Description
The Burson Conductor Stellar is a compact all-in-one desktop system for listeners who want flagship-class performance without separate components. Built around a fully discrete Class-A amplifier and the ESS9039PRO DAC, it delivers high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM and native DSD512 through USB, optical, coaxial, or Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC and aptX HD. A dedicated ultra-low-noise IEM stage sets this unit apart, providing a clean background even for the most sensitive in-ear monitors alongside the main 8W balanced output that handles demanding planar headphones with ease. Burson's Silent Power modules and V7 discrete opamps shape the sound — reviewers at jjazzifi.com and primeaudio.org describe the presentation as powerful, precise, and naturally musical with impressive staging. Three packages (Standard, Deluxe, Max) offer upgradeable opamps and power supplies, all backed by a 3-year warranty.
Specifications
| DAC chip | ESS9039PRO (dual) |
| Amplifier topology | Fully discrete Class-A |
| Output power (balanced, 16Ω) | 8W |
| Output power (balanced, 32Ω) | ~5W |
| Output power (300Ω) | ~500mW |
| PCM support | Up to 32-bit / 768 kHz |
| DSD support | Native DSD512 (USB-C) |
| Digital inputs | USB-C (XMOS), Toslink, Coaxial, Bluetooth 5.0 (LDAC, aptX HD, AAC) |
| Headphone outputs | Balanced XLR, 6.35mm, 3.5mm |
| Preamp outputs | XLR, RCA, RCA subwoofer |
| IEM stage | Dedicated ultra-low-noise amplification |
| Dimensions | 210 × 200 × 75 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg |
| Power supply | 24V DC (Standard 5A / Deluxe Super Charger 5A / Max Fusion Core 15A) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
