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Burmester 089
I just put in a order/deposit on the new Burmester 089 CDP/DAC/PRE. It will be replacing my MCD500. I chose the 089 because of my experience with the 069, which is out of my league for now. The 089 is also a belt drive transport and uses the same X-Amp2 output modules as Reference 069. I hope to report soon, when the shipment arrives from Germany. I am using the special editon (30 made world wide) Hegel H10 amplifier and Transparent Cables with ByBee PC's. I just sold my Focal Alto Be's and am borrowing some B&W XT speakers ( the little speaker that puts some bigger speakers to shame). I will be trying out the new Focal Scala's and B&W 800 Diamond very shortly.
Last edited by Talk2me; 05-14-2010 at 01:40 AM. |
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Looking forward to your thoughts on the Scala... very interesting speaker.
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Yes you are right. I do have alittle buyers remorse that I did not get the speakers first before my 089, but everytime I go over and listen to the Burmester 069, I just can't believe I am listening to digital. Burmester has captured the essence of musicality in a very profound way. I first heard the 069 right after it followed a very capable Naim 500 series system. It was a no brainer, and that obvious to all involved. Is Burmester the best? No, the older I get, and gain experience in the audio field, the more I realize there is no best. There are differences of quality on different levels.
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I decided to go with the B&W 802 Diamond. Alittle less transparent in the midrange, but alittle more punch in the mid to bass region.
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I've listened to the 802 Diamonds briefly using Classe electronics. They sounded quite good. Why not go for the top? 800 Diamond?
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Jim |
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Hi,
have you received your 089's? Very best regards. |
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No, not yet. However in the mean time, I have lost alot of my usual commissions due to the economy here. I might have to sell the 089 as soon as I get it. I don't know what to do. Either sell it brand new in unopened box, or keep it for several months, then sell it. Hopefully, my financial situation picks up after the summer holidays. I should not have paid cash for my 089 and B&W 802 Diamonds at almost the same time. Oh well, things always seem to work out ok in the end (knock on wood).
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Congratulations for the 089's . Truly a superb unit.
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May I ask you in which sound system you plugged this unit? Seen that you listened for several months the reference unit 069, which difference "in sound quality" you ear with the 089?
Thanks and kind regards, Rocco |
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