Wide-bandwidth dip-8 Op-amp

The Burson V5i is a compact hybrid audio opamp designed for listeners who want a simple, meaningful upgrade. It combines an IC foundation with discrete components, delivers wide-bandwidth performance, and drops directly into most DIP-8 sockets for a quick path to cleaner, more dynamic sound.

Hybrid design with discrete DNA

The V5i blends integrated circuitry with discrete parts to unlock higher linearity and wider bandwidth. This mixed architecture supports fast slew rates and low distortion, letting your gear resolve finer micro-details without strain. It’s a quiet, stable component that helps your chain sound more articulate from top to bottom.

Easy installation

Its DIP-8 footprint fits directly into compatible DACs, headphone amplifiers, and preamps. No adapters or modification. Just a clean swap that lets you hear the benefit immediately. For anyone who prefers an upgrade path that doesn’t require tools, the V5i offers a direct route to better sound.

High-bandwidth performance

A 50 MHz bandwidth gives the V5i room to deliver fast transient response and natural decay. This contributes to stronger imaging and a darker noise floor. Clearer edges, quieter backgrounds, and more stable placement of instruments make long listening sessions more rewarding.

Consistent, refined sound

The V5i shares the expressive character of Burson’s full-size discrete opamps. Its presentation is quick, open, and smooth, with a neutral tonal balance that works with a wide range of gear. It adds nuance without taking over the system’s overall personality.

Product highlights

• Hybrid IC and discrete opamp architecture
  
• DIP-8 form factor for direct installation
  
• Wide 50 MHz bandwidth for improved clarity
  
• Low-noise, low-distortion operating behavior
  
• Compatible with many DACs, headphone amplifiers, and preamps
  
• Worldwide lifetime replacement support

Specs

• Bandwidth: 50 MHz
  
• Form factor: DIP-8
  
• Operating voltage: Manufacturer-specified
  
• THD+N: Low-distortion design
  
• Signal-to-noise ratio: High-performance discrete-assisted IC topology
  
• Dimensions: 0.48 in × 0.57 in × 1.14 in (12.4 mm × 14.5 mm × 29 mm)

What’s included

• One Burson V5i hybrid audio opamp
  
• Manufacturer documentation