Burmester 077 Reference Preamplifier

The legendary 777 Preamplifier, invented and built by Burmester in 1977, is regarded as the foundation of success for Burmester Audiosysteme. On the occasion of the company’s 30th anniversary in 2007, Burmester once again introduced an exceptional pre amp. At present, the 077 is the most versatile pre amp in their lineup and joins smoothly into the league of the internationally awarded Burmester pre amps.

Burmester's prime design goal was to match the sonic excellence of the 808 MK5, which is regarded worldwide as the audiophile gold standard, and to do this without compromise in such a complex and versatile piece of equipment as the 077.

The unit’s logical controlling concept guarantees easy-going listening pleasure, and the clear design lines speak for themselves. Above all, its inner values are especially convincing.

Features

The self-balancing phono-stage is only one of its cutting-edge innovations. It allows the 077 to equalize channel disparities and to project a perfect virtual sound stage into the room. Due to its module slot for one of four optional modules, the 077 is prepared for all eventualities. The integrated surround thruput allows the perfect integration into home theatre systems. Further unbeatable arguments of our anniversary product are the X-Amp 2 amplification stages and the advanced control via BurLink. The 077 is available with integrated or external Reference Line power supply.

Dual-mono design for maximum channel separation

Completely DC-coupled without capacitors in the signal path

Volume is set using a newly developed volume control circuit board (Burmester: 60 steps / dB: 85 steps)

Input sensitivity adjustable by +/- 6dB for each input individually

RECORD-Output with high-performance operational amplifier

Combined RECORD and 2nd zone output for two-zone applications

Global setup for individual settings

Separate setup for each zone individually

Phase inversion for each input and every zone

Separate balance control for each zone

DA converter module (upsampling technology of the 069)

Selectable automatic calibration for phono

Phono MM module with programmable input capacitance

Phono MC module with programmable loads

DAC module with upsampling choice of 96kHz or 192kHz

Latest CMOS technology for switching of inputs

Latest CPU technology (ensures capability for future upgrades of controlling)

Mirrored display

Display brightness programmable in 4 levels

Remote control by other components (master/slave) via DC in/out connection

Burmester Link for external control via RS232 and USB

Specifications

Inputs: 6 XLR / 1 RCA:

Phono inputs: optional MM / MC

Outputs: 1 XLR, 1 XLR (variabel / fix)

Head phone jack: 2 x 6.3 mm, dual zone

Module slots: 1

Optional modules: Phono MC / MM, DAC, Line

Surround Thruput: yes

Input names programmable: yes

Remote controlled: yes

BurLink: yes

X-Amp 2: yes

REMOTE INPUT/ OUTPUT: 1 / 1

Input Impedance XLR/RCA: 11 Ω/ 16.5 kΩ

Output Impedance XLR/RCA: 230 Ω/ 116 Ω

Input Sensitivity re. 1 V: 550 mV / 90 mV

Max. output level: 23.7 V

Frequency response -3 dB: < 10 Hz - 150 kHz

Signal-to-noise-ratio: > 107 dB

Special features: Dual zone operation, 4-channel mode

Width: 450 mm (17.8’’) x Height: 156 mm (6.2’’) x Depth: 346 mm (13.2’’)

Weight: 25 kg (55.1 Ibs)

POWER SUPPLY

Weight: 26 kg (57.3 Ibs)

Width: 450 mm (17.8’’) x Height: 156 mm (6.2’’) x Depth: 335 mm (13.2’’)