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Originally posted by johnr:
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
John

I've done extensive testing with an SB2, SB3, SB+ and a modified Transporter, both digital and analogue outputs, compared to very high quality DACs and Transports. The SB+ is the first streamer I've heard that can challenge top-end players although it does need top quality cables and power conditioning to do it. Having owned a 200/203, 602/568.2 and modified G98/861 amongst others I would take the SB+ in preference any day of the week, it's almost as good as my modified Wadia 861se CD player.

The modified Transporter I have is the first streaming device I've heard that actually has the edge on my Wadia in both digital and analogue outputs, now that sets a precedent in my book!

Regards
Gary