8300CD vs Quad Artera Play+
The Artera Play+'s signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the 8300CD's 100 dB and its thd 0.001% against 0.002%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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DigitalCD PlayersDACs
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$539 - $1,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 8300CD
The Audiolab 8300CD is a premium CD player that also functions as an external DAC and digital preamp. It uses an ESS Sabre32 9018 DAC, supports 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD playback via USB, and includes selectable digital filters, balanced XLR and single-ended RCA outputs, and volume control for direct connection to a power amplifier or active speakers. Audiolab lists the model in its discontinued product category.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS Sabre32 9018
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.002%
- SNR
- 100 dB
- Output Voltage
- 4.2V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 10Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.3V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU, USB
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial, Optical, AES/EBU
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444 × 80 × 317 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6 kg (13 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, silver
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions