Burmester 218.....


I am glad to see Burmester is being talked about on these forums, they are superb gear in my opinion.

if you haven't had the chance to hear the 218 do yourself a favor and take a listen, I started my Burmester journey with a 956mk2, upgraded to a 911mk3, upgraded to the 216 and have now settled on the 218

going up a level with each amp they all got better, more dynamics, deeper/wider soundstage better control, you name it, drastically better.  the speed and dynamics of the 218 is as good as I have heard in quite some time

just wanted to share some of my journey and joy of owning Burmester, highly recommend.

ckr1969

ckr1969,

Oh I forgot to mention the differences weren't huge and the 218 is a very very good sounding amplifier but when a $22,000 amplifier sounds better that's saying something about the new MDCA circuitry that sim audio has developed.So why spend $50,000 on an amp when you can get a better one for $22,000, and let's just say to your ears the 218 sounded a little bit better that doesn't justify double the price does it?.

ckr1969,

The last thing by the way no I'm not a vet owner I'm a BMW owner.

I am stuck at 70,000 for an amp. You can buy an apartment for that.

LOL at @grislybutter  . . . that's more than my house listed for way back when!

@zuesman who was the dealer?  I still call BS that you demo'd them together, who is the dealer, simple question that should have a simple answer

an bmw, that explains alot, later

If judging by the tone of this 'conversation',this following words may not be too important for some, but 'just in case'...

Burmester is much more expansive overseas than in Europe. Even here (in Europe) is certainly not known to be a brand with 'affordable' prices. But there are some strong points of owning their gear. First, it sounds great, (you may like some other things better and thats fine) Certainly they have a 'house' sound. It is all hand build in Germany and the quality of work and parts used is very, very good. The service (if needed) from factory is available even for models that are not produced any more. They do not make new models often and for some they offer the possibility for factory upgrade, to newer versions. They hold value really well.