Burmester 102 Classic CD Player

The 102 CD-Player from Burmester’s Classic Line is the harmonious combination of an elegantly purist design and a high-quality standard of musicality. The 102 is a direct-drive CD-Player that can be easily integrated into a more compact audio system.
The 102 is a direct-drive CD player with a front-loading CD drawer. Thus, it can easily be integrated into an audio system where space is tight. The sophisticated analog output stages receive their signals from a latest-generation conversion unit. It offers different upsampling rates, which may be selected according to personal preferences.
The direct drive Classic Line 102 CD Player contains a maximum-quality, high-end D/A converter that displays all of the essential characteristics of the converter. The digital inputs can be used for connecting external audio sources, such as a television set-top box or a blu-ray player, to the converter. All incoming digital signals are converted to the preferred sampling frequency (96kHz or 192kHz) by a sample rate converter.

Just like the other CD players in the Burmester product range, the 102 contains balanced circuitry with a fully DC-coupled signal path, and no coupling capacitors getting in the way of the signal. The glossy display has several dimming levels and can also be switched off completely if desired. Thanks to its clear and intuitive structure, the user can familiarise himself with the CD player instantly. Furthermore, all functions of the 102 can be controlled through the BurLink interface, using a media control system such as Crestron or AMX.

Specifications:

• BurLink for external control via RS 232 or USB;
• Frequency Response - < 10 Hz - 48 kHz;
• Drive - Direct Drive, Tray Loader;
• DAC usable for external sources - Yes;
• Upsampling to 96 kHz/24 bit - Yes; Switchable to 192 kHz/24 bit - Yes.