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The main focus of the 089 belt-drive CD player is the perfect blend of sound, innovation and design. In near ideal fashion the top-loading player unites latest developments with proven technology and a timeless, stylish appearance. For many years now the belt-drive system, developed by Burmester, in combination with sample rate conversion and cutting-edge D/A conversion has set the standards worldwide in CD playback. Inspired by analog turntables the belt-drive system for CD players completely decouples the laser pickup from any vibration of the drive motor. The audible result of the high-precision data readout is an astonishing degree of musicality and spaciousness.
OVERVIEW
Very Good condition Consignment Burmester 089 CD Player
Original box, power cord, remote, manual
Rated 8/10 for cosmetic wear consistent with age and use
SPECIFICATIONS
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Type: High-end single-box CD player
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Transport: Belt-drive, top-loader
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Digital Inputs: 1 × RCA coaxial, 1 × TOSLINK optical
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Digital Outputs: 1 × RCA coaxial, 1 × TOSLINK optical
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Analog Inputs: 1 × XLR
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Analog Outputs: 1 × XLR, 2 × RCA
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DAC: Internal DAC usable for external digital sources
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Upsampling: 96 kHz / 24-bit; switchable to 192 kHz / 24-bit
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Preamp Function: Yes
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Frequency Response: 110 dB
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THD + N:
Is this a clean buy at the going rate, or are you paying up for the badge? At US$9,495, it lands exactly on the median of the recent comp set, above the US$9,302 25th percentile and below the US$10,408 75th percentile, so this reads as fair market rather than a bargain or an ask to negotiate hard.
That makes it appealing if the machine is genuinely well-kept, because this is a respected high-end player known for smooth, natural digital replay, strong build quality, and long-lived ownership appeal in the used market. The real upside here is straightforward: if the cosmetics are clean and it comes with the remote, manual, and original box, you’re buying confidence as much as sound. Since it’s priced at market, I’d still verify transport behavior, disc loading, and whether the display, outputs, and tray operation are all healthy before committing.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Burmester Audiosysteme traces its roots to Berlin, Germany, where engineer and musician Dieter Burmester founded the company in 1977, formally registering it as a GmbH the following year. Born from his frustration with a faulty preamplifier, Burmester repurposed medical electronics into the iconic 777 amplifier—named for its July 1977 debut—launching a legacy of precision engineering and unyielding quality standards. Handcrafted in Berlin ever since, the brand embodies Dieter's vision of technical innovation without compromise, even after his passing.
The company specializes in luxury high-end audio components, including preamplifiers, power amplifiers, integrated and multi-channel amps, CD players, D/A converters, phono preamps, surround processors, FM tuners, speakers, power conditioners, and accessories. Burmester also excels in turntables and cables, but its hallmark is fully DC-coupled designs and symmetrical balanced topology, first pioneered in the 838 phono preamp, delivering noise-free, distortion-minimal sound.
Positioned at the pinnacle of the high-end market, Burmester commands a global reputation for uncompromising musicality, timeless design, and bespoke craftsmanship, often rivaling or exceeding competitors in clarity and dynamics. Its prestige extends to automotive partnerships since 2002, powering elite systems in Bugatti Veyron, Porsche Panamera and Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz, and Ferrari models—proving hi-fi perfection transcends the home.
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