Burmester 232 vs mono blocks in the same price range ange

Yes, the Burmester Signature monos are better. Much, much better. I have a 218 which I like very much. It has plenty of power and matched with the 808 pre produces a very natural, organic sound that pairs well with my speakers. But it is not in the same league as the 159s, which, by the way, will cost considerably more than 200k.

Just for my preferences, I'd look at changing speakers in your system, but if you think it sounds like a $250k system then you have really accomplished a great deal in system building and I wouldn't change a thing.

My cable lifters are rebar chairs. You can buy a bag of them for about $10 and they will lift your cables just as high as Audioquest. 

@kerrybh I think it’s time for an AB test. Lol.

https://www.thecableco.com/catalog/product/view/id/13204/s/sort-lift-set-of-2/category/115/

Just googled rebar chairs, what a genius idea!

@kerrybh did you buy your 218s used? Think I will stick with my 232 since there's no real reason to "upgrade". Will look into rebar chairs for my bedroom system 

No, i bought the 218 new from a dealer

i dont think the risers have any sonic impact, but i like the way they look. Some folks think they make a positive difference and if risers enhance their experience, good for them. Not for me to tell them what they hear. 
 

@mramaswamy11 @kerrybh I have the signature 159 monos, they are next level good as they should be.   I have owned all the burmester amps, bought each one as stereo and months later would buy a 2nd and run them mono, as good as they are stereo once you run them bridged they are another animal, that's tru from the 956mk2 all the way to the 909mk5