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Offered is „088“ by Burmester as new device from the category „Transistor-Preamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9184772470 ends on 30.10.2026 at 13:46 o'clock.
This is a fair ask, sitting just above the €16,731 median and still within the upper half of the recent used market; it’s not a bargain, but it’s also not stretched for a Burmester 088 at €18,500. Against the €13,725 to €18,435 band, the number reads as market-realistic rather than ambitious.
What makes it worth considering is the 088’s reputation for smooth, highly resolved, very controlled line-level performance, with the kind of drive and refinement that suits revealing systems. If the unit is clean, fully functional, and complete, the upside is buying into a well-regarded preamp without paying top-of-market money; just confirm condition, service history, and original accessories before moving fast.
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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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