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Burmester Katalog Part 1 English
Burmester Katalog Part 1 English
The highest level of sound reproduction has been achieved when one stops thinking about where it is coming from.
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dieter burmester
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company philosophy
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handmade in berlin 06 perfection 08 philosophies and design 10 technology and ease of use 12
burmester productlines
reference line top line classic line home theater
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burmester components 26
cd player28 musiccenter 32 d/a converter 36 surround processor38 preamplifier40 phono preamp 46 power amps 48 multichannel power amps 52 integrated amps54 fm tuner 56 power conditioner57 loudspeaker58 racks64 cables66
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burmester and porsche 70 burmester and bugatti 72 awards74
technical specifications 77
handmade in berlin
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Since 1977 Burmester Audiosysteme has been manufacturing high-end audio components of unsurpassed quality. From the very beginning the objective has been to create a perfect blend of highest-quality sound, technological innovation and timeless design. Highly trained technicians assemble all Burmester com-
ponents by hand in its Berlin factory. Because Made in Germany is a label that is taken very seriously by Burmester. Burmesters research and development department constantly strives to not only keep up with the latest advances but to set its own trends and standards. From the first design sketch via a number of prototypes to the
final product shipped from the Berlin factory: each component that bears the Burmester name has been developed in its entirety in-house. As an audio pioneer, Burmester has created a number of legendary components that have become icons of the high-end audio universe.
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Acoustically perfect
plugged To achieve absolute sound quality requires the creative interaction of cutting-edge technology, the use of only the finest electronic components and old-fashioned craftsmanship. Over 95 per cent of all processed parts and sub-assemblies derive from German manufacturers. Before assembly the components are carefully selected and only those
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conforming to tightly defined tolerances are ultimately processed. At the end of the manufacturing process each component is not only burned-in and thoroughly measured but also has to pass and extensive listening test before shipping. Approximately 300 computer-aided measure-
ments are being taken before and after a seven-day burn-in period. A component advances to the final testing stage only if the measurements show no deviation. Finally, an associate manually tests every function and listens with well-trained ears to make sure that everything is up to Burmester standards.
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A music freak once told me that Burmester components arent really audio systems. They are works of art with musical properties.
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Burmester considers himself as a guardian and mediator of our musical heritage. The innovative technologies and the highestquality parts used in his audio components ultimately serve only one purpose, namely, to give full access to the music. By listening to recordings of Elvis Presley, Herbert von Karajan or the Beatles you can bring the full spirit of music into your living room that no concert
stage in the world can offer you anymore. Technical innovation and timeless design are the hallmarks of audio systems from Burmester. Their clear and distinctive lines as well as the prominent chrome panels make them into objects of not only musical but also visual art. Chrome according to Burmesters design philosophy is much more than just an optical element. It signifies the high value
and longevity of his products at first glance. However, not only the visual impression but also the touch and feel of operating a Burmester amplifier or CD player leaves a lasting impression. For good reason several weeks of development work are spent on a simple detail like a control knob to make sure that its creamy clicking sound during turns satisfies even the most demanding customer.
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Burmester designs his audio systems for music lovers with a strong sense of acoustic and visual esthetics. Naturally, their technical content, reliability and long-term value are beyond question for many years. Even the most advanced technology is subject to constant improvement. Therefore, Burmester builds progress into every component by taking
future factory upgrades into account. A customer buying today can thus enjoy the latest in audio technology for a long time to come. Factory upgrades and repairs are subject to the same strict quality controls as new components. By saving the test protocols and measurements for every shipped system the factory can upon request return each
component to its original as-new condition. With logical and self-explanatory functionality Burmester designs ease of use into every component. Their full enjoyment should not require work. Even though technology can do more and more, Burmester believes that the use of it should not be a mystery to humans.
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burmester produCtlines
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Just take the most enthusiastic of my sound reviews from the last five to ten years and add a few percentage points in every respect.
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With respect to sound quality, innovation and manufacturing quality our claims to set the standards worldwide. Through the uncompromising
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application of technical knowledge and highest-quality parts in this product line we define todays State of the Art in audio technology. The Reference name for this
extraordinary product line was practically suggested to us. Audio magazines all over the world named them as their reference components a status they have often defended for years.
Burmesters has many technical similarities with the Reference Line, however, in a more compact design. The perfect fusion of sound and design has given this line iconic status which is reflected in audio
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reviews all over the world. From their first release on all Burmester components in the ranks of this product line have been enthusiastically praised by the international audio press.
This combination underscores its claim with unbelievable power and authority.
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The impresses with its concentration on the essential. Apart from achieving high standards of sound quality and design we put special emphasis on their ease of use. The operation of each component is simple and self-explanatory. With regard to technology and
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quality this product line profits substantially from the research and development work done for our Reference and Top Lines. While its appearance is more simple and compact it leaves nothing to be desired with respect to elegance and ease of use.
Why invest in the stock market when there are Burmester components? No one manufactures more beautiful and sensual high-end masterpieces. Dont be deceived by the name: If you purchase the Classic Line you dont just buy classical components but genuine archetypes.
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Great care taken in development and thorough quality control during the manufacturing process as well as uncompromising standards with regard to the sound is the basis for the success of our product lines. Of course, Burmester also offers multi-channel products and for Surround Sound applications for a genuine high-end sound experience.
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burmester COMPONENTS
6 cd player musiccenter d/a converter surround processor preamplifier phono preamplifier power amplifier multichannel power amplifier integrated amplifier
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fm tunerpower conditionerloudspeakerrackscables
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A one-stop-shop would be great. Many discerning listeners think it isnt possible. They are wrong.
Hifi Test
Burmester develops and manufactures high-end audio equipment that meets the highest standards with regard to sound quality, function and design. In addition to the technical aspects, the emotional component of the sound is of paramount importance. It is hardly
surprising that the uniquely warm, natural and full-bodied sound of Burmester audio systems is well known to music lovers all over the world. Burmester is not only a synonym for hifi equipment, but also for a unique and very special musical experience.
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All of the CD players made by Burmester enthral the listener on account of their musical warmth, which goes hand in hand with an incredible wealth of detail. Countless benchmark tests conducted by leading trade magazines have vouched for the fact that our CD players generate a kind of sound that is normally produced only by analog LPs. This is the result of innovative circuitry, selected DA converters and upsampling technology with sampling rates of 96 or 192 kHz. We set the international standard with the invention of beltdriven CD drives. As in the case of analog record players, the belt-driven CD player has the advantage that it separates the sound carrier from the drive motor. It ensures that the CD rotates in an absolutely constant manner, with no unevenness or disruptive vibrations. The CD is read with far greater precis-
ion, since there is no electrical jitter (frequency variations in the transmission of digital signals). The handmade drives of our Reference Line and Top Line CD players employ this type of drive technology. The digital input ports make it possible to attach other external digital devices such as set-top boxes, SAT receivers or Blu-ray players, which can thus benefit from the remarkable qualities of the internal DAC converter. Some of our CD players even have a volume control which eliminates the need for a separate preamplifier. Our proven module system means that our CD players can to a large extent be adapted to incorporate new technologies so your unique listening pleasure is guaranteed well into the future. An MMI module with Bluetooth and a USB port is available for CD players in the current Bur-
mester range that includes the Reference Line, Top Line and Classic Line. The MMI module facilitates wireless integration into an existing system of devices such as a laptop, an iPhone or a Blackberry with an A2DP profile. The module functions as a Bluetooth receiver. It is of course also possible to link up with a PC via the USB port. The USB connection facilitates the loss-free transfer of uncompressed data and leads to the very best results in terms of sound. The new module is not only an optional extra for new CD players. Customers who already own a Burmester CD player from one of these product lines can also benefit from these developments. 069, 089 and 061 have been equipped with an MMI slot from the start of production and for this reason can easily be used with the new module.
