Doesn't the 808 have a digital input? If so you could connect an sb3 or SB+ didgitally and use the (v good ?) Dacs of the 808.

Doesn't it also act as pre-amp? so you could have a pretty good (possibly an under-statement) and relatively compact two channel system.

I would be interest to know if anyone has experience of this. Viper, have you tried the 808 variable analogue out directly to your power amps?

Also How does the 808 compare to previous Meridian CD players eg 602/606 (which i still use)?

thanks

John