Headphones amplifiers — Burson Audio Soloist Stellar

The Soloist Stellar is a genuinely accomplished headphone amplifier from Burson Audio, a well-established Australian manufacturer known for genuinely accomplished, discrete-transistor headphone amplifier engineering, built with an exceptionally wide bandwidth and near-immeasurable distortion. The Soloist Stellar brings Burson's considered engineering to dedicated headphone amplification.

Key specs that matter

Maximum power is 500mW at 32 ohms or 50mW at 300 ohms. Frequency response extends down to 0Hz and up to an exceptionally wide 55,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Total harmonic distortion is under a near-immeasurable 0.0005% at 1V RMS into 300 ohms. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 105dB. Output impedance is a remarkably low 0.5 ohms. At 210 x 200 x 75mm and 5kg, the Soloist Stellar maintains a genuinely substantial headphone amplifier chassis reflecting Burson's considered engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean, detailed headphone amplification reflecting the near-immeasurable 0.0005% distortion figure combined with the remarkably low output impedance, consistent with Burson's broader accomplished discrete-transistor engineering philosophy.

Pairing

The remarkably low 0.5-ohm output impedance handles a wide variety of headphone impedances with exceptional control.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable discrete-transistor headphone amplifiers offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point. This overview reflects the best currently available information for this product, and buyers are encouraged to confirm complete specifications directly with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before finalising any purchasing decision. Careful research and, where possible, a hands-on demonstration remain the best complements to any written overview when evaluating a specific piece of audio equipment for a particular system and room. Genuinely worth exploring further with a trusted dealer to determine real-world fit for a specific space and system, and highly recommended within the current context of available information. A dependable choice overall for this specific category and price point in the current market. Recommended overall. A dependable choice worth shortlisting at this price point in the current market.