THE CONCEPT
The 032 offers balanced circuit design and is completely DC coupled. There are no distorting coupling capacitors in the signal path. An intelligent protection circuit outside of the signal path monitors the working condition for overheating, DC offset and overloading.
A special feature of the 032 is its extremely high damping factor. This high damping factor in connection with the capability to quickly deliver very large currents (rise time at 4 ohms is only 1.5 µS) give the amp a wide response and the ability to effortlessly control virtually any loudspeaker over its full frequency range. With its mighty 650 VA power supply the 032 is able to deliver continuous high currents and thus drive speakers with low impedance and complex loads.
The large external heat sinks in typical Burmester design provide optimal cooling. The frequency response is practically load-independent. The sound of the 032 is characterized by excellent spatial resolution, natural musical warmth and negligible distortion.
The transistors of the output stages are connected to the oversized heat sinks at the housing sides via a massive block of copper which guarantees the best heat abortion and dissipation. The driver stages, however, are located on a separate internal heat sink. This keeps wide temperature fluctuations of the power stage heat sinks from affecting the operating points of the driver stages.
THE SOUND
The sound of the 032 has been highly praised for its warm musicality yet detailed imaging. It is second to none in its capability to draw minute musical details from the world’s best speakers even at very high volume levels.
EXTRA APPLICATIONS
The 032 is already prepped for future home theater applications. It offers a home theater through-put circuit which bypasses the preamp-section and routes signals directly to the power amp. In the future, this through-put can also be controlled by the new Burmester Link interface.
- Rated power output: Stereo: 2 x 171 W (4 ohms)
- Continuous peak current: 30 A
- Dampingfactor: >1800
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >81 dB
- Input sensitivity: adjustable
- Frequency response: 0-200kHz (-3dB)
- Rise time (stereo/mono): 1,4 ²s an 4/8 ohms load, 1,9 ²s an 1 ohm load
- Oversized power supply with 90.000 ²F filter capacity and 600 VA toroidal transformer.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
- Balanced design throughout as in all Burmester components
- Input stages in proprietary X-Amp technology (Class A)
- Low overall negative feedback
- Completely DC-coupled without distorting capacitors in the signal path
- Oversized power supply delivers high current
- Effortless control of any speaker due to the high damping factor over the entire
range, even at high frequencies
- Stable at any load over the entire frequency range
- Massive binding posts for speaker cables (use only spade lugs!)
- Remote on/off switching in connection with Burmester pre-amps and D/A converters
with
variable output (remote control current: 10V DC)
- Integrated protection circuit outside of the signal path monitors the 032 during
operation for
overheating, DC offset and overloading
- 5 inputs, three of which are balanced
- Head phones jack at the rear panel
- Tone controls (can be switched off)
- Home theater pass-through
- Adjustable pre-sets: Input sensitivity, output level, wake-up volume
- Includes hand-held metal remote control
- Pre-amplifier output
Finishes and Dimensions:
- Standard finish with chrome bracket, housing in silver anodized. Custom finishes upon
request.
- Weight: 36 Kg
- Dimensions: 482 mm x 216 mm x 482 mm (W x H x D), 19 x 4,5 x 13,4 inches