High-end audio brand, Burmester, unveils its latest Reference hi-fi series, aiming at shaping the audio landscape of tomorrow.
🔥 Bonjour audio enthusiasts! Burmester has kicked things up a notch with their refreshed Reference line, unleashing a trio of beasts: the 257 turntable, the muscle-bound 249 preamplifier, and the colossal 259 stereo power amplifier. These bad boys debuted at the High End Munich 2025 event, and let me tell you, they're far from carbon copies of their predecessors.
The 257 turntable leads the charge. It's a two-box system—think Auntie Emma's famous layered carrot cake but for audiophiles. This setup include a separate outboard power supply unit, ensuring a rock-solid foundation for your vinyl dreams. The main event? An inverted magnetic bearing that's as quiet as a church mouse, creating a serene playing environment for your favorite records. To up the ante, this deck is stacked with two opto-controlled high-torque 12V motors for precise rotational accuracy and a sophisticated optical sensor system. pair it with the matching tonearm for a mind-blowing auditory experience.[1][2][4]
Next up, we've got the 249 preamplifier. Saying this unit is merely a preamplifier is like calling Leonardo da Vinci a guy who liked to paint. This all-new, fully balanced beast standard digital inputs and the option of adding a streaming module, phono stage or extra line-level inputs. The internal circuitry has been streamlined for fewer signal paths and less interference. Amplification circuitry is three stage and fully analogue, featuring Burmester's latest X-AMP 3 design, which promises linearity, low distortion, and a whole lot more goodness. As for its looks, it's a significant step forward for the brand, with a polished, clean design that'll make your high-end gear jealous. Plus, those haptic rotary controls—inspired by the older, mechanical dials—will tickle your audiophile fancy.[2][5]
Finally, strap in, because we've reached the mighty 259 power amplifier. It's claimed to yield 500 watts of power in stereo mode, or an impressive 1500 watts when used as a mono block. This fully-balanced amp is all about: low noise, wide dynamic range (that's like a superhero's senses), taut bass, and the ability to drive even the most stubborn, difficult-to-drive speakers without breaking a sweat. [3][5]
All three of these powerhouses are slated to hit stores in the second half of this year, and while we don't have the hard-and-fast prices just yet, expect to drop a cool €300k for the set.[5] If you're dying to learn more, don't miss the highlights from High End Munich 2025, or get the down-low on Cyrus's 80 Series and Gryphon Audio's Antileon Revelation — both of which made a splash at the event.[1][2][3][5]
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- The 257 turntable, with its inverted magnetic bearing and two opto-controlled high-torque motors, promises a serene playing environment for vinyl enthusiasts.
- The 249 preamplifier, boasting standard digital inputs, streamlined internal circuitry, and haptic rotary controls, is a significant leap forward in Burmester's design.
- The mighty 259 power amplifier is expected to deliver 500 watts of power in stereo mode and an impressive 1500 watts in mono block, suitable for even the most difficult-to-drive speakers.
- High End Munich 2025 was a hotbed of audiophile innovation, with Burmester's refreshed Reference line, Cyrus's 80 Series, and Gryphon Audio's Antileon Revelation all making a splash.
- The High End Munich 2025 event unveiled Burmester's refreshed Reference line, including the 257 turntable, the 249 preamplifier, and the colossal 259 stereo power amplifier.
- Burmester's three new releases, the 257 turntable, the 249 preamplifier, and the 259 power amplifier, are set to hit stores in the second half of the year, with an estimated price tag of €300k for the set.
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- The High End Munich 2025 event demonstrated Burmester's commitment to creating outstanding audio equipment, with the release of their new Reference line featuring the 257 turntable, the 249 preamplifier, and the 259 power amplifier.
