161 vs 061 Classic
The 061 Classic's signal-to-noise is 104 dB against the 161's 92 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.018%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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DigitalAll-in-One SystemsDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$17,995
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 161
The Burmester 161 All-in-One is part of the PHASE 3 lifestyle system, combining uncompromising high-end sound with modern design inspired by Bauhaus and industrial lofts. It features a fully DC-coupled analog signal path for precise bass reproduction, built-in CD player with ripping capability to mirrored 2 TB RAID 1 hard drives, support for numerous audio formats including FLAC, WAV, MP3, AIFF, OGG, AAC, ALAC, DSD up to 192 kHz/24-bit, internet radio, USB playback, and streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO. Operation via front panel, IR remote, in-house iPad app, or web interface. A compartment below houses devices like set-top boxes. Special features include AirPlay, Smooth function for level compensation, gapless playback, and BurLink communication.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 170W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 170W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- >200
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.7V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 16Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Burmester reference converter technology
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.018%
- SNR
- 92 dB
- Output Voltage
- 12.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 550Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- RCA (S/PDIF), TOSLINK
- Analog Inputs
- XLR
- Digital Outputs
- RCA (S/PDIF), TOSLINK
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- v1
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Internet radio, Tidal, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 568 × 121 × 376 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 17 kg (37 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 170W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions