Audiolab 8300CDQ CD Player / DAC / Preamplifier

Name: Audiolab 8300CDQ CD Player / DAC / Preamplifier
Brand: The Music Room
SKU: 99703
Price: 1099.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Readable formats include CD and CD-R discs, alongside high-resolution PCM support up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA decoding via digital inputs. Key specifications include an ESS Sabre32 9018 DAC, a slot-loading CD transport, 5 digital inputs (USB, 2 optical, 2 coaxial, AES/EBU), 3 RCA analog inputs, balanced XLR and RCA outputs, and a direct-coupled Class A headphone amplifier. The Audiolab 8300CDQ functions as a versatile CD player, standalone DAC, and preamplifier. Built around a fast slot-loading mechanism that minimizes disc-reading errors, it utilizes 512 DAC elements per channel for ultra-precise signal conversion alongside selectable digital filters to tailor playback.

Reviewers consistently praise the 8300CDQ for its transparent, smooth, and natural sound signature. Compiled reviews highlight its silent background, expansive soundstage, and detailed midrange free from digital harshness. The slot-loading mechanism earns high marks for quiet operation and tracking scratched discs, while the Class A preamplifier stage is lauded for driving active speakers or power amps directly with impressive clarity and dynamic control.

Consolidating a reference CD transport, high-resolution DAC, and line-level preamp into a single chassis simplifies your audio setup while preserving signal purity. For music lovers seeking to elevate digital playback, revive a CD library, and streamline their signal path directly to a power amplifier, this versatile unit delivers exceptional performance across every source.

Brand	Audiolab
Type	Disc Players
Component Color	Black
Component Features	D/A Conversion Capable Onboard Headphone Amp Remote Control Capable
MSRP	$2,199.00
SKU #	99703
Serial #	AH006942BEJ0489
Cosmetic Rating	8 - Very good condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including surface scratches on the screen, and blemishes on the top, despite these cosmetic blemishes, the unit is fully functional and would be great to add to your setup.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Less than one year
Owners	Unknown
Service History	None

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