Audiolab 8200CD + 8200A Amp With Acoustic Energy Elite 3

Audiolab 8200 CD Player DAC + Matching Integrated Stereo Amplifier With Acoustic Energy Elite 3 Floorstanding Speakers

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

Audiolab 8200A Integrated Amplifier

The Audiolab 8200 series marks a new generation of products for a storied British brand. The designers have worked diligently to maintain the ethos of the brand while infusing a level of musicality and modernity into an exciting new line of products.

The construction of the chassis exhibits an extraordinary attention to detail, including perfectly fit aluminum panels that not only add to the quality of build, and design, but also improves the sound quality by reducing magnetic noise. The same attention was given to the internals of each unit, which uses only the finest quality audiophile components. Every product has been designed to the highest standard without compromise.

Specification

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

Acoustic Energy Aelite 3 Floorstanding Speakers

Acoustic Energy Aelite 3 Floorstanding Speakers

Introducing the AELITE Series of loudspeakers. A New mid-fi collection of speakers, using modern design techniques in drive unit technology and cabinet enclosure construction.

Following with AE tradition, lightweight high-efficiency alloy cones housed in die-cast aluminium chassis are used for the mid/ bass driver units, providing a fast, tight bass response with optimum detail and clarity.

The AELITE flagship speaker is an orchestra of design, engineering and performance; stunning to behold and listen too. The AELITE 3 utilises the same high quality HF unit from the rest of the AELITE range and compliments this with a 110mm midrange unit and two powerful 125mm bass units. The result is a floor standing loudspeaker of unequalled presentation that will give a range of performance from the most detailed violin to the largest movie explosion. The AELITE three also offers the facility to be mass loaded, foam tuning plugs are also supplied for the rear firing ports. These features enable the low frequencies of the AELITE Three to be tuned to suit the listening environment and equipment of the user.

Specification

HF Unit: 25mm neodymium tweeter with high dispersion diaphragm. Ferrofluid cooled and damped. Magnetically shielded.

Exclusively Profiled.

MF Unit: 110mm mid range driver with 32mm short throw voice coil, die cast chassis, high power, magnet system and lightweight alloy cone. Magnetically shielded.

LF Unit: Twin 125mm mid/bass drivers with 26mm voice coil, die cast chassis, high power, magnet system and lightweight alloy cone. Magnetically shield

Power Handleing: 175 watt max

Overall frequency response: 34Hz - 27KHz

Sensitivity: 89dB

Impedance: 8 Ohms

Cabinet: Real wood veneered.15mm MDF wrap. Twin vented horizontal bracing. High power, back firing, low turbulence bass-reflex ports.22mm front baffle.

Terminals: Gold-plated 4-way binding posts

Dimensions WxHxD: 230 x 920 x 297mm

Weight (exc packaging) 18kg each