Power amplifiers stereo — Burmester 218

The 218 is a monumental yet stylish power amplifier from Burmester, engineered to easily handle even the most demanding loudspeaker loads. The 218 brings Burmester's most storied German engineering to a serious, high-current power-amplification format sitting above the 216 in the brand's catalogue.

Key specs that matter

Output power reaches 165W into 8 ohms, rising to a substantial 275W into 4 ohms - a power-doubling behaviour reflecting serious current delivery. At 496 x 216 x 479mm and 42kg, the 218 represents a substantial commitment reflecting Burmester's most accomplished current power-amplifier engineering and characteristic industrial design.

Sound and use context

Expect effortless authority over the most demanding loudspeaker loads reflecting the substantial 275W-into-4-ohms output, with the power-doubling behaviour indicating the serious current reserves Burmester positions as central to handling difficult speaker impedance curves.

Pairing

The 218's substantial current reserves suit demanding loudspeaker loads, and Burmester's own preamplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings.

Alternatives

Burmester's own 216 offers a more compact alternative within the same broader power-amplifier catalogue.