BURMESTER 011

Pre owned. In excellent conditions. No visible signs of wear. Comes with original packaging and remote control.

The Burmester 011 is a stereo preamplifier that combines extraordinary sonic performance with top-level industrial and functional design. Designed to complement the CD player 001, the 011 reaches its full potential when paired with its “stablemate,” creating a clear synergy that transforms listening into an immersive and engaging musical experience. Every detail is designed for intuitive interaction: source selection is done via a large front knob, as is volume control, while the bright display clearly shows the selected source and volume level. Additional functions such as Stereo/Mono, RIAA/Shellack Phono Equalization, Source/Monitor, and Surround On/Off are activated via dedicated buttons and indicated by discreet LEDs, maintaining an elegant and clear interface.

The densely integrated circuitry and the combination of multiple functions in a single compact chassis make the 011 an example of intelligent engineering, seamlessly combining elegance and functionality. Even complex operations are simple: the user can set volume offsets up to ±6 dB per input, adjust phono load and gain, modify line-stage gain, configure power-on behavior, adjust display mode and brightness, enable or disable Burmester Link and remote control, and choose whether inserting headphones mutes the main outputs.

Sonically, the Burmester 011 delivers a rich and detailed listening experience, faithfully reproducing tonal nuances and the depth of each recording. The sound is dynamic, with precise control of inner details, and consistently conveys the essence and emotion of a live performance, naturally engaging the listener. Its construction reflects the care and passion of its designers: high-quality materials, impeccable assembly, and sophisticated engineering solutions make it a durable and reliable preamplifier.

Technical specifications:

• Type: Solid-state, single-chassis preamplifier, remote-controlled, with integrated moving-coil phono stage
• Inputs: 6 balanced line (XLR); 1 unbalanced line (RCA); 1 balanced phono (XLR)
• Outputs: 1 balanced (XLR); 1 unbalanced (RCA); 1 headphone (1/4" jack)
• Tape/processor loop: unbalanced inputs and outputs (RCA)
• Input sensitivity: 250 mV for unity gain
• Input impedance, line: 10 kΩ all inputs; input impedance, phono: 8 user-selectable levels, 10–1k Ω
• Output impedance: 66 Ω
• Frequency response: 0 Hz – >200 kHz
• Line-stage gain: user-selectable, 12 dB/14 dB; phono-stage gain: user-selectable, 73 dB/75 dB
• Phono EQ: user-selectable, RIAA/Schellack
• Maximum output: user-selectable
• Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.001%
• Signal-to-noise ratio: >107 dB at 2 V output
• Dimensions: 482 x 95 x 342 mm
• Weight: 9.6 kg