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ports, an analog port and its optional volume control, the 069 can also be used as a preamplifier. The 069 CD drive is based on a heavy low-resonance block cut from a single piece of metal. The sheer mass of this mechanical screen shields the CD drive from mechanical or acoustic interference. The 069 is available in versions with an internal or an external power supply unit. technical specifications p.78
061 cd player
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The 061 is a top loader with a directdrive mechanism. With its MMI slot, which makes it possible to attach other digital devices, the 061 is well equipped for the future. Tonal balance and subtle details are perfectly combined in the 061 player. Its precision-built top-loading case made of milled aluminium makes it a sheer pleasure to insert a CD. technical specifications p.79
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The 069 CD player combines the latest converter technology with the familiar Burmester belt-drive system to create a CD player that is unsurpassed and quite simply state-of-theart. On account of its three digital
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089 cd player
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The Top Line 089 belt-drive CD player combines a number of new features with the familiar Reference Line technology. Burmesters combination of belt drive, a sample rate conversion (SRC) function of 96kHz/24bit or 192kHz/24bit and corresponding conversion has been the global benchmark for many years. On account of its two digital ports and its optional volume control, the 089 can also be used as a preamplifier. The digital ports of the 089 make it possible to connect other external digital devices via the improved internal DAC converter and to achieve a superb level of sound quality (up to 192kHz/24 bit). technical specifications p.78
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This converter can also be accessed by external devices such as TV settop boxes or Blu-ray players via the integrated digital ports. All incoming digital stereo signals are converted by a sample rate converter to the sampling frequency (96 kHz or 192 kHz) selected by the user. technical specifications p.79
The direct-drive Classic Line 102 CD player has a very sophisticated high-end DA converter that possesses the salient features of the converter used in the 061 CD player.
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musiccenter
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isolated galvanically from the server section in order to exclude potential interference from the server unit and the analog section with the integrated DAC converter. Like all other Burmester preamplifiers it is constructed on the basis of symmetrical circuit technology and has a completely DC-coupled signal path without capacitor interference. The sophisticated analog X-Amp2 output circuits obtain their signal from a reference DA converter section, which ensures that the sound is both subtle and musical.
Three analog and six digital ports are available to the music lover which enable a number of other devices to be attached. The preamplifier section is
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The new Reference Line Musiccenter not only makes a good impression on account of its outstanding sound quality, but above all due to the incredible speed with which it processes very large amounts of data. Any track you select is ready to be played in a fraction of a second. The local player can be steered via the device itself, via a web browser, or with the help of a specially developed Burmester app via an iPad. Wi-Fi streaming is also possible. A high quality rip of an existing CD collection can be created via the integrated slot drive. The database automatically detects and adds missing album covers and title information. Since forward error correction (FEC) on audio CD drives occurs only a few seconds in advance, old and scratched CDs can produce an audio data stream that contains sporadic skips. Unless appropriate countermeasures are adopted, interfering noise may well diminish your listening pleasure. When a CD is being read out or ripped (in contrast to being played) there are no real-time requirements, which means that audio data can be read out more than once. The Burmester Musiccenter can process this data on a very high resolution quality level and use it to assemble a data stream that does not have these flaws. Your precious musical data is protected by two mirrored hard disks, each of them with a 3 TB capacity. One of the hard disks is the place where you save your music library, and the second one saves the identical information so that in the event of hard disk failure you can be sure that your data is always secure. The system hard disk is a solid-state disk (SSD). Forthcoming updates may include optional SSD solutions to replace the current data storage hard disks. Your data is also safe in the event of power cut. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) makes it possible to shut down the server in an orderly manner and provides the best kind of protection for the music stored on your hard disks and for the system stability. technical specifications p.80
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d/a converter
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The converter is great. It sounds absolutely Burmester-like, rich and as clear as crystal, and includes USB and Bluetooth connections that could hardly, at present, be better implemented.
