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Audiolab M-DAC v Audiolab 8200CD

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Mon, Sep 24 2012, 11:44AM
markvh1
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Has anybody here actually compared the 2 DAC's. I have a Audiolab 8200CD and wonder if adding a Audiolab M-DAC between my Sonos ZP90 and amp would make a significant change/improvement in sound to playing CD's through the 8200CD.

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Mon, Oct 22 2012, 7:23PM
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RE: Audiolab M-DAC v Audiolab 8200CD

I have just auditioned Rotel RA12 amp with built in DAC against the Audiolab M-Dac and the 8200CD as my system relies mainly on Sonos ZP90 and PC. The RA12 was smooth and the remote nice and a few extras as a pre / power amp. Changed to the 8200CD and it was better than the RA12 a bit more detailed and open. Moved to M-Dac with a power amp and the difference was quite clear, timing, detail bass and top end all better much better. Unfortunately for me it showed up the flaws in my speakers also !!

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Mon, Oct 22 2012, 7:41PM
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RE: Audiolab M-DAC v Audiolab 8200CD

Thanks for your reply, but I have now taken an upgrade or two step further (in my view anyway, see my revised signature). I am now very happy and smiling fit to burst.

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