Solid State Buffer

Just to throw my 2 cents in if you find one. The Burson buffer is what Chris Johnson of Parts Connexion called the Cadillac of buffers. It is awesome. I have some very nice systems and components and on my well balanced system there is no negatives with the Burson buffer and big positives. You could put a want add in the classified section and possibly get one that way.

The FirstWatt Pass B-1 is an excellent discrete buffer using high speed JFETs. Hard to beat. If you are handy with a soldering iron you can build one - Pass sells the boards and stuffing guide at PassDIY.com

There's a Burson buffer for sale at John's Hi Fi Exchange in Melbourne for $300 AU.
http://hifiexchange.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&path=45_49&product_id=1047

Thanks Guys,

I checked out the Pass site and they sell an empty circuit board only; no parts that I can see. That's not in my future. As for the used Burson in Melbourne, well I'm in the USA and shipping would add a lot to the cost, but I will keep that in mind. Thanks again... John

Would you be opposed to using a solid state preamp as buffer? I've used tube preamps as a buffer between my digital/analog sources and my preamp. I don't see how that could be a problem with a solid state preamp.

You would have more choices that way IMO. Just choose a solid state preamp that interests you or fits your criteria.