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ration into an existing setup of all devices such as laptop, iPhone or Blackberry that have an A2DP profile. Here the 113 functions as a Bluetooth receiver. It goes without saying that it is also possible to link a computer to the 113 DAC via the existing USB connection. The USB connection facilitates the loss-free transmission of uncompressed data and leads to the very best results in terms of sound. technical specifications p.81
In addition to the superiority of the sound attained in the area of DA conversion for external devices such as set-top boxes, Blu-ray players or SAT receivers, the 113 DAC facilitates the wireless integ-
surround processor
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. . . does not fight shy of passages that pull out all the stops, or of corners taken at high speed
heimkino At the turn of the millennium Burmester Audiosysteme made a successful foray into the Surround era with its 007 Surround Processor. The 007 is the first multichannel device within the established product lines and we hope it will be just as successful as Her Majestys agent who bears the same moniker! In 2005 it was followed by the Top Line 057 Surround Processor, and in 2008 by the Classic Line 087 Surround Processor. Our objective in developing our Surround processors is easy to understand and entirely in keeping with the traditions of our company. It is the uncompromising sound quality of the processors combined with maximum ease of use. In fact, our Surround processors are yet another example of our company philosophy.
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other Burmester devices, they are all based on DC coupling. Needless to say, you will have the benefit of the symmetrical circuit technology that Burmester has been using for 30 years and continues to improve and enhance, and from the Burmester X-Amp 2 range of amplifiers. Burmester X-Amp modules are
discrete, i.e. they are symmetrical operational amplifiers with integrated DC offset compensation constructed on the basis of single selected parts. This means that amplifiers can function without interference from coupling capacitors in the signal path with direct current of up to several hundred kHz.
Therefore the signal is not affected by phase shifts or frequency cutoffs in the low-frequency segment. This means that the usual debate about which coupling capacitor sounds best is unnecessary - the best acoustic results are achieved without coupling capacitors.
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The soundscape is rich and glowing without ever seeming like too much of a good thing. The dynamics of a song are thrillingly conveyed without inducing as much as a hint of edginess.
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The Burmester success story started with a preamplifier, and in fact the legendary 777 was the first device developed by Dieter Burmester. It was followed by many other successful models. One of these is the 808, which has reached its fifth generation
and continues to serve as a yardstick for preamplifiers all over the world. The 30th anniversary of the company was marked by the appearance of a further Burmester high-end device. The 077 continues to uphold the Burmester tradition of produ-
cing internationally acclaimed and prizewinning preamplifiers. A common factor of all Burmester preamplifiers is their modular design, which aims to provide long-lasting listening pleasure of the very best kind. Most of them operate in Class A, and, like
077 preamplifier
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The 077 is just one of a number of Burmester preamplifiers that have received international awards. The principal development goal was to incorporate the great sound of its predecessors in the up-to-date design of the Reference Line devices. The logical controls enhance your listening pleasure, and the uncluttered nature of the design speaks for itself. However, the 077 preamplifier makes its mark primarily on account of its inner values. technical specifications p.83
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designed X-Amp amplifier stages are part of the basic configuration of the 035. Most of them operate symmetrically in Class A and are entirely based on DC coupling. This allowed the sound qualities of the preamplifiers in the Reference Line and the Top Line to find their way into the 035. technical specifications p.84
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Its uncluttered and pleasing appearance and its elegant simplicity have turned the 035 preamplifier into one of the favourite products in the Classic Line. The Burmester-
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088 preamplifier
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The 088 preamplifier combines many of the technical refinements of the Reference Line with the compact structure of the Top Line devices. It benefits from tried and tested developments that already gave the Reference Line 077 preamplifier its superb sound quality. The perfect fusion of sound and design seen in the 088 preamplifier appeals to the senses and is a source of endless delight and listening pleasure. technical specifications p.84
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The 100 model is the best phono preamplifier that I have ever been privileged to hear. In every respect. A great musical experience.
