Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Modular class-AB, dual-mono integrated amplifier with remote control, optional MC phono and DAC streamer modules, the latter Roon Ready and equipped with internet radio. Analog inputs: two balanced (XLR). Digital inputs: two USB 2.0, Type A, one USB-C, microSD (SD1), HDMI ARC, S/PDIF (RCA), TosLink, AES3. Analog outputs: XLR pre-out (one fixed, one variable), 6.3mm headphone jack, multiway loudspeaker binding posts. Digital outputs: S/PDIF (RCA), TosLink. Power output: 95Wpc into 8 ohms (19.8dBW); 155Wpc into 4 ohms (18.9dBW; both rated at ~230V AC, 50Hz; Burmester says that power at 120V will be "about the same or slightly higher"). Pulse power stereo (CEA): 200Wpc into 4 ohms (23dBW), 110Wpc into 8 ohms (20.4dBW). Damping factor (100Hz, 4 ohms): >1000. Power frequency response (–3dB, 1/8 rated power into 4 ohms): 10hz–110kHz. THD+N at 1kHz (50W, 4 ohm): 0.0048%. Channel separation (1kHz, 1V): >100dB. Channel imbalance: 0.1dB. S/N ratio (unweighted at rated power, 1kHz and 20kHz into 4 ohms): >112dB. Input resistance balanced/single-ended: 35k ohms/28k ohms. Maximum input level (1% THD+N, 1kHz): 5.6V RMS. Output impedance, balanced, pre-out: 100 ohms. Power consumption: 0.5W standby, 40W idle, 650W max. DAC/streamer module is Roon Ready (Roon server required), plays internet radio, and streams from Apple AirPlay 2, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, and Bluetooth. Supported music-data formats: WAV, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, DFF, DSF, MP3, WMA, OGG, M4A, M4P, AAC, and OPUS. Playlist formats: M3U, PLS, and WPL. Wi-Fi certified for Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Bluetooth: 10dBm maximum transmission power. MC phono module includes switchable subsonic filter. Input impedance choices: 33, 47, 91, 120, 390, 47k ohms. Headphone maximum output at 1kHz (1% THD+N): 9.5V/146mW into 620 ohms, 4.8V/720mW into 32 ohms, 3.15V/620mW into 16 ohms. Headphone THD+N: 0.0012% at 1.8V, 0.0027% at 0.9V, 0.0037% at 0.62V.
Dimensions: 17.72" (450mm) W × 6.97" (177mm) H × 18.9" (480mm) D. Weight: 64lb (29kg).
Finish: Silver, black, or custom.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 2320164. Manufactured in Berlin.
Price: $25,000. MC phono module, $5000. DAC/streamer module, $10,000. Custom finishes, $3000. Approximate number of US dealers: 14. Warranty: 5 years parts and labor.
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: 17.72" (450mm) W × 6.97" (177mm) H × 18.9" (480mm) D. Weight: 64lb (29kg).
Finish: Silver, black, or custom.
Serial number of unit reviewed: 2320164. Manufactured in Berlin.
Price: $25,000. MC phono module, $5000. DAC/streamer module, $10,000. Custom finishes, $3000. Approximate number of US dealers: 14. Warranty: 5 years parts and labor.
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.
