Audio Research Ref: CD8


I understand from speaking to Audio Research there is a CD8 now. CD8 has an upgraded power supply and DAC from the CD7. I have my CD7 at ARC for the power supply upgrade now.

Does anyone know more about the CD8?
wsill
Gave up on CD7, after 2 units and a lot of power supply problems upgrades. My last unit showed the SE Hum again even with the 5881 tube.

I went to a CD8, 3 hours only, in it for now. I will post about it later.
Hello Wstill,

I have a CD7 and am considering upgrading the power supply and see that you have done the same, how much did this cost?

Regards,

Paul Serwin
Hi, it's been a while since this thread started, has anybody/owners done meaningful comparisons of their CD8 with other current top notch cdps such as Emm Lab XDS1, Puccini+U-clock, Playback Design MP5, Esoteric, Accuphase? I would like to know of their basic sound differences, and also how it stands comparatively against the others. Thanks for any inputs.