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What Hi-Fi? Award winner 2011

best DAC £400+

Product of the year best DAC

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The M-DAC, an eagerly awaited, new standalone D/A converter finally makes its debut as a replacement for the award-winning 8000DAC introduced in 1992.       In terms of sound quality, the 8200MB is an exceptional performer. Its high current ability enables it to drive the toughest of loads; even the most difficult speakers are driven cleanly without the loss of dynamics. The supreme neutrality that characterises Audiolab hi-fi components shines through, coupled to effortless reserves of current to call upon whenever required, so all you hear is the music – pure and unrestrained.

Supplying a choice of both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, the 8200MB is a power amplifier of enormous ability. Anyone seeking a flexible, compact, high-power monoblock for a stereo or multichannel system need look no further.

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Audiolab’s latest integrated amp is the result of elegant, unfussy engineering of the highest quality. Clean lines and firm, responsive controls ensure it is a pleasure to use, while the amp’s internal design delivers exceptional sound: fast, clean and detailed, a performance perfectly in balance from deep bass to soaring treble.

The 8200A delivers 60W per channel and supplies six line-level inputs and three outputs. Twin sets of speaker terminals are provided to facilitate bi-wiring, along with a high-quality, front-mounted headphone output, while a top-grade ALPS motorised volume control and motorised input switches deliver the convenience of remote control without any loss of performance.

No fuss, no frills. Just pure engineering excellence for an impeccable user experience – that’s the Audiolab 8200A, in a nutshell.

OUR PRICE £729.95

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What Hi-Fi? Award winner 2011

Product of the year - best CD player

best CD player £500-£1000

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While most CD players are designed purely for CD playback, the award winning 8200CD has been created with flexibility firmly in mind. Their architecture is perhaps best described as a ?DAC + CD', rather than as a CD player in the traditional sense. The DAC (Digital-to-Analogue Converter) is the cornerstone of their design, which is why Audiolab has chosen the Sabre 32-bit audio DAC from ESS Technology to carry out D-to-A conversion.

The provision of digital inputs – optical, coaxial and USB – means the 8200CD can be used to deliver top-quality sound from all kinds of digital sources, including audio files from computers and other media devices. Thus, all music benefits from the superb sound quality produced by the players' DAC and discrete Class A output stages.

Comprised of over 1700 components using precision SMT manufacturing on a 4 layer PCB, the Audiolab 8200CD is the most advanced electronic design in Audiolab’s impressive history.

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In addition to the 8200CD, the 8200CDQ adds full preamp functionality whilst maintaining the same chassis size as the 8200CD. The existing digital inputs are joined by three line-level analogue inputs, providing source selection and volume control in the analogue domain. The preamplifier section is fully balanced and all analogue input signals are converted to balanced form, helping to reduce distortion and noise. Class A gain structures are present throughout, and users may choose between preamplification in the analogue or digital domain in respect of the digital inputs. In addition, the 8200CDQ adds a direct-coupled, discrete, Class A headphone amplifier, accessible via a socket on the front panel.

John Westlake leads the design team responsible for developing the 8200CD and 8200CDQ. John's technical skills have delivered award-winning digital audio products spanning the last two decades and a variety of companies have benefitted from his expertise. John is convinced that the 8200CD and 8200CDQ are the finest CD players he has ever designed.

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Succeeding the highly acclaimed 8000Q in Audiolab’s range, the 8200Q is, quite simply, the ideal audiophile preamplifier. A high-performance preamp should deliver all of the functionality and control required without imposing any character of its own upon the delicate audio signals. It’s this neutrality that is so hard to achieve, and it is this neutrality that forms the heart of the Audiolab experience.

The 8200Q supplies six line-level inputs (including three tape loops) coupled to the convenience of remote control, with component selection and engineering of the highest standard. All signals are switched with audiophile-grade signal relays and the volume control is a motorised potentiometer, for precise tracking and maximum sound quality. A separate gain control enables sensitivity to be adjusted to suit different power amps and source components, with sophisticated circuitry maintaining sound quality at every setting.

With the unerring accuracy of a precision instrument, the 8200Q delivers unsurpassed neutrality, making it the perfect centrepiece for a high-performance audio system.

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The 8200P is a classic Audiolab two-channel power amplifier, with a sound as clean and crisp as its minimalist exterior. Its pedigree is impeccable, descended from a range of amplifiers revered throughout the world for their unerring ability to perform at the highest level.

Delivering more than 100W per channel with a peak output of over 40 Amps, the 8200P is capable of driving even the toughest of loudspeakers with sure-footed authority, combining Audiolab’s class-leading neutrality with an unerring ability to engage the listener throughout a musical performance. When listening to the 8200P, what you hear is the music – pure and unadulterated, with detail and dynamic range fully intact.

Exemplary build quality and reliability ensure that this is a power amp for all seasons, as comfortable in a home cinema environment as it is in a purist two-channel music system. Thrilling to listen to and utterly dependable, the 8200P is a genuine audio thoroughbred.

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Using two monobloc amplifiers, rather than a two-channel stereo power amplifier, can significantly improve the performance of any hi-fi system. The 8200M builds upon the template provided by the 8200P to deliver a single-channel amplifier of exceptional talent.

Each 8200M delivers 125W of crisp, clean current, sufficient to drive any loudspeaker comfortably, with plenty in reserve for dramatic dynamic swings. Speed and resolution are exceptional, ensuring every detail is captured with crystalline clarity, whilst the overall musical message is conveyed with masterful authority.

Flexibility is a key facet of this compact powerhouse. A single pair of 8200Ms may be used in conjunction with a preamp in a two-channel stereo system; or several pairs may be daisy-chained to further improve headroom in bi-amped or even tri-amped systems. They’re ideal for use in high-performance home cinema systems too, combining dramatic power and subtle musicality in thoroughly engaging fashion.

Like all Audiolab amplifiers, the 8200Ms are gain-matched, ensuring perfect integration with other Audiolab amp components – so you can start at the level that suits you best, and build up your system over time.

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A clean-sheet addition to the Audiolab range, the 8200MB is an advanced single-channel power amplifier capable of partnering loudspeakers of the highest calibre. With a rating of 250W, it is designed to deliver high power with ultra-low distortion.

In terms of sound quality, the 8200MB is an exceptional performer. Its high current ability enables it to drive the toughest of loads; even the most difficult speakers are driven cleanly without the loss of dynamics. The supreme neutrality that characterises Audiolab hi-fi components shines through, coupled to effortless reserves of current to call upon whenever required, so all you hear is the music – pure and unrestrained.

Supplying a choice of both balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs, the 8200MB is a power amplifier of enormous ability. Anyone seeking a flexible, compact, high-power monoblock for a stereo or multichannel system need look no further.

OUR PRICE £949.95

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A stunning new 7.1-channel, HDMI 1.4 compliant surround-sound processor capable of decoding virtually all surround modes currently available. A full 7.1-channel bypass option allows audiophile-class performance of SACD and other digital sources without undergoing any signal processing. Sumptuous input and output connections make this product a true multi-media AV centre.

OUR PRICE £1249.95

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