Audiolab re-wrote the rulebook with the introduction of the 8200 series. The 8200CD was a stand out product and won numerous awards. One of the first CD Players to give you digital inputs and access to the DAC inside.
With the introduction of the 8300 series Audiolab needed to step up the range again, and they have. Keeping with the iconic Audiolab styling, they have created a fresh look that would not seem out of place with legacy Audiolab products. A more mature sound is present throughout the 8300 range but with a familiar feel.
Without a doubt, one of the best evolutions of an already great product.
The 8300CD demonstrates a level of fine detail, transparency, soundstage depth, dynamic range and musical flow across all sources. It is both an exceptional CD player and a top-class external DAC/digital preamp, able to make the most of your CD collection. While delivering an enormous sonic boost to external digital audio sources it now extends its resolution to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD compatibility via USB.
Specifications
Overview |
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General Description |
CD Player, Digital-to-Analogue Converter |
Finish |
Fine Textured Aluminium (Black / Silver) |
Display |
POLED 128x64 pixels 2.7" |
Standby Feature |
Yes |
12V Trigger |
Yes |
CD Mechanism |
Slot-Loading |
DSD Compatible |
Yes (DSD64 / DSD128 / DSD256) |
Disc Compatibility |
CD/CDR |
DAC |
ESS Sabre32 9018 chip |
Resolution |
32 bits |
Sampling Frequency |
Optical,Coaxial, AES: 32kHz - 192kHz USB:32kHz - 384kHz(PCM) / DSD64, DSD128, DSD256 |
Maximum Sampling Frequency |
Optical,Coaxial, AES: 192kHz USB: 384kHz (PCM) / 11.2M (DSD256) |
Digital Input |
2 x Coaxial, 2 x Toslink Optical, 1xAES/EBU, 1 x USB for PC USB, |
Digital Output |
1 x Coaxial, 1 x Toslink Optical,1 x AES |
Output Voltage |
4.2Vrms ±0.1 (Balanced) 2.1Vrms ±0.1 (Unbalanced) |
Output Impedance |
10Ω |
THD (1kHz 0dB 20Hz - 20kHz A wtd. |
<0.002% |
Frequency Response +/-0.2dB |
20Hz - 20KHz (± 0.2dB) |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N) A wtd |
RCA:<-98dB ,XLR<-100dB |
Dynamic Range (A wtd.) |
RCA:>98dB ,XLR>100dB |
Crosstalk @1K |
RCA:<-120dB , XLR <-130dB |
Gain Error |
<0.5W |
Dimensions (H x W x D) |
80 x 444 x 317mm |
Weight |
6kg |