Burson PLAYMATE 3  Headphone Amp / Pre-amp / DAC  
 
More than a Facelift
Playmate 3 is more than a pretty new outfit. It is a complete transformation from the already famous P1 and P2
Beautiful, Cool, with a different Touch
 
3 is a Party!
With its sleek design and powerful performance, the Playmate 3 combines a high-performance ESS9039 DAC with 768kHz and DSD512 capability, a high-current headphone amp, and a remote-controlled preamp—delivering an exceptional listening experience.
The Playmate 3 packs the same high-performance DNA as our flagship Conductor GT4! With the same advanced DAC output stage, single-ended headphone amplifier, and support for opamp rolling and Silent Power module upgrades, it delivers flagship-level performance in every detail.
 
3 is here to thrill!
The Playmate 3 operates at a 30W idling bias, delivering 3 watts per channel with precise Class-A audio and robust power, thanks to our Max Current Power Supply.
 
Connect Them All.
Easily connect the Playmate 3 to phones, laptops, or streamers via XMOS USB-C, supporting native DSD512 and 32-bit/768kHz audio. Additionally, it’s Roon Tested, ensuring seamless connectivity with Roon Ready devices.
 
Fun and Games.
HD mic input for PC gaming, optical input for gaming consoles, and optional remote preamp for movie nights. Sounds good whatever you do.
 
Quieter Than Battery Power
To reproduce your favourite songs with perfect clarity, you need clean DC power. The Playmate 3 features the Burson Silent Power (SP) Modules, each with a noise filtering rate over 200 times better than standard regulators. This ensures every tiny detail in your music is crystal clear and noise-free.
 
Super Charge or Go Fusion!
The Playmate 3’s performance elevates with an upgraded power supply. The Burson Super Charger operates at a higher frequency than conventional units, reducing DC noise and enhancing the signal-to-noise ratio. The Burson Fusion Core, powered by advanced GaN transistors operating above 1 MHz, provides up to 480W, making it one of the most advanced power supplies in audio—with a striking design.
 
These optional upgrades further reduce DC noise, allowing for a deeper exploration of micro-details, revealing more texture, decay, and acoustic nuances between instruments and vocals.
 
Playmate your way!
The Playmate 3 is designed for endless upgradability, ready to elevate your listening experience! Its signature sound comes from Burson’s discrete opamps, while Silent Power Modules deliver pristine power filtering. Want even more power? Add the Super Charger or Fusion Core to amp up the energy! The Playmate 3 effortlessly adapts to your style, combining high performance with timeless sophistication.
 
Measurement
 
Package Content
 
Input impedance:
38 KOhms
Burson Playmate 3
IC Opamps for warranty diagnostic use.
Frequency response:
± 1 dB 0 – 35Khz
 
 
THD:
<0.002%
Versions
 
Output impedance (Head Amp):
<2 Ohm
Standard - NE5532 IC Opamps/ SP01 / 24V3A PSU / No Remote
 
Output impedance (Pre Out):
15 Ohm
Deluxe - V7 Vivid Opamps / SP02 / Super Charger 3A / With Remote
 
 
 
 
 
General
 
 
 
Inputs:
USB | Toslink | Coaxial | 3.5 AUX headset with Mic
Weight:
app. 3Kg
Outputs:
Pre-Amp | DAC | Headphone Jack
Dimensions:
190mm x 150dimm x 60mm
 
 
 
 
Impedance (Headphone Jack)
Power
Signal to Noise Ratio
Separation
16 Ohm
3.5W
96db
99%
32 Ohm
2.5W
97db
99%
100 Ohm
600mW
98db
99%
150 Ohm
400mW
96db
99%
300 Ohm
150mW
95db
99.50%
 
 
 
 
DAC Spec
 
XMOS USB Spec
 
Channel Separation:
128 dB @ 1KHz, 121 dB @ 20KHz
Desktop OS:
Win XP, 7, 8, 10 Mac OSX
THD+N:
0.0018% @ 1KHz, 0dBFS
Mobile OS:
iOS* & Android (OTG support)
 
 
PCM & DXD Support:
PCM ≤ 768kHz up to 32bits
 
 
Native DSD:
Native DSD 64 / 128 / 256 / 512
 
 
DSD over PCM:
DoP64 / DoP128 / DoP256
 
 
Asynchronous Isochronous