Audiolab 8200 CD Player And DAC

Audiolab 8200 CD Player And DAC

The Audiolab 8200CD is a fully-featured integrated DAC and CD transport of advanced specification, and impeccable performance. Exhibiting a number of digital inputs including USB, coax, and optical, the 8200CD is the most flexible integrated DAC / CD on the market.

The designers at Audiolab have focused on compatibility with the USB capable of interfacing with a number of media players including WMP, iTunes, and iRiver. Additionally it is capable of playing full HD audio sources up to 24Bit 96kHz through the asynchronous USB design.

Designed around the advanced ESS Sabre32 9018 DAC, the 8200CD delivers optimal sonic performance from digital sources. The ESS DAC in conjunction with Audiolab’s proprietary discrete master clock circuit manages to achieve 100% jitter attenuation within the digital domain. This is expressed through music playback with unrivaled detail and timing.

Comprised of over 1700 components using precision SMT manufacturing on a 4 layer PCB, the Audiolab 8200CD is the most advanced electronic design in Audiolab’s long history.

Features

Exceptional connectivity, including a USB port and XLR outputs

USB port can be used to enhance the quality of digital audio playback from a PC, Mac etc.

Any PC/Mac media player (iTunes etc.) can be controlled via the Audiolabʼs remote handset

USB port also allows the player to be upgraded via firmware updates in the future

Four selectable digital filters enable the user to tailor the sound to his/her own taste

Ultra-high-quality 32-bit DAC from ESS Technology

Proprietary, discrete master clock ensures ultra-low jitter

Balanced, discrete, Class A output stages maximise sound quality

Specifications

Output Level: RCA: 2.05V RMS? XLR: 4.1V RMS

Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ±0.2dB

Total Harmonic Distortion: RCA: ＜0.0025%? XLR: ＜0.008%

Crosstalk @1KHz: RCA: ＞120dB XLR: ＞130dB

Dynamic Range 'A' wtd: RCA: ＞98dB XLR: ＞110dB