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Audiolab 8300CDQ Premium CD Player / DAC / Pre-amplifier with 8300XP Power Amplifier

This impressive system pairs the Audiolab 8300CDQ CD Player / Pre-amplifier with the matching 8300XP power amplifier to create a system with incredible performance and flexibility. At its heart, the 8300CDQ is based around the award-winning 8300CD player. This means the same, top quality ESS Sabre 32-bit DAC (Digital to Analogue Convertor) for sensational detail. Working with the ESS DAC, a Hyperstream modulator offers optimal transient response for a punchy, powerful sound. In summary, the CD player has the crisp, precise resolution and effortless dynamics that you’d expect from Audiolab.

Slot-loading CD mechanism

Fast in operation and neat in design, the 8300CDQ’s slot-loading CD transport delivers excellent reliability. A read-ahead digital buffer reduces disc-reading errors, enabling scratched CDs that are unreadable by conventional mechanisms to be played. High disc stability and low susceptibility to resonance contribute to the 8300CDQ’s superb CD sound quality.

High quality DAC

Featuring a versatile choice of digital inputs, the 8300CDQ provides an easy upgrade path for your other digital components such as TV, games console or network streamer. No matter what you connect the sound will be improved massively by the 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC.

USB input and MQA for Hi-Res music

The DAC can also be accessed via a USB input. This is the ideal way to connect your PC or laptop and listen to your digital music library. Compatible with many Hi-Res music files, including DSD (Direct Stream Digital), the USB input turns the 8300CDQ into a powerful Hi-Res music player. The 8300CDQ is also compatible with Hi-Res MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) music files.  MQA is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download.

Effortless Power

The 8300XP is a classic Audiolab stereo power amplifier, with a sound as clean and crisp as its minimalist exterior. Delivering 140W per channel into 8 Ohms, the 8300XP is capable of driving even the toughest of loudspeakers with sure-footed authority, combining Audiolab’s class-leading neutrality with an unerring ability to engage the listener throughout a musical performance.

Exemplary build quality and reliability ensure that this is a power amp for all seasons, its versatility increased by a choice of balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, bi-wire speaker terminals and a pair of 12v trigger inputs. Internal circuit components are of the highest quality, right down to the power and signal wiring, which is made of ultra-pure OCC (Ohno Continuous Cast) copper – all in aid of minimising distortion and maximising sonic clarity.

Quality headphone amp

If you’d rather listen through headphones, then the 8300CDQ has that covered, too. The easily accessible headphone socket is connected to a dedicated, Class-A amplifier. This means there’s enough power for all types of headphones and a smooth, powerful sound that’s an easy match for many basic, stand-alone headphone amps.

High performance no matter the source

Whatever the source material, Audiolab’s 8300CDQ will produce exceptional sound quality. Thanks to the premium ESS Sabre DAC with Hyperstream Modulator, balanced pre-amp design and use of high quality components throughout the player always sounds smooth, precise and natural.

Sleek, minimalist design

Finished to the highest standards, the 8300CDQ uses an aluminium front panel and CNC routed aluminium control knobs to give a sleek style and quality feel. The crisp display, minimal button count and slot loading mechanism also give a minimalist appeal. Available in black or silver, the 8300CDQ blends well with a wide range of other components.