i've only heard the burmester pc in a burmester-only system, including speaks. the burmester line is the most gorgeous on which i've ever laid my eyes. their sound, tho, tends to be a little too dry and analytical for my taste. if you're looking for a pc in this price range, i'd highly recommend your trying either of the accuphase models. for isolation, i go with great racks (zoethecus, with z slab shelves) and black diamond racing ceramic cones. i've also used 2" thick granite slabs that are designed for scientific labs.
