The Burmester Preamplifier 011 heralds a new era for the company when it was being introduced. This is the first preamp in the world that comes with a phono section that allows switching between MC RIAA and shellac (mono).

     It is a Pure class-A preamplifier based on Burmester's proprietary X-Amp technology. The new X-Amp circuitry for the inputs as well as outputs is located on separate piggyback modules. And of course, the circuitry of the 011 is Pure Balanced throughout. It accommodates seven balanced inputs.

     The phono module of 011 is Balanced throughout and completely DC-coupled with discreet construction of the sophisticated circuitry. In fact the whole preamp’s circuit is completely DC-coupled, i.e. there are no capacitors in the signal path. Hence the sonic quality is uncompromised, with a signature of warm natural musicality.

- Pure class-A preamplifier based on Burmester's proprietary X-Amp
   technology. Utilized the new X-Amp circuitry for the inputs as well as
   outputs which is located on separate piggyback modules.
- The 011 preamp is completely DC-coupled, i.e. there are no capacitors
   in the signal path.
- The circuitry of the 011 is balanced throughout. It offers seven balanced
   inputs.
- Uncompromising dual-mono construction. The circuit boards for left and
   right channel are stacked on top of each other.
- The circuit boards are arranged to achieve the shortest possible signal
   path and to obviate internal wire connections to the input and output
   terminals.
- The IR remote control is a non-compromise design. The Volume control
   uses a passive R-2R network consisting of precision resistors and
   gold-plated Reed relays. Only this extreme sophistication can guarantee
   the desired 100 per cent equal channel balance. Switching between
   signal sources is also done by relays directly at the inputs.
- The 011 comes standard with a phono module the sound of which is
   closely related to that Reference pre-amp.
- The signal processing of the 011 phono module is balanced throughout
   and completely DC-coupled with discreet construction of the    sophisticated circuitry.
- The equalization characteristic of the phono module can be switched
   from MC RIAA to shellac.
- All presets of the phono module can be done with a setup function. For
   example, phono loads can easily be changed to eight different settings
   (10, 15, 50, 68, 120, 180, 390, 1000W).
- The 011 can easily be integrated into a home theater system by routing
   the signal through the preamp in "surround" mode.
- The 011 has also been prepped for the future applications of complex
   integration of home media with the inclusion of the new Burmester link
   which will support complex remote control applications in large systems
- The power supply of the 011 is a completely new design. The electrical
   supply of the analog audio stages has been separated from the digitally
   controlled displays. As a consequence, the 011 sports two separate
   transformers custom-made to Burmester's specifications.
- Analog power supply: 44VA transformer with overall 100.000 µF
   filtering.
- Digital power supply: 33VA transformer with overall 20.000 µF filtering.
- Like on all Burmester components, the display can be switched off.
- The output can be raised with the setup function by 6 dB (for example
   when using power amps of other manufacturers).
- Input sensitivity of the inputs can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dB. This
   preset can also be programmed with the setup function.
- The “wake-up” volume that kicks in when the 011 is switched on can be
   preset in steps from 01 to 20.
- Weight: app. 15 Kgs.
- Dimensions without plugs: 482 x 95 x 345mm (W x H x D),
   19 x 4,5 x 13,4 inches