Burson V7 Vivid Air Discrete Opamp

The Burson V7 Vivid Air is a fully-discrete DIP8 opamp designed as a direct replacement for compatible integrated circuit opamps in DACs, headphone amplifiers, preamps, and DIY audio equipment. Built on Burson Audio's V7 discrete architecture, it uses a multi-layer PCB that separates signal, ground, and shielding paths, while an aluminum enclosure provides mechanical protection and thermal stability. The V7 Vivid Air is engineered as a low-power, drop-in upgrade that maintains broad compatibility across a wide range of audio components.

Fully-discrete circuit architecture

Rather than relying on an integrated circuit, the V7 Vivid Air uses a fully-discrete design constructed from individual components. Its advanced multi-layer PCB separates signal, ground, and shielding layers to reduce interference while shortening critical signal paths. This layout helps preserve signal integrity throughout the amplification stage while maintaining compatibility with standard DIP8 sockets.

The opamp operates from ±4V to ±16V rails and draws approximately 15mA, allowing it to work in many existing audio circuits without significantly increasing power requirements.

Designed for transparent signal reproduction

The V7 Vivid Air is voiced to deliver an open and detailed presentation with precise stereo imaging and clean instrument separation. Burson also notes improvements in perceived noise floor along with enhanced micro and macro dynamics, allowing subtle musical information to remain more distinct while preserving the brand's characteristic natural presentation.

These design goals are intended to benefit compatible DACs, headphone amplifiers, and preamplifiers where the operational amplifier plays a significant role in the analog signal path.

Protected discrete construction

An aluminum enclosure surrounds the discrete circuitry, improving thermal stability during extended operation while protecting the internal components. Reverse voltage protection provides an additional safeguard during installation, helping reduce the risk of damage if the device is inserted incorrectly.

Simple DIP8 compatibility

The V7 Vivid Air is designed as a direct DIP8 replacement, allowing installation without permanent modification in equipment that supports socketed DIP8 opamps. It is available in Dual x2, Dual x1, and Single x2 configurations to accommodate different circuit designs.

Availability

The Burson V7 Vivid Air is available now on Apos.