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Is Burmester 232 worth the price?

Just bought a Burmester 232 integrated amplifier for a hefty price tag. Similar priced models like Accuphase E800 are available for half off on eBay.

 

Did I make a good decision or should I have gone with Accuphase or Esoteric? Pointers are greatly appreciated. Why is Burmester considered ultra high end?

madhusudan_ramaswamy
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The 232 integrated has an internal Dac I assume that's what @madhusudan_ramaswamy is using.

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@soix Yes

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@jond Don't think it has internal DAC. I asked the dealer.

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@jond Don't think it has internal DAC

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Strange I took a look at the 232 product page and this is what it said, I guess the Dac is an option then.

 

  • First product in the new Burmester aesthetic design
  • New D/A converter
  • New rotary encoder with haptic feedback (customizable) for volume, input selection, etc.
  • Modular design (phono module, DAC)
  • Supports current streaming providers
  • New operation app
  • New audio concept for preamplifier (incl. volume control) and headphones
  • High quality operational amplifiers at the input for sound performance
  • Extra short and low noise signal path for minimal signal interference
  • New dedicated headphone amplifier designed for low distortion and low noise level
  • New input transistors of the power amplifiers with almost perfect pair equality (NPN, PNP) for minimal distortion
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