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Offered is „808 MK 5“ by Burmester as second-hand device from the category „Transistor-Preamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5696275315 ends on 18.10.2026 at 21:12 o'clock.
In good condition, €14,500 lands clearly below the €15,666 25th percentile and well under the €16,833 median, so this reads as a strong buy rather than a merely fair one. For a Burmester 808 MK5, that’s an attractive entry point in a market where clean examples usually command noticeably more.
What makes it worth chasing is the 808’s reputation for very high-end transparency, grip, and effortless scale — the sort of preamp that can stay in a system for years without feeling like the weak link. At this level, the main upside is value if the unit is complete and functioning properly; for an older premium piece, just confirm remote, power supply, and service history, but the price leaves room for those checks.
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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