| Whilst good amplifier design fundamentals have not
moved much in the last ten years – the same topological principles
apply today as they did then – the same does not apply to digital
system sources such as CD players.
The 8000CD is a completely new design. Using a bespoke designed
transport, optimised for accurate transfer of data to the
very latest Crystal DACs, it is a worthy partner to the amplifiers
and stands alone as one of the best CD players at anything
close to its price.
The topology is dedicated to high-quality audio reproduction,
with twin power supplies being employed to separate the digital
and analogue stages of the player – aimed at giving the performance
of a two box player from an integrated machine.
Backwards compatibility with older audiolab systems is preserved
through the new remote control (supplied), whilst the new
silver livery, VFD display and cutting-edge performance ensures
the 8000CD is far more than a trifling update.
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| Specification |
| Connectors |
Two pairs RCA phono |
| Output level |
2.4V rms |
| Frequency response |
20Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.5dB |
| Output impedance |
100 Ohms |
| S/N ratio |
Better than 100dBA |
| Channel balance |
Better than +/- 0.5dB @ 1kHz |
| Channel separation |
Better than 100dB @ 1kHz |
| THD+N at 1kHz |
Less than 0.003% 20Hz-20kHz (>-90dB /2.4V) |
| Output format |
SPDIF |
| Connectors |
75 Ohm BNC, RCA phono, Optical |
| Output level |
55mV p-p(nom.) +/- 10% |
| Output inpedance |
75 Ohm +/- 5% |
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