The June/July 2008 The Absolute Sound includes their 2008 annual Golden Ear Awards. That includes the 808 version 1. Not bad for M's 2004 technology. Sue Kraft who initially reviewed the 808 for TAS has continued to use it. She now refers to contining to be "astounded" by its "extraordinary performance". What she specifically highlights includes its soundstaging, ease with even the most demanding passages, its "absolute precision", and "spectacularly natural and stunningly realistic" vocals.

Incredibly for me she referred to the emotional effect on her from listening to Eva Cassidy thro the 808. Before I was aware of her comments I reported on this forum about the incredible sound I heard from Eva Cassidy from my 808.2 and DSP7200s. I have continued to listen to her Live from Blues Alley CD. I have never felt such a connection with a CD/performer and such a positive and emotional response to music. That I am sure is possible because the M gear is so good.

Ms Kraft also mentions "a potentially ground-breaking new digital filter" in the 808.2 that will later be reviewed by TAS. I expect as earlier announced that they will also review the 7200s.

What are they going to write about the 808.2 and 7200s?

Good one M.