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Audiolab 8000CD CD Player Black with Remote Control & Manual HiFi Audio
Brand: Audiolab
Model: 8000CD
Type: CD Player
Colour: Black
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Audio Outputs: Stereo L/R RCA
Playable Media Format: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Remote Control: Included
Power Supply: 220-240V
Pre-owned - Good condition. This item is in good cosmetic condition and full working order. It has just had a service where the display was replaced. It comes with remote and manual
Is this a fair buy for a classic CD player, or are you overpaying? At US$353, this sits just under the median used asking price of US$366 and well above the 25th percentile of US$237, so it reads as a fair, buyable price rather than a steal or an aggressive ask.
That makes sense for a respected older Audiolab player: the appeal here is the solid, no-nonsense build, good digital transport performance, and the fact that it’s a straightforward piece of hi-fi with real enthusiast following. The included remote and manual help, and a clean, complete example at this level is the kind of listing worth considering if you want a dependable CD spinner rather than chasing the cheapest available.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audiolab emerged from the frustration of two Imperial College students, Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, who in 1983 founded the brand in Britain to deliver high-quality hi-fi without exorbitant prices or needless complexity. Their debut 8000A integrated amplifier swiftly became a benchmark, praised for its robust build, transparent sound, and minimalist design that prioritized musical purity over gimmicks. This origin story rooted Audiolab in a philosophy of accessible excellence, evolving from kitchen prototypes to a lineup of landmark components like the 8000S preamp, 8000T tuner, and 8000M monoblocs.
The brand focuses on core hi-fi categories, excelling in integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, CD players, tuners, and phono stages, with forays into AV processors and multi-channel amps during its TAG McLaren era from 1997 to 2004. Since joining the International Audio Group in 2004, Audiolab has refined its no-nonsense aesthetic while expanding to modern streaming and digital sources, always emphasizing engineering that extracts maximum performance from any system.
Audiolab holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among discerning buyers for exceptional value—delivering near-high-end sound quality at approachable prices. It appeals to purists seeking reliable, unadorned British engineering rather than boutique exotica or vintage collectibles, maintaining a loyal following for its enduring reputation in straightforward, music-first performance.
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