Burmester 218.....

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.

clk1969,

Yes driving a BMW was very nice they handle like a dream and the dealer was in Canada so you know what Go look up all the dealers in Canada and you'll find the right one eventually I could tell you and make it easy for you but I'm going to let you do it the hard way and phone every Canadian dealer lol.

@zuesman like I said, you are full of crap and your "story" makes zero sense.  you buy your dream amp sim 861 which is pretty new to the market so you haven't had it long, in your opinion it does everything right and very well spent money.  but than I guess you are in the market for another amp, so lets drag your amp to the mystery dealer and compare it for hours along with your cables in there store, yea, that's believable, most folks would have given a deposit and compare the amp in there own house, but than again..........by the way, you clearly think your sim is the best on the market or among the best, why did you drag it to a dealer to compare it, in 35 years of being in this hobby I have never dont this, pretty odd but we both know you won't have an answer

ckr1969,

I told you where the dealer was in Canada where I live why should I make it easy for you Go phone every dealer in Canada and then you'll finally hit the right one which I was at and then you'll find out so knock yourself out you'll hit the right one eventually there's only a few in Canada not that many lol.

@zuesman again, dodge the question, why did you feel the need to drag your magnificent amp to a dealer and audition for hours, simple question, that amp is new to the market, legit question