Conducting a massive downsizing and sell-off due to retirement. Selling a pair of Burson Audio Timekeeper solid state amplifiers.mmthese are likely among the best (and most surprising) of amps you have never heard. Not chip or digitsl amps - these are fully discrete. These are the amps Clement Perry at Stereo Times compares to his previously-owned Mark Levinson ML23 amps. In awarding them a Publisher's Choice Award, he comments: "Therefore, I believe the Burson Audio Timekeeper as among the Best in Class ($2500 - $5000), as well as my pick for Publisher's Choice Most Wanted Component 2013!. Personally, I love to hear anything in its price range that can compete and/or outperform a pair of these minature musical beasts. Highly recommended." The Timekeepers are individually 80 watts per channel in stereo and when converted via a switch on the rear of the amp, up to 240 wpc mono (retail price is $2600 each) - priced at just over 38% of retail for a quick and easy sale at $950 each.
As an included upgrade, an Audio Horizons Platinum reference fuse ($117 each) has been installed in each amp - these fuses make a substantial improvement in the performance of these amps. Please note, the Burson Conductor also shown in the photograph has already been sold. The Timekeepers are the two components at the bottom of the stack. On a price to performance this set up is spectacular. In absolute performance, it is superb. All in a small form factor. There have been a lot of good things written about Burson equipment. Most people know about how well their headphone amps perform, but the Timekeepers stereo/mono power amps are also stunning. They are excellent stereo amps or for vertically bi-amping, but have extra magic when used as mono amps. Please do a search and read the great reviews and details. The amps are excellent to near-mint and come with their original Burson boxes and manual. The Timekeeper Amp Through the Timekeeper, Burson demonstrates the Burson approach with this timeless creation. consistent with the Burson less is more philosophy, the Timekeeper employs a new symmetrical bipolar transistor voltage gain stage. It is powered by a customized 300W transformer delivering 80W RMS PC. With its 40,000uF of power reserve, the Timekeeper is capable of achieving 300W of peak power which ensures absolute control with the finest micro details audible at all times. In Bridged Mode Apart from working as a stereo power amp the Timekeeper also works in mono block configuration delivering up to 240W RMS of power. In this mode, when a standard line level signal comes into the Timekeeper, a FET input stage splits the signal into two halves. (+ and -). One of the Timekeeper channels then amplifies just the + signal while the other channel amplifies just the - signal. After amplification the two halves are recombined at the output. In this mode, the Timekeeper doubles in voltage swing. It not only improves macro-dynamics, but also micro-dynamics through its extra power reserve. In this mode, the Timekeeper will have even the most demanding speakers under its absolute control. Furthermore, the Timekeeper accepts both RCA and XLR input signals when operating in Bridge Mode. This ensures that any source component and not just those with XLR output can take advantage of this configuration. Measurements
THD: (1khz @ 8 Ohm) 0.03%
Frequency response: 0hz – 50Khz (+/-3Db)
Signal to noise ratio: >98dB (CD , Line level)
Input Sensitivity / Impedance: 240 mV / 20K
Power Consumption: 300W (peak)
Stereo Mode: Output power: 80W @ 8 Ohm
Bridge Mode (RCA & XLR): Output power: 240W @ 8 Ohm
Operation Class AB
Power Consumption: 300W Peak
Power Requirement: 240V / 110V AC Inputs
2 x RCA line level input
1 x RCA line level input (For RCA bridge mode)
1 x XLR input (for XLR bridge mode) Outputs
2 x Stereo Speaker Blinding post General
Weight: app. 8 kg
Colour: silver anodized aluminium
Dimensions: 265 mm x 255 mm x 80 mm Package Content
1 x Timekeeper Power Amp
1 x Power cable
1 x User Manual (including 24 months warranty registration information)
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