Burmester 088/911 Mk3

Pre/power amplifier

£36,150

SOUND

FEATURES

BUILD

FOR

• Exceptional all-rounders
• Class-leading resolution
• Terrific build and finish

AGAINST

• Nothing, if price isn’t an issue

VERDICT

A world-class pre/power combination. The build is exceptional and they’re a pleasure to use

“Huge scale is coupled to confidence-inspiring authority. Few rivals can deliver such an expansive sound with such ease”

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£23,100

Another pre-amp with an excellent on-board phono stage, and one of the finest power amps around

German brand Burmester deserves to be considered as hi-fi royalty. It has been building premium amplification since the late 70s and has grown into one of the stalwarts of the high-end industry, making every part of the audio chain from record players and music streamers to speakers.

Costing more than £36,000, the 088 preamplifier and 911 Mk 3 power amplifier combination might be hugely expensive, but it still sits only around halfway up the