Audiolab 8200 CDQ CD Player

I own the CDQ. What would you like to know? I don't use mine as a pre-amp, but as a CDP and I stream 24 bit FLAC with my laptop through the USB. It has 6 or 7 filters, which is way overkill IMO. I finally settleed on one filter because I found myself switching filters in the middle of songs. The tray is a little flimsy, but so has everyone I've ever owned. It sounds fantastic with my setup. The owners manual is amazing, which is a good thing because the CDQ is complicated if you take full advantage of it. It runs very warm, and sounds best after its warmed up for 10 - 15 minutes. My plan is to purchase a SS amp to run in the summer and use it as a pre amp so I don't have to run my tubes.

I just bought the 8200 CD not the Q. Have it playing right now through Itunes losless and it sounds really good, which surprises me. Had been running a MF V-DAC with an upgraded power supply and quit using it because the sound sucked. The Audiolab is much better in my opinion.

Donjr is right about the filters, but a few of them are really helpful, one or two are just there to compare with the others.

There are a couple of positive reviews on this unit. Home theater hifi and 6 moons.

Some users at pinkfish media have experience with this unit, do some research there.

I have cdq and when I plug in the power cord it and move the box it tens to wanna unplug... Anyone have this issue?