The GENIUS is a true 50W per channel power amplifier that produces sound equal to or better than the most expensive separate components. The GENIUS has a USB input connector so you can plug your computer directly into the amplifier, connect the speakers, and turn up the volume. You need only a computer with Burwen Bobcat software, the GENIUS, and speakers. Simple, easy to use, reliable, and incredibly musical, at extremely reasonable cost.. The GENIUS is also an exceptionally beautiful design, with finely machined aluminum chassis panels and precision graphics.
Two analog inputs are provided for inputs such as FM Tuner, Phono Section, or TV cable box. A stereo line out enables the GENIUS to function as a USB DAC to drive another system. A ¼” headphone jack provides 50W of power per channel to drive the finest headphones, which tend to require significantly more power than lower quality headphones.
The dimensions of the GENIUS are very compact: 4.5” wide, 8” high, and 10” deep. It fits comfortably on a desk, bookshelf, or computer workstation. The side panels dissipate significant heat while running only slightly warm, so ventilation is not a problem in most applications.
The quality of parts selected for the GENIUS are top quality, including gold plated connectors, perfectly machined aluminum panels, and state-of-the-art circuit boards and components. We invite you to compare the quality of sound and construction of the GENIUS with separate components costing 20 times as much. 50W per channel is more than enough for most music lovers to enjoy all their favorite music. Our larger systems will play louder and have more bass extension, but the sonic quality is comparable.
Some people claim that CD’s ripped to the hard drive of a computer in “lossless” (bit for bit identical to the CD) sound better than the actual CD’s. Most people agree that 128k MP3 files played through Burwen Bobcat sound better than the actual CD. Therefore, CD’s ripped to the hard drive in even 128k MP3 sound better than any CD player. There is no question that computer based systems are the medium of the future. The GENIUS makes is easy, low cost, practical and fun to move to the next level of sound reproduction.
Price: $3,000 plus $200 for the Burwen Bobcat software.