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The Audiolab 8300A Stereo Amp & 8300CDQ CD Player HiFi Package is the ideal choice for those who want to build a high-quality HiFi system. Completely redesigned from scratch, the Audiolab 8300A is miles ahead of what was already an industry leader. Higher power, an additional phono stage and new Audiolab styling mean the amplifier is more stylish and more versatile than ever. Most importantly its new, ultra-efficient circuitry and streamlined components create a listening experience that brings new definition to your favourite music.
Based on the 8300CD, the included 8300CDQ utilises the existing technology and of its predecessor offering all the same level of detail, transparency and dynamic range. It is both an exceptional CD player and a top-class external DAC/digital preamp, able to make the most of your CD collection. While delivering an enormous sonic boost to external digital audio sources, and the same as the 8300CD, it extends its resolution to 32-bit/384-kHz and DSD compatibility via USB.
Product Ref: 227799
The newly updated external structure of the 8300 series follows the new design aesthetic of Audiolab products going forward, incorporating softened lines and textures yet still maintaining Audiolab's instantly recognisable and contemporary style. The 8300 series’ blasted aluminium finish, CNC routed aluminium dials and display certainly look cutting-edge, yet with every Audiolab product, form follows function. The new display and controls enable a fast and intuitive access through the vast routing options and filter settings in both the A and CD.
On the 8300A Engineers have developed a new phono stage catering for the resurgence in vinyl records with MM and MC configurations accessible via the front panel controls.
While striving to achieve the most supreme sound quality, each stage of Audiolab product development is focused on usability.The amplifier can behave as an integrated amplifier, power amplifier, pre-amplifier and a split pre-amplifier - easily paired with a multitude of hi-fi systems. The 8300A works as coherently inside as it does on the outside - By taking a completely new approach to the layout, a dual mono structure means inter-channel interference is minimised. Crucial components processing audio and the power supply are completely separated as far as possible. The new technology - Active Current Delivery also ensures a completely clean sound up to the point of clipping, then its advanced microprocessor limits the output, which guarantees no audible distortion, even at its louder output of 75W RMS.
Taking it to the next level the 8300CDQ now includes MQA technology, which enables you to play back MQA audio files and streams, delivering the sound of the original master recording. MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) is an award-winning British technology that delivers the sound of the original master recording. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream or download.
Fast in operation and neat in design, the 8300CDQ’s slot-loading CD transport delivers excellent reliability. A read-ahead digital buffer reduces disc-reading errors, enabling scratched CDs that are unreadable by conventional mechanisms to be played. High disc stability and low susceptibility to resonance contribute to the 8300CDQ’s superb CD sound quality.
The 8300 works as coherently inside as it does on the outside - By taking a completely new approach to the layout, a dual mono structure means inter-channel interference is minimised. Crucial components processing audio and the power supply are completely separated as far as possible. The amplifier can behave as an integrated amplifier, power amplifier, pre-amplifier and a split pre-amplifier - easily paired with a multitude of hi-fi systems.
Connectivity options have been further expanded on the 8300CD with the addition of an AES/EBU digital input and XLR digital output. These join a full complement of inputs/outputs retained from the 8200CD: 2x coaxial digital inputs; 2x optical digital inputs; 1x asynchronous USB input; 1x coaxial digital output; 1x optical digital output; single-ended RCA and balanced XLR analogue outputs. 12V remote trigger loop feature on all units so as one device is switched on, paired units are switched into or out of standby mode - working as one system for quick operation.
The external structure of the 8300 series follows the new design aesthetic of Audiolab products going forward, incorporating softened lines and textures yet still maintaining Audiolab’s instantly recognisable and contemporary style. The 8300 series’ blasted aluminium finish, CNC routed aluminium dials and display certainly look cutting-edge, yet with every Audiolab product, form follows function. The new display and controls enable a fast and intuitive access through the vast routing options and filter settings in both the A and CD.
Rated Max Power Output , THD < 1 | 2 x 75W RMS (8 ohm) 2x115W (4 ohm) |
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Peak Output Current | +/- 15A |
Display | OLED 128x64 pixels 2.7" |
Frequency Response | +/- 0.1dB (10Hz – 20KHz) +/- 3.0dB (1Hz – 100KHz) |
Channel Imbalance | 109dB(A-weighted, BW = 20 – 20KHz) |
Damping Factor | >100 (8ohm Load @ 1KHz) |
Inputs | 1 x RCA |
Outputs | 2 x Binding Post Terminal |
Inputs | CD Vide Tuner AUX1 AUX2 XLR (Balanced) & Phono (MM/MC) |
Outputs | 2 x RCA |
Input Sensitivity (Phono RIAA) | 3.4mV (MM) , 340uV (MC) |
Input Impedance (line inputs) | 50K // 100pF |
Input Voltage (Line) | 3.5V max. (< 0.02 THD) |
Output Voltage | 2.3V max. (< 0.02 THD) |
Output Impedance | 120 ohm |
Frequency Response (Line) | +/- 3.0dB (1Hz - 100kHz) |
Frequency Response (Line) | +/- 3.0dB (1Hz - 100kHz) |
Frequency Response (Phono RIAA) | +/- 1.0dB (20Hz - 20kHz) |
Channel Imbalance | < 0.2dB (10Hz - 20kHz) |
Total Harmonic Distortion | (THD)-Line<0.001 |
Total Harmonic Distortion | (THD)-Phono 107dB > 109dB(A-weighted) |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio Phono (MM) (Volume = 0dB , Vin=3mV , Rs=1K, BW=20-20KHz) | > 73dB > 78dB(A-weighted) |
Signal-To-Noise Ratio Phono (MC) (Volume = 0dB , Vin=300uV , Rs=0R, BW=20-20KHz) | > 68dB > 73dB(A-weighted) |
Crosstalk | R & R->L @10KHz) |
Gain | 29dB (20Hz-20KHz) |
Input Sensitivity | 840mV (Power Out = 70W into 8ohm) |
Dimensions H x W x D | 80mm (inc. feet) x 444mm x 330.3mm (inc. connectors / controls) |
Weight | 7.8kg |
Output Voltage | 4.2Vrms ±0.1 (Balanced) 2.1Vrms ±0.1 (Unbalanced) |
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Output Impedance | 10Ω |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <0.002 (1kHz, 0dB, 20Hz 20kHz, A weighted) |
Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (± 0.2dB) |
Signal to Noise Ratio (S/N) | <-100dB A Weighted (Balanced) |
Standby Power Consumption | <0.5W |
Dimension(mm) (W x H x D) | 444 X 80 X 317 |
Carton size(mm) ( W X H X D) | 500 x 140 x 455 |
Weight | 6.0kg (Net) 7.5kg (Gross) |
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