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Summary of Contents for Burson Playmate 3
- Page 1 Burson Playmate 3 (P-172) Headphone Amplifier / Pre Amplifier User Manual Register for warranty Ref. page 11 for details...
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Page 2: Our Philosophy
We know you're excited to start using it, but we suggest getting to know everything your new Burson Playmate 3 can do first. Please take a moment to read through the manual before turning the device on. Our Philosophy The less the equipment tampers with the music, the greater the purity and musical enjoyment become. -
Page 3: Basic Setup
After carefully unpacking your Burson Playmate 3, inspect for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not power on your Burson Playmate 3 if you find shipping damage. Please save all packing materials so the unit can be quickly and safely shipped if the need arises. - Page 4 Connections...
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Page 5: Menu Items
Never connect or disconnect the RCA or XLR output cables from the Playmate 3 while music is playing. This could damage the Playmate 3. Please stop the music source before disconnecting. - Page 6 DPLL(BW) HI* / MID / LOW / OFF DPLL bandwidth setting IRR(BW) BW / 8 IRR filter bandwidth setting. This change the defaul bandwidth value to higher or lower. (refer to SABRE DAC BW / 4 Digital Path below) BW / 2 BW X 2 BW X 4 IBW X 8...
- Page 7 FIR Filters are part of the digital process built in the DAC chip. These filter settings mainly affect high-frequency roll-offs usually in the 18khz and above frequency range. The effect of the filter settings is very subtle and may not always be audible. For more information on any of the DAC setting, please refer to the official ESS9038 datasheet.
- Page 8 Press the Menu button to remember the setting and escape from the Menu. ● Opamp Upgrade To enhance the performance of your Burson device by upgrading the opamp, kindly adhere to the following three simple steps: Step 1: Prior to changing opamps, ensure that the amplifier is not powered. Safely disconnect the power cable from the back of the unit before proceeding to open the device and make any modifications to its internal circuitry board.
- Page 9 For instance, if your I/V stage currently contains two NE5532 dual opamps and you intend to upgrade them to Burson duals, it is recommended that both NE5532 opamps be replaced at once. This approach ensures the...
- Page 10 Silent Power Module Upgrade Upgrading the SP modules even further enhances the performance of Burson products. The table below shows our variety of SP modules： When upgrading SP modules, please refer to our diagram or take photos of the default modules so you know where each module should be placed.
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Page 11: Maintenance
Please contact our service team to obtain detailed instructions on how to do this. The Initial Powering up Make sure volume control has been turned to minimal when using your Playmate 3 for the first time. Always power on your source machine first and your power amp last. When powering down your... -
Page 12: Free Warranty Extension
To select the Source - Rotate the Volume dial until the desired input is shown and press inwards to Select. Free Warranty Extension All Burson Audio products are covered by 24 months + 12 months of warranty (See conditions below). https://www.bursonaudio.com/warranty/. Warranty Conditions... - Page 13 Warranty Registration...
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