Burmester 006 Cd Player

[Saurabh Cloudas]

TheReference Line CD player 069 sets the ultimate technical standard for CD playback. Cutting edge technology combined with a proprietary belt-drive system form the technical basis for providing a musical experience of the highest order. Dieter Burmester invented the belt drive for CD players in 1990 and only a year later introduced the first CD player with a belt-driven CD platter to the world market. Like an analog turntable, the belt drive in a CD player provides complete decoupling of the pick-up system, in this case the laser, from any mechanical interference by the motor drive. As a result the data on the CD is read with ultimate precision, translating into the decoding of the smallest musical detail as well as complex acoustic structures. Add to this the latest generation of DA conversion and you know that you will miss nothing on a recording: Spatial resolution, musical timbre, airy highs and deep, controlled bass.

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. The only player topping this performance is the 069 with a dedicated external power supply. 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.

Feature Overview:

The modular design of the 069 makes it future proof for new digital formats to come (who can predict which format will arrive and if it will stay )

Burmester Reference Belt-drive CD transport is based on the CD-2 PRO laser technology

Mechanical belt-drive drive unit is hand-crafted by Burmester Audiosysteme in Berlin.

Microprocessor-controlled drive unit consisting of a highest-quality Swissmade

low-torque DC motor, CD platter assembled on a 4 mm thick spindle rotating on a

precision bearing plus a stabilizer for fly-wheel effect. It guarantees smooth rotation at any point of the sampling process.

Total interference immunity through heavy triple-chamber design and a special housing base for additional mechanical de-coupling.

Almost air-tight and sound-proof closure of the top-loading CD chamber by a precision sliding cover plate.

Proprietary oscillator with minimal phase noise and a high thermal stability is located next to the SRC circuitry.

Three digital outputs

Remote control supplied as standard

EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference)-suppression filters in every stage.

Standard Version in silver anodized. Other finishes available on request.

Power supply:

069 is available with internal or external power supply in Reference Line housing

External power supply with separated oversized torroidal transformer for digital and

analog section.

Overall filter capacitance of the external power supply is 279,000 F.

Overall filter capacitance of the internal power supply is 60,000 F.

Analog Input:

1 balanced analog input which is directly switchable on the front panel

Analog Outputs:

1 balanced analog XLR output (Stereo), volume level selectable between variable or fix

1 unbalanced analog RCA output (Stereo) with its own driving stage, volume level selectable between variable or fix

1 unbalanced analog RCA output (Stereo) with its own driving stage for analog recording, volume level is fix

Digital Outputs:

1 unbalanced digital RCA output with 75W impedance.

1 optical digital output (TOSLINK)

All outputs have their own driver stages. They may all be used simultaneously without any loss of quality.

MMI Module Slot:

MMI slot for future extensions (inputs and outputs of virtually any kind)

BurmesterLink:

The entire unit can be controlled via the BurmesterLink system by using all possible home automation systems like Creston , AMX , PC and others.

Over recent years an increasing number of manufacturers at all price levels have taken to include digital inputs onto their new CD players. This makes perfect sense given that every CD player already has built-in digital-to-analogue converter circuitry.

There are four digital inputs on our MMI equipped review sample: 24-bit/192kHz USB, optical and coax alongside Bluetooth. A balanced XLR analogue input makes the 089 more versatile in a system context, particularly if the player is configured as a preamp too. There are both balanced and single-ended analogue outputs alongside a single-ended record out.

We used the 089 both with and without an external preamp. There are certainly (slight) gains in outright transparency and resolution when used directly into our Gamut power amplifier, but also losses in terms of drive and authority. We decided to keep our reference D3i preamp in the system for the bulk of the test sessions.

The MMI module also adds USB capability. There are two settings here: the Class 1 option is limited to 24-bit/96kHz input signals but should work with a wider range of sources; Class 2 takes that upper resolution limit to 24-bit/192kHz, but will require specific software drivers for non-Apple computers.

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Each unit measures 482 x 112 x 340mm (w/h/d) and weighs 10kg. Typical of many German products, the 061 is sturdily built, with clean lines and no fancy curves. Almost like a Krell of yore, but in a different colour and with more refined looks.

Performance: The initial listening sessions were conducted via the resident amplification, all single-ended. Against my Ayon player, I thought the 061 sounded more laid-back, and less forceful, especially when it came to dynamics.

Sujesh Pavithran is an ardent fan of Magnepan and Apogee speakers, loves vinyl AND supports digital formats as he believes they will keep improving, has a yen for tubes and is a gadget-head (shamelessly encouraging consumerism in this sector). He has been reviewing hi-fi equipment and music since the mid-1980s, but occasionally wonders if he should have made a detour into motoring or photography instead.

The optionally selectable level control allows direct connection to a power amp and therefore enables users to use the unit without an extra preamp. The MC151 Music Center can be operated by front panel controls on the device itself, via a Web browser, and also by means of the custom-designed Burmester app via an iPad. Key functions are also controllable via the Burmester remote control. The music data on the server are also available to other UPnP players within the local network.

What are the limits to sampling rate and frequency for high-resolution storage and playback? Quite frankly, going above 96/24 seems problematic to me, but higher rates are being sold.

The maximum sampling rate for the MC151 (111) is 192kHz and 24 bits.

Can the unit store and play SACD downloads?

Currently the MC151 does not support SACD, but we have already started an internal discussion as to whether this is a requirement for one of the next firmware updates. If we decide to change any feature set of the MC151 (e.g. SACD), we can do it very easily.

Is it possible to back up the stored collection on a separate hard drive? The question applies to future equipment upgrades and to having a unit with a large music collection that is damaged or stolen.

Yes, of course. Just connect an external USB hard drive to the Music Center, and you can back up or completely restore your music data.

Is there any way to use a system like JRiver to play back the digital music I store on my Mac, or to play directly from an external hard drive, as well as from a USB stick?

You can use JRiver to play back the stored music on your Music Center; just search for the Burmester DLNA/UPnP server in your network. Currently you cannot push any music directly to your Music Center; this function is more intended for our network player. But we are also thinking about offering this feature in one of the next firmware updates for the Music Center. We do not distinguish between a USB stick or an external USB hard drive; you can play back your audio files from either one.

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