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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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madhusudan_ramaswamy OP
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@soix Actually I don't disagree with you. My setup is still in the works. Can you recommend a DAC model? I can start researching it.

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madhusudan_ramaswamy OP
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@soix @kerrybh  Called the Burnester dealer and the 232 DAC is now $10,000. Was $8800 2 days ago. I can still get it bur it's internal. Someone will have to install it. I don't know if I like someone opening up a brand new unit

kerrybh
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I really don’t think that’s an issue if a dealer does the job. I think your unit is like my pre-amplifier, it’s made to be modular so adding the DAC Will not be an issue. Some of the other smart people here may think that a separate component would be better, but I’d at least consider the Burmester because I think there are obvious advantages

 

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madhusudan_ramaswamy OP
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@kerrybh thank you. Let me start a new thread re what DAC to get

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