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Burmesters 100 phono preamplifier is a real must for all devotees of analog listening and harks back to the success of the 838 phono preamplifier in the 1980s. The net result is a return to the roots of the Burmester success story plus the state-of-the-art technology of the 21st century. The 100 phono preamplifier was designed to give vinyl lovers the very best in listening pleasure and to enable
them to make digital backup copies of their vinyl musical treasures. The 100 phono preamplifier conjoins specially selected parts, circuit technology, precision engineering and perfect analog sound. In other words, it is the best combination in the world of sophisticated analog signals processing and applied technology. This preamplifier makes it possible to create high-resolution and high-quality
copies of an analog collection of vinyl LPs and transfer them to a server, to a hard disk, or directly to a CD burner. The extraneous voltage that causes white noise, humming and distortion is down to the lowest possible level. The phono preamplifiers performance metrics reach the theoretical and practical minimum, and are currently and will probably remain stateoftheart for a long time to come.
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power amps
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. . . a rich palette of sound, a vast sense of space, and a world of dynamic shadings from the amplification paths enable the stress-free and relaxing kind of listening that everyone is after.
Amplifier technology has always been one of the core competences of Burmester Audiosysteme. Like all of our high-end amplifiers, the power amplifiers are constructed in a symmetrical way and are entirely DC-coupled. A typical feature of Burmester power amplifiers is their extremely high damping factor. In combination with a wide class-A range this allows
every connected loudspeaker to perform at its very best. In the power amplifier section, Burmester produces a balanced variety that ranges from its monumental flagship to its tiniest unit. On account of their gigantic volume, Burmester power amplifiers are absolutely top of the line in the field of amplifier construction. All Burmester power amplifiers
are stereo devices that can be bridged with the help of an external mono adapter. Mono versions of the amplifier can also be supplied directly from the factory, i.e. with internal bridges. In mono mode the devices can produce up to three times as much power. A mono adapter bridge makes it easy to expand an existing system by adding a second amplifier.
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The 039 multichannel power amplifier is available as a 5-channel or a 6-channel version. It can continuously supply high current in a seemingly effortless manner and
Our home cinema experience has been enriched in a way we never thought possible.
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The 037 and 039 multichannel power amplifiers have achieved worldwide recognition. They give loudspeakers what they need in every conceivable situation. The unmistakable design of their heat sinks puts the finishing touch to the visual appearance of every home theatre system.
Good spatialization and the musical warmth of its sound combine favourably with the other home theatre components. The amplifier paths of the 037 3-channel device are identical to those of the 036 stereo amplifier, of the 039 6-channel amplifier, and those of the 032
and 082 integrated amplifiers. For this reason it is very easy to combine these devices. This leads to total coherence amplification (TCA), which, among other things, facilitates 5-channel systems by combining 037 with other stereo power amplifiers or integrated amplifiers.
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This amplifier wields its seemingly limitless power in a very cultivated manner, and in fact with a great deal of charm.
hifi & records Burmester integrated amplifiers take their bearings from its preamplifiers and power amplifiers, many of which have been accorded international awards. They are equipped with the proven X-Amp amplifier technology and a tone control system that can be deactivated, and like all Burmester amplifiers are symmetrically constructed and are entirely DC-coupled. Burmester integrated amplifiers operate in a stable way even when they are driving loudspeakers with critical impedance levels. They have a distinctively warm, strong and full-bodied sound and at the same time impress the listener with a wealth of details. Also, like all other Burmester amplifiers, these integrated amplifiers are carefully made by hand in the factory in Berlin and subjected to comprehensive testing before being sent to the customer.
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It is an ideal partner for Burmester CD players, and in particular for Classic Line 061. The 082 amplifier also makes our listening dreams come true. It exudes a warm, strong and full-bodied sound that at the same time impresses the listener on account of its capacity for detail. We attain this goal with a type of circuit design that is based on symmetrical DC-coupled amplifier paths. technical specifications p.88
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In spite of the fact that the power supply unit is slightly smaller than in the case of 032, 082 still delivers an impressive performance, and the sound quality is almost on a par with that of the more powerful 032.
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Music and images together with the Burmester 948 can only be described as follows: ingenious, masterful, simply brilliant.
