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#58323 2007-07-18 09:25
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I was wondering if anyone owned / owns a 808 or 808i? Would like to hear anything regarding reliability, disc drawers or anything relevant to a potential purchaser before plonking down loads of cash! frown

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#58324 2007-07-18 17:44
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Yep....absolutely top drawer. Lot of money,true, but haven't regretted it one moment.
GeorgeDOTClothierATdslDOTpipex.com if you want to exchange emails on the topic.

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I have an 808 as well as DSP8000. I tried several before settling on this. Without doubt it is the finest CD player there is.

IMO the Meridian 800 Series has an uncanny ability to present accurate sound in a way that is totally engaging. Yes, 808 is expensive, but the pleasure it has given me is beyond value.

#58326 2007-07-27 08:51
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I have the 808i and its perfect in my setup.
I would absolutly recommend it

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#58327 2007-07-31 01:45
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Quote
Originally posted by pers1:
I have the 808i and its perfect in my setup.
I would absolutly recommend it

PerS
Thanks PerS. Can I ask what inputs you have on your 808i (XLR, RCA etc) and if you are using the 808i as a DAC using the digital inputs?

Thanks

howie


Avid Acutus, SME V, Benz Micro LP / Van den Hul Colibri XGP, Audio Research Ref 2 Phono
Meridian Sooloos C15 + MD600
CH Precision C1 DAC
Constellation Audio Virgo and Centaur Monoblocks
Sonus Faber Aida

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