3XP here

The Burson Conductor 3XP is a super niche, super expensive all-in-one that’s interesting because it’s Class A and it actually includes a microphone input. Sound-wise I get a warm-bright tilt that reminds me of iFi, with good detail and staging and without the ESS glare I often hear, though it’s a bit soft in macro dynamics for the price.

Pros

+Rare microphone input on a high-end DAC/amp combo
+Powerful Class A amplification (especially balanced)
+Warm-bright tuning without obvious ESS glare
+Good detail and staging
+Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX and lots of inputs (including USB-C)

Cons

-Volume control behavior is awkward (big jump at 1, tiny steps after)
-Takes a long time to move through volume range (even with remote)
-Bass/macro dynamics feel a bit soft compared to Magnius/Modius
-Price is high and dedicated separates may outperform per dollar

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Burson Conductor 3XP Review | $1300 DAC/Amp For Gaming?

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Highlights

+Rare microphone input on a high-end DAC/amp combo
+Powerful Class A amplification (especially balanced)
+Warm-bright tuning without obvious ESS glare

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