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High-end FM tuners provide access to a vast amount of music that is played by radio stations. Lie on your sofa and listen in to a live broadcast of a concert, or simply enjoy music programmes of your choice and the incomparable reception qualities of
a Burmester FM tuner. In addition to their intuitive controls and ease of use, Burmester FM tuners impress listeners primarily on account of their superb reception and their overload resistance. The unusual front end and all of the IF stages and
their filters are based on knowhow developed by Burmester Audiosysteme and represent a state of the art that is currently unsurpassed by any other digital radio system.
The Power Conditioner 948 is one of our most innovative products and is the result of many years of basic research. Burmester Audiosysteme identified a very small level of DC voltage amounting to no more than a few mV DC, which is always
and to varying degrees superimposed on the mains AC voltage, as the reason for the phenomenon of sound loss at various times of the day. The patented principle for the loss-free elimination of these vestiges of direct current is
an active amplifier system that works in parallel to the electric power supply, and this makes it possible to attach large amplifiers without the sort of power limitation that can have an adverse effect on the sound quality.
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LOUDSPEAKER
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Since 1994 Burmester Audiosysteme has been making loudspeakers that are able to fill a listening space with an impressive sound and conjure up a three-dimensional musical experience for the listener. Instruments sound remarkably true to life and whatever the volume, the sound is always smooth and perfectly balanced. We use bass reflex cabinets for the dynamic and uncompressed rendition of bass notes. They enhance the lower registers and at the same time minimize distortion. Column loudspeakers owe their slim appearance to the fact that the bass speakers are fitted into the side. We run in every loudspeaker chassis for seven days before proceeding to the assembly stage. The parameters are measured, and the computer puts together pairs with extremely close tolerance levels. Only identical stereo loudspeakers
can create a perfect threedimensional soundscape. Typical Burmester features are the low-loss internal wiring and the stable and made-to-last connection terminals. Furthermore, all our column loudspeakers can operate with different wiring and amplifiers for the low and middle/high frequency drivers (bi-wiring and bi-amping). Loudspeakers that appeal even to musicians Musicians are the most critical of listeners. In their opinion, our loudspeakers literally seem to explode when large orchestras play suitably loud passages, not to mention the fact that the various instruments sound remarkably true to life. Loudspeakers which give you all the notes Our loudspeakers reproduce all the audible octaves right down to the lowest bass notes. The low frequencies are the ones
which convey a sense of mighty orchestral power and generate true emotion. Loudspeakers for quiet listening Our loudspeakers are constructed in such a way that even if you turn the volume down, the sound is always smooth, with the correct tonal balance. Loudspeakers for loud music Our loudspeakers enable you to listen to very loud music. However, they are still as precise as ever and never become strained. Loudspeakers with an attractive design The appearance of a loudspeaker should fit in with and enhance the interior design of your home. This presupposes design perfection and the use of highquality materials.
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B100lOUDSPEAKER
The B100 is the flagship of the Burmester loudspeaker line. Smoothness, true-to-life dynamics and time-optimized sound are at the top of its agenda. In practice it is an aesthetic loudspeaker which, despite its imposing size, fits harmoniously into the interior design of your home and is the source of pure listening pleasure. The B100s three paths are separated from one another by phase linear filters. Middle and high frequency speakers are arranged in what is known as a dAppolito configuration, which facilitates symmetrical emission, a high level of impulse stability and relaxed listening for long periods of time. Even high decibel levels of well above 115 dB are not a problem as far as this imposing transducer is concerned. technical specifications p.91
S8 subwoofer
Burmesters mighty S8 subwoofer is a kind of bass factory in the home theatre setup. Even if the sound is at hurricane level, this colossus, which weighs 60 kilos, brings across the bass frequencies in a subtle and sophisticated manner. Its impressive und uncompromising rendering of low frequencies creates the unshakeable foundation for the experience of three-dimensional sound. technical specifications p.93
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B25 LOUDSPEAKER
In spite of its relatively small size, the B25 can fill even large spaces with the entrancing sound of music. It can also unfold its potential in conjunction with small amplifiers and can easily be integrated into any type of interior design. technical specifications p.92
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C8 center LOUDSPEAKER
In conjunction with other Burmester loudspeakers, the C8 center speaker provides a high degree of linguistic comprehensibility and voice localization. Thanks to its low bass frequencies and its high sound level stability, the C8 can also easily perform the functions of a full-range loudspeaker. Its flexible design means that it can be placed virtually anywhere. This makes it easy to integrate into the interior design of your home, both as a stand-alone speaker and as part of a Burmester rack system. technical specifications p.93
B10 LOUDSPEAKER
The B10 loudspeaker was originally designed as a nearfield studio monitor to be used exclusively for sound recordings in Dieter Burmesters private studio. As a result of its tremendous success the idea was later adapted to create a surprisingly good shelf loudspeaker which takes up little room. technical specifications p.92
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The solid Burmester racks are a logical continuation of the integrated audio systems design philosophy. Experience
has shown that the best sound quality emanates from a stable construction made of aluminium and furnished wood.
