Design
The design of the Reference CD player is an expression of Burmester’s philosophy: understated elegance combined with cutting-edge technology and highest-quality manufacturing in a rock-solid housing. The massive construction of the Reference Line enclosures completely isolates sensitive electronics from mechanical or acoustical interference. In short, the 069 CD player is visually and sonically a world-class performer offering unlimited musical enjoyment. It sports extremely powerful toroidal-core transformers, which rigorously separate the currents supplied to the digital and analog sections.
Handmade
Like all Burmester components, the belt-drive system is carefully assembled in the Berlin factory. Highly trained technicians connect the platter assembly via belt to the Swiss-made precision motor. The whole unit consists of 708 carefully selected parts, which are assembled into a work of art that has to pass muster in a multifaceted testing and adjustment procedure before shipping.
Specifications
Weight 27 kg (59.5 lbs)
Width 450 mm (17.8“)
Height 156 mm (6.2“)
Depth 329 mm (13“)
Drive Belt-Drive
Top Loader
Digital inputs 2 RCA, 1 TOSLINK
Analog inputs 1 XLR
Digital outputs 1 RCA, 1 TOSLINK
Analog outputs 1 XLR, 2 RCA
MMI Slot yes
Preamp–function yes
DAC usable for external
sources yes
Upsampling to
96 kHz/24 bit yes
switchable to
192 kHz/24 bit yes
Remote controlled yes
BurLink yes
Burmester X-Amp 2 yes
Remote In- / Output 1 / 1