088 vs 035 Classic
The 035 Classic's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the 088's 107 dB and its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs). Both share output impedance (230Ω) and width (482 mm).
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The Burmester Audio 088 is a high-end, dual-mono, fully balanced stereo line preamplifier from Burmester’s Top Line. It uses a DC-coupled signal path, programmable input sensitivity, a volume-controlled balanced main output, a fixed-level balanced tape output, and a 6.3 mm headphone output. Its single modular slot can be configured with an optional Line, MM phono, MC phono, or DAC module. Features include surround throughput for home-theater integration, programmable input names, phase switching, selectable main-output gain, remote control, BurLink system control, dual-zone operation, and four-channel mode.
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The 035 Classic's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the 088's 107 dB and its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs). Both share output impedance (230Ω) and width (482 mm).
The 077's signal-to-noise is 99.1 dB against the 088's 107 dB, its output impedance 112Ω against 230Ω, and its weight 25 kg (55 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs). Both share depth (346 mm).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The LINEb's signal-to-noise is 120 dB against the 088's 107 dB, its output impedance 90Ω against 230Ω, its weight 16.2 kg (36 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs), and its width 504 mm against 482 mm.
The C-3900S's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the 088's 107 dB, its output impedance 50Ω against 230Ω, its weight 25.3 kg (56 lbs) against 9.5 kg (21 lbs), and its width 477 mm against 482 mm.
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