The story of the Burmester racks began with Dieter Burmesters Reference Line setup at home. As a result of its positive tonal
and visual features, this private project soon took on a life of its own, and led to a new and separate product.
All of the racks can be supplied with surfaces made of Elsberry or Macassar, and there is a special edition in white Carrara.
Please enquire about other finshes, which can be specially made to order.
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V5 rack
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CABLES
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We have developed the best possible internal wiring with various types of cable in order to meet our exacting demands in terms of sound. Of course, these cables are also the best way of connecting the various devices to each other. As it makes its way from its source via the various amplifier stages and loudspeakers to the listener, every particle of sound passes through many metres of connecting cables. The homogeneous signal path is provided by the internal wiring of CD players, preamplifiers, amplifiers, and loudspeakers, which is always made of the same material. The loudspeaker cables are also part of this chain and are made of the same material as the internal wiring. Unadulterated reproduction can only be achieved using high-quality cable connections. Burmester cables are characterized by secure socket contacts and the best kind of conducting material in conjunction with a sensible internal design and particularly effective insulation. Cables can be made specially to fit your needs and specifications. Please ask your dealer to supply genuine Burmester cables. He will be happy to assemble the right connections.
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burmester automotive
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It is the best car hifi that this author has ever heard and that expressly includes systems which are five times as pricey.
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At Burmester we have always been interested in cars, and as a result we were delighted to accept the challenge to fit a high-end sound system into one. After the successful debut of the Burmester Sound System in the Bugatti Veyron, we were able to acquire another renowned partner, Porsche. The experiences, the challenges and the exciting cooperation in the context of these two projects have enabled us to set new global standards for the automotive industry. Burmester on board. Most of
us spend quite a lot of time in our cars. More perhaps than we spend in our living rooms back home. And for many people the car has become a kind of mobile retreat, a place where they can forget about their cares and anxieties, at least for a time. That is why drivers increasingly appreciate a comfortable and leisurely ambience in their cars. The sound of music can significantly contribute to making driving a far more pleasant experience. And music is no longer simply some kind of background
noise: it is becoming an emotional event in its own right. Intense research and development have made it possible to transfer Burmesters long experience of providing high-end sound for the living room to the automotive industry. Listening to music in the car is no longer a compromise affair. Burmester sound systems now make it possible to enjoy the warm, natural and full-bodied Burmester sound in cars as well.
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trast to the normal method of integrating a complete sound system into an existing vehicle, Burmester and the Bugatti team tried to figure out the best arrangement of the components in the car whilst the monocoque was still at the design stage. Such cooperation in the early stages of the construction of the
bodywork and the interior was necessary in order to attain to the best performance, musicality and design. Thus, the controls were completely redesigned. The goal was to enable the driver to use them effortlessly even at high speeds.
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Burmester has earned much praise and numerous awards from audio magazines both in Germany and abroad, among other things for highest musicality and manufacturing quality. Deciding factor for these honours has always been the fact that Burmester sets standards for the whole industry rather than copying others.
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Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH WilhelmKabus Strasse 47 10829 Berlin Germany Tel.: +49307879680 www.burmester.de
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