Product Description
Inspired by iconic milestones and driven by a visionary spirit, Burmester combines over four decades of audiophile expertise with masterful craftsmanship. This claim results in uncompromising perfection – a constant striving for new standards and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.A prime example of this commitment is the new Reference Line. Its sound is moving – with newly defined sophistication in depth, clarity and spatial presence.
The 257 stands for absolute precision and sonic perfection. Ultra-sensitive speed detection and a magnetic-bearing platter reduce mechanical interference to a minimum – for music reproduction of unparalleled purity. Optionally available with an integrated phono module, the 257 Turntable can be flexibly adapted to individual requirements.
Values and Virtues The 257 transcends mass-oriented turntable setups by combining superior mechanical engineering with precise digital control to deliver a superior vinyl listening experience.
Indispensable Design Principles
- Compact shape to fit into New Reference Line systems (and the listening space): A height-adjustable turntable coupled with the tonearm as a single unit
- Optical Speed Control (OSC): An encoder with a pitch of 1600 uses an optical sensor to detect changes in the speed of rotation in less than a millisecond
- Innovative Motor Suspension (IMS): The counter-rotating suspension motor using 18 O-rings compensates for speed changes, ensuring stable rotation
- Finetuning: Base speed can be increased or decreased using two push buttons
Drive that makes a difference
- Hybrid motor control: A high-resolution 12-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC) generates a motor reference voltage that is fed into the purely analog motor control unit
- Automatic compensation for friction and temperature changes in the disk bearings and belts keeps the speed in the perfect range at all times
- Speed-controlled rotation is performed by two belt drives with two high-torque 12V DC motors moving two flywheels reducing wow and flutter to an absolute minimum
Low Friction Bearings
Magnetic bearing technology at its best: Inverted, ground and polished ceramic bearing axle with a sintered bronze liner provides the smoothest operation possible. a p l at te r to s e rv e th e b e s t The balanced 50mm platter in sandwich construction made of technical plastic and stainless steel holds the most legendary records dearly. It provides a solid yet elegant base for all vinyls.
