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Audiolab 8200cd and dac

Hi,

Could anyone share their perspectives on the latest audiolab 8200cd? The reviews have been glowing, it can operate as cd and dac, and it comes with the ess dac chip.

The price seem very reasonable too at about $1100.

How does it compare with sacs like w4s dac1 or benchmark?

Thanks!!

JF
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dsholl1
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Elboreth2

How did it compare to your dcs set-up?
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elberoth2
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Yes, dCS is far superior. But you have to put that into perspective - Audiolab costs only ~ $1000 (not sure of US pricing).

For the money, Audiolab is excellent IMO.
dsholl1
99 posts
 
Is it a warm sounding player?
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elberoth2
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I would say it is fairly neutral. Sounds warmer than my dCS Puccini for sure, which I find a bit cold/sterile sounding.
rick_tar
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I just picked up the 8200CD, the hi-res 24/96 stuff is sounding great, love the filters esp. Optimal Spectrum. Way better sounding for the $ than Benchmark USB, which I found too sterile. 8200CD has all the snap and clarity I look for, with way more connectivity options than the competition.
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