BURMESTER 218 REFERENCE LINE POWER AMPLIFIER
The 218 power amplifier is visually and sonically oriented towards our flagship 159 amplifier. At the same time, the Reference Line power amplifier consistently benefits from the experience and knowledge that Burmester has derived from four decades of successful amplifier development.
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Back in 1977 Burmester already produced handmade audio systems and components. Today we continue this tradition as the last independent high-end manufacturer of this kind.
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Burmester 909 Reference Line Power Amplifier
The Burmester 909 Reference Line Power Amplifier is a monumental solid aluminum stereo powerhouse defined by massive silver-anodized heat sink fins and a commanding square footprint. Hand-assembled in Berlin, this flagship component provides the massive current reserves and precise electrical control required to drive virtually any loudspeaker load without distortion or strain.
Authoritative Loudspeaker Control:
Massive continuous current capacity and an exceptionally high damping factor give this stereo amplifier total command over complex speaker drivers. Low-impedance loads present zero difficulty, allowing the amplifier to deliver fast impulse response, deep bass precision, and consistent dynamic energy across all volume levels.
Pure Balanced Musicality:
A fully symmetrical, DC-coupled signal path removes distorting capacitors entirely from the audio chain. This discrete architecture produces a rich, natural sound signature that captures subtle acoustic textures and ambient details while keeping background noise practically non-existent.
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Key Features and Benefits:
- High Current Output: Delivers effortless dynamic headroom and stability, even into complex, low-impedance loudspeaker loads.
- Balanced DC-Coupled Architecture: Eliminates signal capacitors to preserve musical warmth, clear separation, and micro-detail.
- High Damping Factor: Maintains unshakeable grip over speaker drivers for tight, articulate bass at any listening volume.
- Solid Aluminum Chassis: Dissipates thermal energy efficiently while shielding internal circuitry against unwanted interference.
- Mono Bridging Capability: Offers complete system flexibility, operating effortlessly in stereo or configured for high-power mono applications.
Technical Specifications:
- Stereo Output Power: 2 x 600 W (4 Ω), 2 x 1,250 W (1 Ω)
- Mono Output Power: 1 x 1,930 W (4 Ω), 1 x 3,200 W (1 Ω)
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 220,000 Hz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 107 dB
- Damping Factor: > 1,000
- Input Sensitivity: 1.1 V
- Inputs: Balanced XLR (stereo/mono), unbalanced RCA via supplied adapters
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 482 mm x 500 mm x 485 mm
- Weight: Approx. 80 kg
