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SQ comparison - CDP>LDMKiii>Sr325i vs FLAC>WASAPI>ARCAM rDAC>LD MKiii>Sr325i

post #1 of 4
12/5/10 at 4:03pm
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As the title suggests... i feel a debate coming along,,

 

Im interested in buying a Audiolab 8000CDE as can be seen below

 

http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1451&md=a0a9fe617d88495dd3a5df9302dbd32e

 

But im in a dilema because i might want to get an Arcam rDAC

http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Arcam-rDAC/

 

I need one or the other...

 

So the questions stands

 

SQ comparison - Audiolab 8000CDE>LDMKiii>Sr325i vs FLAC>WASAPI>ARCAM rDAC>LD MKiii>Sr325i

 

Please let me know what you people think, i want the best SQ.

 

Thanks

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post #2 of 4
12/5/10 at 6:42pm
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Somebody must have some thoughts...

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post #3 of 4
12/5/10 at 7:32pm

Get the Audiolab - it will function as both dedicated DAC *and* a CDP. I have read varying reviews of the rDAC - some hot, some not - but the gist of many seems to be that it leans toward the clinical side of the audio spectrum : thats a matter of personal taste, but you wanted opinions and I've given you one.

 

I dont know the difference between the '8000CD' and the 'CDE', but What Hi-Fi wrote a very favourable review of the former:

 

http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Audiolab-8200CD/

 

Worst case, if you didnt like the sound signature on the CDP you could use it as a CD transport into another DAC via the coax out. I would very much like to hear this paired with something like the Marantz PM6003, but unfortunately I have heard neither the Audiolab nor the rDAC and am forced to read the same reviews you do.

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post #4 of 4
12/7/10 at 5:37pm
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hi
I think you are confused with the 8200CD which is supposed to be totally amazing. Ive just purchased the 8000CDE im looking foward to it.

 

Nice thoughts though!

 

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Originally Posted by estreeter View Post

Get the Audiolab - it will function as both dedicated DAC *and* a CDP.

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