Pros and cons

Delivers an extremely high quality.
Reads CDs ahead thanks to the 'read-ahead' mechanism.
CD player, preamplifier and DAC in one.
Display could be brighter.

Product description

De Audiolab 8300CDQ is a CD player with an integrated DAC and pre-amplifier, linking to three stereo pairs of RCA inputs for analogue sources. In addition, the 8300CDQ features a high slew rate for dynamic and detailed performance with a variety of headphones that have a 6,35mm plug.

Another key feature of the 8300CDQ is MQA decoding. MQA is a digital audio format designed for high-resolution music streaming. The 8300CDQ takes MQA data from the USB input and passes the signal through the DAC and preamp stages, ready to power a power amp or powered speakers.

The improved digital processing combined with the higher resolution of the USB input provides additional sonic benefits when playing both CDs and other connected digital sources, regardless of file resolution.

Supplied as standard

• Manual
• Remote control
• Power cord
• CD-ROM