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Overview

Power Amplifier

The 216 seamlessly joins the family of Burmester power amplifiers that have won many international awards. It combines powerful performance with great dynamics and excellent timing and shines sonically with an impressive spatial stage and musical warmth. The 216 helps speakers with the lowest impedance values and complex loads achieve a spacious sound image, performing even better when configured as a dedicated mono power amplifier.

POWER AMPLIFIER 216 & 218

“We have thought in exactly the right direction.”

-THOMAS SCHNEIDER; CEO

IMPRESSIONS

With attention to detail.

Recognisable as a typical Burmester even from the very first glance, the 216 power amplifier makes use of characteristic design elements of the Top Line.

MANUFACTURE

Design

As with 218, the 216’s design is derived from Burmester’s flagship 159 Mono Power Amplifier. The 159 passes on its clear lines and the pleasing aesthetics appearance to the more compact models. Especially the screwless processing of the lid and the renunciation of additional decorative elements underline this look.

Handmade

In the development and manufacturing process, only the best quality components are selected to meet our exacting tolerances. In addition, several days of test runs as well as further intensive quality controls culminating in detailed final listening tests under real conditions are added. Every single assembly receives a 100% inspection according to Burmester quality standards before installation. This elaborate manufacturing process ensures that in the end the customer receives a product that is exceptional in every respect.

Features

  • completely symmetrical design
  • optimized protection circuits outside the signal path
  • stereo and mono operation possible
  • input stages in Burmester X-Amp technology (Class A)
  • Completely DC-coupled signal path without sound-distorting capacitors in the signal path
  • Generously dimensioned power supply allows high current delivery capability
  • Effortless control of any loudspeaker due to high damping factor over the entire frequency range, even at high frequencies
  • Stable at all loads over the entire frequency range
  • Solid screw terminals for speaker cables
  • Remote on/off via Burmester devices (remote switch-on voltage: 10V DC)
  • Integration into Smart Home control possible

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Device type Dual-channel power amplifier
Weight 35 kg
Width 496 mm
Height 191 mm
Depth 479 mm
Voltage ranges (Model 216-240) 230 – 240 V~, 50/60 Hz
Voltage ranges (Model 216-120) 110 – 120 V~, 50/60 Hz
Voltage ranges (Model 216-100) 100 V~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption STBY (230 V) 0,46 W
Output power stereo (IEC 62368-1) at 2 Ω 245W
Output power stereo (IEC 62368-1) at 4 Ω 165 W
Output power stereo (IEC 62368-1) at 8 Ω 100 W
Connections:
  • Balanced input (for stereo operation or operation as a dedicated mono amplifier)
  • unbalanced input via adapter ( adapter supplied)
  • DC input / output for remote ON/OFF
  • Remote control (remote control is optionally available)
  • BurLink interface
  • Loudspeaker outputs
 

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Do you install systems as well as sell equipment?

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Do you provide support after installation?

Yes. We provide ongoing service and support to ensure systems continue performing as intended — not just on installation day, but over the long term.