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The Burmester 011 is a high-end solid-state preamplifier designed for audiophiles, combining both line and phono stages in a single chassis. It features 6 balanced line inputs (XLR), 1 unbalanced line input (RCA), and 1 balanced phono input (XLR). Outputs include 1 balanced (XLR), 1 unbalanced (RCA), and 1 headphone jack (1/4" phone). The unit supports a tape/processor loop with unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs. Input sensitivity is 250mV for unity gain, with line input impedance at 10k ohms and phono input impedance selectable across 8 levels from 10 to 1k ohms. The frequency response extends from 0Hz to beyond 200kHz. Gain is user-selectable for line stage (12dB or 14dB) and phono stage (73dB or 75dB), with selectable phono EQ (RIAA or Schellack). Distortion is extremely low at less than 0.001% THD, and signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 107dB at under 2V output. The preamplifier is noted for its brilliant usability, luxurious build quality, and intuitive operation, including a large, readable display and a solid stainless steel remote control. Dimensions are 19" (482mm) wide, 3.375" (95mm) high, and 13.5" (342mm) deep, weighing 21 lbs (9.6 kg). It comes with a 3-year parts and labor warranty and is manufactured in Berlin, Germany. The Burmester 011 is highly regarded for conveying the essence and emotion of live music with exceptional clarity and involvement, making it a very highly recommended preamplifier for music lovers.
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The Balance Reference's signal-to-noise is 89 dB against the 011's 107 dB, its mc gain 66 dB against 73 dB, and its output impedance 150Ω against 66Ω. Both share thd (0.001%).
The P 3000 HV's signal-to-noise is 108 dB against the 011's 107 dB and its output impedance 50Ω against 66Ω. Both share thd (0.001%) and input sensitivity (0.3V RMS).
The Symmetrical's signal-to-noise is 95 dB against the 011's 107 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.001%, its output impedance 70Ω against 66Ω, and its input impedance 47Ω against 10000Ω.
The L-595ASE's signal-to-noise is 105 dB against the 011's 107 dB, its mc gain 70 dB against 73 dB, its thd 0.007% against 0.001%, and its output impedance 600Ω against 66Ω.
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