8300CDQ vs Quad Artera Play+
The Artera Play+'s signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the 8300CDQ's 100 dB. Both share bit depth (32-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and dsd support (DSD256).
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DigitalCD PlayersDACsPre-AmplifiersHeadphone AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,599
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About the 8300CDQ
The Audiolab 8300CDQ is a combined CD player, digital-to-analog converter and preamplifier built around an ESS Sabre DAC. It adds analogue line inputs and a fully balanced preamp stage to the 8300CD platform, while also supporting MQA decoding and a dedicated headphone amplifier. It is designed for use as a standalone source component, a digital hub, or a preamp feeding a power amplifier or active speakers.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- Yes
- DAC Chip
- ESS 9018S
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 100 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- USB-B, Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF, AES/EBU
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial S/PDIF, Optical S/PDIF, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444 × 80 × 317 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6 kg (13 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions