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Handgemaakte high end versterker uit berlijn. Rondo 991 integrated amplifier. This is a fantastic piece of audio equipment. Built in germany. The 991 is based on the design of burmester's clas
This is a pretty attractive ask for a Burmester 991, especially if the unit is clean and fully working. Recent used asking and sold prices cluster roughly around €1,300 to €1,500, with some listings higher near €1,880 and an occasional outlier around €900, so €1,650 sits a bit above the middle but not in crazy territory.
What makes it worth a look is the usual Burmester appeal: refined, muscular sound, excellent build, and enough control to anchor a serious system without sounding blunt. At this price, the real upside is if it’s from an careful owner and includes the original box, remote, and any matching cable or paperwork; those details matter on a premium German amp. I’d call it a solid, enthusiast-grade buy if condition checks out, but not a steal.
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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