{"product_id":"burmester-088-preamplifier-dac-module","title":"Burmester 088 Preamplifier; DAC Module","description":"The Burmester 088 preamplifier features a balanced dual-mono topology, five XLR inputs, a surround throughput terminal, balanced main and tape XLR outputs, and a 6.3mm headphone jack. Designed to anchor reference-level stereo and hybrid theater systems, this solid-state control center borrows discrete Class A X-Amp2 gain modules and DC-coupled, capacitor-free signal paths from the flagship 077 series. A rear expansion slot accepts an optional 24-bit\/192kHz upsampling DAC module with S\/PDIF and USB inputs, an MM\/MC phono stage, or an RCA line board. Hand-assembled in Berlin with wear-free CMOS switching, BurLink control, and carbon-fiber suspension, its mirror-polished chrome chassis isolates delicate circuitry from resonance.\n\nWhat Hi-Fi? awarded the 088 five stars for sound, features, and build, adopting the unit into its long-term reference review system. Critics at TONEAudio praised its jewel-like chrome metalwork and discrete X-Amp2 circuitry for delivering explosive dynamic weight, deep bass control, and transparent digital upsampling. Reviewers consistently highlight its class-leading resolution and expansive soundstage, noting how effortlessly it resolves dense passages without ever sounding clinical.\n\nChoosing this preamplifier brings flagship German engineering and heirloom craftsmanship into an adaptable control hub. By preserving signal purity across analog and modular digital sources, it lets recordings unfold with vivid spatial realism and effortless dynamic authority.","brand":"Burmester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68684284330265,"sku":"102486","price":12999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/102486-4.jpg?v=1794599188","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/burmester-088-preamplifier-dac-module","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}