Burl Audio B2 Bomber DAC
Best high end converter for professional studio engineers seeking analog warmth.
This converter trades clinical transparency for a thick, analog-inspired character that makes digital monitoring feel alive. It’s the rare piece of gear that adds weight and depth to your signal path, turning sterile mixes into something punchy, musical, and effortlessly three-dimensional.
$2875.50
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Front End Audio
Who it's for
- Mixing engineers seeking a musical, non-clinical digital-to-analog conversion experience
- Studio owners needing a rock-solid master clock for multiple devices
- Professional producers requiring reliable, tour-grade hardware for demanding sessions
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious creators looking for high value at a lower cost
- Purists demanding absolute transparency without any added sonic character
- Electronic musicians needing many simultaneous inputs and outputs
Performance breakdown
Sonic Character
Delivers a rich, analog-inspired warmth that makes digital tracks feel alive.
Spatial Imaging
Creates an expansive 3D soundstage that reveals deep layers in mixes.
Clocking Stability
Low-jitter performance ensures rock-solid signal integrity for critical monitoring sessions.
Metering Accuracy
High-definition visual feedback provides precise control over your output levels.
Build Quality
Rugged, professional-grade construction built to withstand years of studio abuse.
Connectivity Versatility
Essential digital inputs are covered, though lacking modern USB or Thunderbolt.
Key Specs
Sample Rate
44.1k Hz to 192k Hz
Bit Depth
24 bit
Channels
2
Op-Amps
NextGen BOPA8 all discrete
Dynamic Range
115dB
THD+N
-96dB
Output Level
+22dBU
Inputs
AES, SPDIF, Toslink
Clocking
BNC word clock input with two outputs
Frequency Response
10Hz to 22kHz (+/- 0.1dB at 48kHz)
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