I' ve had Burmester 061 and 001 as well (in fact, had 001 twice). I cant comment on your other choice, since I am not interested in pc audio, but for a money that is today asked for 061 I believe that there are better choices.
Burmester is great brand, dont get me wrong (had all Burmester set up with 956 mk2, 011 and 001) but it holds its value because of price policy (same products only more expensive each year) and because some people appreciate it just like they like collectible watches or similar items.
Meaning, its value does not always represent its 'musical' value.
So, in light of all that I strongly believe that you can find better player for the price you would need to give for 061, which in fact is 15 years old product.
By the way, my dealer has got 089 on sale and I am very curious to try it against my current player, which is cheaper, but much newer and with different type of dac.
I am not the type who believes that everything new (digital in this case) is better than yesterdays products, but for its level the 061 should not cost more than 3t usd in sh today.
Burmester is great brand, dont get me wrong (had all Burmester set up with 956 mk2, 011 and 001) but it holds its value because of price policy (same products only more expensive each year) and because some people appreciate it just like they like collectible watches or similar items.
Meaning, its value does not always represent its 'musical' value.
So, in light of all that I strongly believe that you can find better player for the price you would need to give for 061, which in fact is 15 years old product.
By the way, my dealer has got 089 on sale and I am very curious to try it against my current player, which is cheaper, but much newer and with different type of dac.
I am not the type who believes that everything new (digital in this case) is better than yesterdays products, but for its level the 061 should not cost more than 3t usd in sh today.