Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Stereo power amplifier configurable as monoblock. Inputs: Stereo XLR (balanced); unbalanced possible via supplied adapters, mono bridging via supplied adapter. Proprietary BurLink interface. Outputs: Two pair spade-lug binding posts. 20A IEC power inlet (C20). Maximum power output, stereo: 165Wpc into 8 ohms (22.2dBW), 275Wpc into 4 ohms (21.4dBW), 400Wpc into 2 ohms (20dBW); in mono, 565W into 8 ohms (27.5dBW), 785W into 4 ohms (25.95dBW); stable into any load at all frequencies. Damping factor (100Hz into 4 ohms): >1500. Gain (stereo, mono): 34.2dB, 40.2dB. Input resistance, balanced/unbalanced: 1.9k ohms/12k ohms. Input sensitivity (1% THD+N, 4 ohms): 770 mV. Power frequency response into 4 ohms (–3dB at 1/8 full power): 5hz–180kHz+. THD+N (1kHz/50W/4 ohm): 0.0097%. S/N ratio (unweighted, 1kHz, measured to 20kHz at full rated power into 4 ohms: >112dB. Power consumption (Off, Standby, On, Max): 0.07W, 0.46W, 65W, 1680W.
Dimensions: 19.53" (496mm) W × 8.5" (216mm) H × 18.86" (479mm) D. Weight: 92.59lb (42kg).
Finish: Silver or "Nocturnal Noir" (flat black).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 2180142 and 2180159. Manufactured in Berlin, Germany.
Price: $50,000 each. Approximate number of dealers: 14 US, 16 North America.
Manufacturer: Burmester Audiosysteme, Wilhelm-Kabus-Strasse 47, 10829 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 7879680. Web: burmester.de. US office: Burmester Home Audio, 636 Metromont Rd. Suite D, Hiram, GA 30141. Tel: (404) 400-7743.
Dimensions: 19.53" (496mm) W × 8.5" (216mm) H × 18.86" (479mm) D. Weight: 92.59lb (42kg).
Finish: Silver or "Nocturnal Noir" (flat black).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 2180142 and 2180159. Manufactured in Berlin, Germany.
Price: $50,000 each. Approximate number of dealers: 14 US, 16 North America.
Manufacturer: Burmester Audiosysteme, Wilhelm-Kabus-Strasse 47, 10829 Berlin, Germany. Tel: +49 30 7879680. Web: burmester.de. US office: Burmester Home Audio, 636 Metromont Rd. Suite D, Hiram, GA 30141. Tel: (404) 400-7743.
