Brumeister 061 performance

Friend

Burmester makes some of the most attractive equipment you can find;  and from an aesthetic standpoint you would be very satisfied with any piece you  have the opportunity to purchase.

Now,  from a purely Sonics and reliability standpoint you are entering into a territory that could become problematic when you consider the laser pick up on the CD player as well as service to the unit becoming difficult to find.

If superior Sonics is what you want but still want some flare to make your System look nice - look for a used Levinson, Nagra, or Playback Designs.

Friend

To your point,  as long as you have all the relevant information and have calculated the pros and cons - the only thing to do is make the purchase and enjoy.  

The research I conducted  confirmed that the Burmester 061 contains the CD Pro 2 transport - which is still available; and the unit can be used as a DAC - which is a positive as well.

So, if you are really set on Burmester and have done your homework - purchase and enjoy.  

I had had a chance to get the Levinson 31.5 Transport but decided not to based on the likelihood of the laser mechanism needing replacement.  

Please post your impressions once you make the purchase.