Burson Soloist 3XP vs Violectric V280 - $1k Amp Battle!

This was a tough one. It’s hard enough for me to justify having one $1k amp, I definitely can’t keep two! This video was me working through the decision to keep either the Burson Soloist 3xp (w/ Super Charger) or the Violectric V280 Final Edition. TLDW; they are both wonderful amps, but I ended up going with the v280. Gotta watch for the deets!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Builds & Features
03:30 - Super Charger?
05:00 - Sound Comparison
-8:59 - Conclusions

Links to stuff mentioned in the video (some affiliate):
Burson Soloist 3xp: https://amzn.to/3j8qK0f
Violectric V280: https://massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Soekris 2541 DAC: https://soekris.modhouseaudio.com/soe...
Singxer SA1: https://amzn.to/3LK8qXt
(my choice for a bit cheaper amp, the Geshelli E2 is also quite good)
Geshelli E2: https://geshelli.com/shop/ols/product...

Playlist of other Amp & DAC videos:    • Amps & DACs  

Check this playlist for reviews of all those TOTL headphones mentioned:    • Open Back Headphones  

Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.

Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.

Head-Fi: https://www.head-fi.org/
HifiGuides: https://forum.hifiguides.com/
Reddit:   / avexchange  
Hifi-shark: https://www.hifishark.com/
US AudioMart: https://www.usaudiomart.com/


Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):

Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: https://koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: https://amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: https://amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: https://amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Entry Level DAC: Modi 3+: https://www.schiit.com/products/modi-1
Entry Level Amp: IEMagni: https://www.schiit.com/products/magni-1
Entry Balanced DAC: SMSL SU8: (look used)
Or Modius: https://www.schiit.com/products/modius

My Main DAC: Soekris 2541: https://soekris.modhouseaudio.com/soe...
My Main Amp: Violectric V280 Final Edition: https://massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Tube Amp: Schiit Vali: https://www.schiit.com/products/vali-3
Headphone #1: Hifiman He1000v2: https://apos.audio/products/hifiman-h...
Headphone #2: Focal Elex w/ Dekoni Fenestrated Sheepskin: https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-focal...
Headphone #3: OG NIghthawks: (look used)
Gaming Headphone: HE560v4: adorama.rfvk.net/6bnGoG
Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: https://amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Mojo: https://amzn.to/3CbYWQs
TWS: Sony XM4: https://amzn.to/3Glr7Py

Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: https://hartaudiocables.com/
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: https://amzn.to/3vEdwxO

Recording Gear:
Canon M50: https://amzn.to/3ba7KKJ
Sigma 16mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/3vF6SaB
Beyerdynamic Fox Mic: https://amzn.to/3hoQ01v
Canon M100 (overhead): https://amzn.to/31lZAxT
Canon 22mm 2.0 (overhead): https://amzn.to/3dowiAO

#violectric #burson #amp