Dream MPT-8 vs MPD-8 Dream
The MPD-8 Dream matches the Dream MPT-8 on bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (384 kHz), and dsd support (DSD256).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$13,500 - $20,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Dream MPT-8
Playback Designs Dream MPT-8 is a high-end SACD/CD transport and digital source component from Playback Designs’ Dream series. It is designed to act as a transport and digital hub rather than a DAC, with proprietary PLINK optical connection for direct use with the matching MPD-8 Dream DAC. The unit can also accept multiple digital inputs and, in some configurations, optional internal modules such as a streamer or music server functionality.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- USB, AES/EBU, Coaxial S/PDIF, TosLink, PLINK
- Digital Outputs
- PLINK, AES/EBU
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, vTuner, USB storage, NAS, DLNA, UPnP
Never published
- Analog Output — the maker never published this. Checked 15 sources on 8 Sept 2026
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions