CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Balanced digital/analog converter with 24-bit/96kHz DACs, HDCD capability, full remote control, five digital and two analog filter characteristics, and phase-inversion switching. High-precision master clock at the DAC with output to control Burmester transports. Digital inputs: ST, TosLink, AES/EBU, two RCA. Digital outputs: RCA, TosLink. Analog outputs, fixed volume: balanced and unbalanced. Analog outputs, variable volume: balanced and unbalanced. 60-step volume control. External power supply with 11,6000µF capacitor filtering.
Dimensions: Main chassis: 17.55" (450mm) W by 6.24" (160mm) H by 13.26" (340mm) D. Weight: 61.6 lbs (28kg), including aluminum base. Power supply: 18.80" (482mm) W by 3.70" (95mm) H by 11.12" (285mm) D. Weight: 19.8 lbs (9kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: 8-12-02.
Price: $33,000. Approximate number of dealers: 1.
Manufacturer: Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH, Kolonnenstr. 30G, 10829 Berlin, Germany. Tel: (49) 030-78-79-68-0. Fax: (49) 030-78-79-68-86. No US distribution (2007). Web: www.burmester.de.