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CD / SACD players and transports — Audiolab 8300CD

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Audiolab 8300CD
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The 8300CD is a CD player from Audiolab, built around the well-regarded ESS Sabre32 9018 conversion chip, sitting above the 7000CDT with an exceptional signal-to-noise figure. The 8300CD brings Audiolab's more accomplished current engineering to disc-based digital source playback.

Key specs that matter

The ESS Sabre32 9018 conversion chip handles digital-to-analogue conversion - a well-regarded chip choice. Frequency response for CD spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the 7000CDT. Output impedance is 10 ohms on both balanced and single-ended connections - considerably lower than the 7000CDT's 75 ohms. Signal-to-noise ratio exceeds 98dB via RCA or 100dB via XLR, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.002%, matching the 7000CDT. Weight is 6kg.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally clean CD playback reflecting the exceptional over-100dB XLR signal-to-noise figure and low 0.002% distortion figure, representing Audiolab's more accomplished current digital source engineering above the 7000CDT.

Pairing

Audiolab's own DAC and amplifier catalogue offers natural, brand-coherent pairings within the same broader catalogue.

Alternatives

Audiolab's own 7000CDT offers a more accessible, transport-only alternative within the same broader digital source catalogue.

Specifications

  • Model name

    8300CD

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    N/A

  • Engine

    ESS Sabre32 9018

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    20 000

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    10

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    10

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    RCA:<-98dB ,XLR<-100dB

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    <0.002

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    80 x 444 x 317

  • Weight (kg)

    6

  • Official link

    https://www.audiolab.co.uk/collections/cdt/products/8300cd

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