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Fellow audiophiles and music explorers,

Remember that feeling of flipping through a record collection, finding that perfect album for the moment, and sinking into its sound? In our digital world, convenience often clashes with that tactile, immersive experience. We accumulate devices, cables and apps, sometimes losing the seamless joy of just being with the music. What if you could have the entire digital universe at your fingertips, perfectly curated, flawlessly reproduced, and effortlessly controlled – all from one elegant masterpiece?

This is the promise and the reality of the Burmester Musiccenters. At Burmester, we hand craft these products precisely for this dream. They are more than mere technology; they are your definitive gateway to experiencing digital music with the emotional depth and clarity it deserves.
Click here to read more: Burmester Musiccenter
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The Burmester 111 Musiccenter: The Ultimate Digital Flagship

For those who demand the absolute in cutting-edge technology and performance, the 111 Musiccenter stands as our ultimate digital flagship. While you may have experienced the 111 over the past years, today's 111 is completely new under the hood, redesigned to push the boundaries of digital audio performance. When you settle into your favorite chair and press play, you don't just hear notes; you experience the artist's intention, the very soul of the performance.

Its reference preamplifier section is completely galvanically isolated from the digital server section, ensuring a background of absolute silence. Our sophisticated analog X-AMP 3 output stages further refine this signal – this latest generation brings a profound level of sonic purity to your system, allowing you to choose your preferred D/A conversion sampling rate: 96 kHz/24 bit or a breathtakingly detailed 192 kHz/24 bit. The entire digital section has been upgraded to the latest technology, including all-new boards, it also features a new drive for more accurate ripping and better playback. Your treasured music lives securely on 4TB Solid State Drives (SSD), configured in RAID 1, guaranteeing superior speed, durability, and robust data security. Have you ever had music disappear from your playlist or found a purchased track no longer available for download? With the 111, it automatically downloads from services like Qobuz in the highest quality format available upon purchase to the internal drive and backs up a copy to the second drive – ensuring your music is always there. And, as you add tracks to your playlist, the 111 can even monitor the various signal levels, and if you choose, auto-levelling them to the same volume in the analog domain. It’s like having a sound engineer master your entire playlist, just as they would prepare a finished record. Controlling the 111 is intuitive through its vibrant high-resolution 7-inch display.

Tired of Silver and Aluminum? Well, have you ever seen a black 111? I did... it's stunning: Burmester 111 - Nocturnal Noir

If you want to read the latest specialist opinion on the 111, check out this Review in Part Time Audiophile, published this month: Burmester 111 Musiccenter | REVIEW - pt.AUDIO
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The Burmester 151 MK2 Musiccenter: Your Personal Digital Oasis

For those seeking a refined, yet equally uncompromising digital hub, the 151 MK2 Musiccenter is your personal digital oasis. It’s the evolution of a renowned design, where we took what was already very good and made it even better. Crafted with the very essence of Burmester’s "Top Line" philosophy, the 151 MK2 isn't just an physical component; it's designed to bring you emotionally closer to your music.

With the 151 MK2, the music flows with immediate warmth and astonishing clarity. That's because it features sophisticated symmetrical circuit technology throughout, with a fully DC-coupled signal path that ensures every note arrives exactly as the artist intended. Even at the lowest volumes, the analog volume control preserves every ounce of musical resolution, letting you savor the quietest moments without compromise. Your entire collection, reborn in pristine quality, lives securely on a 2 TB SSD RAID system, guaranteeing both rapid access and peace of mind through mirrored data.
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Shared Excellence: What Our Musiccenters Have in Common

Regardless of the model you choose, both Burmester Musiccenters are built on a foundation of shared excellence:

  • Flawless Digital Preservation: Both feature integrated slot drives designed for optimal quality ripping. They can read audio data multiple times to meticulously correct errors and recover any missing information from even scratched CDs, ensuring your digital copies are absolutely bit-perfect.
  • Robust & Secure Storage: Your entire collection lives securely on advanced RAID systems, guaranteeing both rapid access and peace of mind through mirrored data. For ultimate protection, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) acts as a silent guardian, ensuring a safe shutdown and protecting your invaluable digital treasures.
  • Seamless Connectivity & Boundless Access: Both models integrate effortlessly into your home network via LAN or Wi-Fi, functioning as a DLNA/UPnP server. This means seamless access to your local music library, and a vast world of high-resolution streaming from services like TIDAL, Qobuz, HIGHRESAUDIO and IDAGIO, or countless Internet radio stations.
  • Uncompromising Craftsmanship: Like all Burmester creations, our Musiccenters benefit from the "care and quality of hand assembly", combining "cutting-edge technology, carefully selected top-quality parts and the traditional values of craftsmanship" to achieve absolute sound. They are built to bring you closer to the music, for decades to come.

Unified Conclusion & Community Invitation:

The Burmester 111 and 151 MK2 Musiccenter embody our unwavering commitment to sound reproduction without compromise. Whether you seek the ultimate digital flagship or a refined, accessible masterpiece, each is an invitation to simplify your digital life and elevate your listening experience – allowing you to truly reconnect with the music you love.

We’re genuinely excited to share these advancements with the audiophile community, and we want to hear from you!

What does "pure sound" mean to you?
What challenges have you faced in building your ideal digital music setup?
What questions do you have about the features of our Musiccenters or the philosophies behind them?
Have you had a chance to experience Burmester digital components?

Share your thoughts!


Join the conversation in the comments below. Your insights, experiences and questions are what truly enrich this community and help all of us push the boundaries of audio perfection.

Or are you curious to experience it firsthand? Find the nearest official Burmester Dealer and schedule a demo: Burmester Storefinder

Musical regards from Berlin,

Felix
 
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