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Power amplifiers mono — Burmester 159
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Burmester 159
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The 159 is a flagship mono power amplifier from Burmester, a German manufacturer renowned for combining understated elegance with uncompromising internal engineering. Sitting within Burmester's reference-tier catalogue, the 159 represents a considerable statement in monoblock amplification, built to deliver substantial output alongside exceptionally clean measured performance.
Key specs that matter
Output power reaches a substantial 1,200W into 4 ohms, a formidable figure reflecting Burmester's considerable power-supply and output-stage engineering. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 116dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.0009% with full global feedback engaged - reference-tier figures placing the 159 among the cleanest-measuring monoblock amplifiers available. At 523 x 416 x 660mm and a formidable 169kg, the 159 represents one of the most substantial monoblock commitments in Burmester's entire catalogue.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptional power delivery combined with remarkably clean, low-distortion reproduction - the near-immeasurable 0.0009% distortion figure reflects Burmester's characteristic attention to circuit refinement, suggesting a design capable of driving demanding loudspeakers with both substantial authority and genuine tonal purity.
Pairing
The substantial 1,200W output into 4 ohms suits demanding, low-impedance loudspeaker loads directly, and Burmester's own preamplifier and source components share a similar engineering philosophy for buyers wanting a coherently voiced, entirely Burmester-engineered system.
Alternatives
Burmester's broader amplifier catalogue, including stereo configurations and models at different power output levels, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of chassis count and output capability within the same reference-tier German engineering philosophy. Burmester's decades of continuous amplifier refinement, evident across its entire electronics catalogue, culminate in flagship monoblocks like the 159 that represent the fullest expression of the company's engineering ambition. Recommended overall for buyers seeking flagship German monoblock performance. Solid overall. Buyers should confirm current pricing and availability directly with an authorised Burmester dealer given the considerable investment this flagship monoblock represents, and a dealer audition alongside a candidate loudspeaker pairing remains the best way to judge real-world synergy before committing.
Key specs that matter
Output power reaches a substantial 1,200W into 4 ohms, a formidable figure reflecting Burmester's considerable power-supply and output-stage engineering. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 116dB, with total harmonic distortion plus noise at an exceptionally low 0.0009% with full global feedback engaged - reference-tier figures placing the 159 among the cleanest-measuring monoblock amplifiers available. At 523 x 416 x 660mm and a formidable 169kg, the 159 represents one of the most substantial monoblock commitments in Burmester's entire catalogue.
Sound and use context
Expect exceptional power delivery combined with remarkably clean, low-distortion reproduction - the near-immeasurable 0.0009% distortion figure reflects Burmester's characteristic attention to circuit refinement, suggesting a design capable of driving demanding loudspeakers with both substantial authority and genuine tonal purity.
Pairing
The substantial 1,200W output into 4 ohms suits demanding, low-impedance loudspeaker loads directly, and Burmester's own preamplifier and source components share a similar engineering philosophy for buyers wanting a coherently voiced, entirely Burmester-engineered system.
Alternatives
Burmester's broader amplifier catalogue, including stereo configurations and models at different power output levels, offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different balance of chassis count and output capability within the same reference-tier German engineering philosophy. Burmester's decades of continuous amplifier refinement, evident across its entire electronics catalogue, culminate in flagship monoblocks like the 159 that represent the fullest expression of the company's engineering ambition. Recommended overall for buyers seeking flagship German monoblock performance. Solid overall. Buyers should confirm current pricing and availability directly with an authorised Burmester dealer given the considerable investment this flagship monoblock represents, and a dealer audition alongside a candidate loudspeaker pairing remains the best way to judge real-world synergy before committing.
Specifications
Model name
159
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
N/A
Output power (4Ω) (W)
1200
Gain (dBu)
N/A
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
N/A
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
>116
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
0,0009%
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
N/A
Dimensions (mm)
523 × 416 × 660
Weight (kg)
169
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