Burson's Ultimate System? Voyager, Timekeeper & Fusion Core Reviewed More Than Just Another DAC/Amp.

Today we're taking a deep dive into one of the most ambitious systems Burson Audio has ever produced. In this review, I'll be covering the complete Burson Voyager ecosystem: 🔸 Conductor Voyager DAC / Headphone Amplifier / Preamplifier 🔸 Timekeeper Voyager Monoblock Amplifiers 🔸 Fusion Core GaN Power Supplies But this isn't just another audio review. We'll explore Burson's unique design philosophy, including their use of heavily biased Class-A circuits, high-current amplifier designs, V7 discrete op-amps, Silent Power technology, and external Fusion Core GaN power supplies. I'll also discuss my listening impressions using multiple speakers and headphones, including the Magnepan 1.7X, Spendor A7.2, Fyne F502S, Atohm Sirocco 2.24, Verum 2, and Shanling HW600. One of the biggest surprises? The Timekeeper Voyager monoblocks may actually be the stars of the entire system. If you're interested in high-end audio, Class-A amplification, high-current amplifier design, or Burson Audio products, this is a review you won't want to miss. If you are interested in acquiring some Burson gear, please consider using my affiliate link to Aposa Audio: https://apos.audio/collections/brand-... Old Guy Hifi Test Tracks Vol. 2 • Tidal: https://tidal.com/playlist/3cf20a05-c... • Qobuz: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/32846566 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7GE... • If you wish to join the channel please click here:    / @oldguyhifi   • Community Post Playlists:    • Post   All of my reviews are completely subjective. I do not accept payment for reviews. *DISCLOSURE: Some of the links below contain affiliate links from Skylabs Audio, Amazon, eBay or other resellers. If you purchase with those links, I do receive a small commission but, it doesn't affect your price or your ability to return something. My Reference Set up includes: • Advance Paris A12 Classic: https://shop.skylabsaudio.com?sca_ref... • Black Ice Audio F22 KT88 Integrated Tube Amp: https://blackiceaudio.com/integrated-... Speakers: • Wharfedale Diamond 12.4 Speakers: https://amzn.to/3WberDp • Martin Logan Impression 11 ESL: https://www.martinlogan.com/en/produc... • Magnepan LRS+: https://magnepan.com/collections/buy-... DACs: • LAIV Harmony R2R DAC: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-dac • Douk Audio Q100 Fully Balanced Desktop DAC: https://doukaudio.com/products/douk-a... • Singxer SDA-6 PRO2 AKM DAC: https://aoshida-audio.com/products/si... DDC/Re-Clockers • Singzer SU-2: https://apos.audio/products/singxer-s... • LAiV μDDC: https://www.laiv.audio/harmony-uddc • Douk Audio U2 Pro (2025): https://amzn.to/3WfNKy8 Streamers: • Audirvana is my primary streaming platform. 30 day free trial here: https://audirvana.com/try/ • Atoll MS120 Streamer DAC: https://www.paragonsns.com/products/a... • Cambridge MXN10: https://skylabsaudio.com/products/cam... CD Transports/Players • Shanling CT90 CD Transport: https://forte-distribution.com/produc... • ONIX Zenith XST20 Top-loading SACD/CD transport: https://forte-distribution.com/produc... Analog: • Fluance RT-84 turntable: https://amzn.to/4aMuZrt. • Black Ice Fusion 9 MKIII Tube Phono Preamplifier: https://blackiceaudio.com/preamplifie... • Audio Technica AT-OC9XEN MC Cart: https://amzn.to/3C0PCna Accessories/Cables: • IsoAcoustics Isolation Products: https://skylabsaudio.com/collections/... • Cabling by VIABLUE: https://viablue.de/en/. • Cabiling by WireWorld: https://www.theaudiolegacy.com/collec... Desktop gear: • LAiV Crescendo Verse: https://www.laiv.audio/crescendo-verse • Fyne F5E: https://upscaleaudio.com/products/fyn... • Cambridge Audio MXW70: https://skylabsaudio.com/products/mxw... • ISOAcoustics Aperta Series Stands: https://skylabsaudio.com/products/iso... • Sound Solver, Large Desktop HiFi Audio Rack: https://sound-solver.com/products/des... Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:40 Product intro 02:35 Burson's Design Philosophy 03:09 Conductor 04:48 Timekeeper 06:01 Fusion Core Overview 06:59 Close up Look at all 3 units 14:28 Test Gear 15:39 Headphone Performance 17:31 Speaker Performance 21:03 Final Thoughts 23:06 Outro