USB DAC \u0026 Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Playmate 3 combines an ESS9039 DAC supporting 768kHz PCM and DSD512 with a high-current headphone amplifier and preamp. It shares core design elements with Burson’s Conductor GT4, including its DAC output stage, single-ended headphone amplifier, opamp rolling, and Silent Power module upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3W Class-A Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS9039 High-Resolution DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDSD512 And 768kHz PCM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-Level Gain Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGaming Headset Mic Input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwappable NE5532 IC Opamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3 Is A Party\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Playmate 3 combines a high-performance ESS9039 DAC, 768kHz and DSD512 capability, high-current headphone amplification, and preamp functionality. Its architecture shares the DAC output stage and single-ended headphone amplifier design of Burson’s Conductor GT4 and supports opamp rolling and Silent Power module upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3 Is Here To Thrill\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 30W idling bias enables up to 3 watts per channel of Class-A amplification, supported by Burson’s Max Current Power Supply architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnect Them All\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXMOS USB-C connects phones, laptops, and streamers while supporting native DSD512 and 32-bit\/768kHz audio. The Playmate 3 is also Roon Tested for use with compatible Roon systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFun \u0026amp; Games\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Playmate 3 provides an HD microphone input for PC gaming and an optical input for gaming consoles. Remote preamp operation is optional; the Standard version is specified without a remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuieter Than Battery Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurson Silent Power modules provide power filtering intended to reduce regulator noise and preserve low-level musical detail. The page states a noise-filtering rate more than 200 times better than standard regulators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuper Charge or Go Fusion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePower-supply upgrades can further reduce DC noise. Burson identifies the Super Charger and Fusion Core as upgrade paths, with the Fusion Core using GaN transistors operating above 1 MHz and providing up to 480W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlaymate Your Way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Playmate 3 supports ongoing upgrades through swappable opamps, Silent Power modules, and compatible higher-performance external power supplies such as the Super Charger or Fusion Core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Burson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52899755327799,"sku":"185647","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/2860\/9079\/files\/BursonAudio-Playmate-3-USB-DAC-Headphone-Amplifier-Image-01.jpg?v=1787757645","url":"https:\/\/www.worldwidestereo.com\/products\/burson-audio-playmate-3-usb-dac-headphone-amplifier","provider":"World Wide Stereo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}