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Burmester 151 MK2 Music centerStreamer + Ripper and Preamplifier10/10 Aesthetic ConditionWorking condition 10/10Original packaging and documentsWORLDWIDE SHIPPING
This is an ambitious ask, not a bargain: USD 17,403 sits well above the comparable-listing median of USD 9,376 and also exceeds the 75th-percentile figure of USD 13,870. It may be defensible for an exceptional, fully documented example, but at this level the seller needs to make a strong case with condition, provenance, and included accessories.
The 151 MK2 is a genuinely capable all-in-one digital front end, combining CD ripping, streaming, internal storage, a quality DAC, balanced outputs, and variable volume control for direct connection to power amps or active speakers. Its versatility and Burmester build quality are real strengths, especially for a buyer wanting a tidy, high-end digital hub. Still, with the listing marked unknown condition, USD 17,403 leaves little room for service needs, aging storage, or missing remote and cables; negotiate hard unless it is near-mint with complete documentation.
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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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