Any Audiolab Fans out there?

[greenhomeelectronics]

Hi folks, just acquired a lovely Audiolab 8000 system comprising of a pair of 8000M 125 watt monoblocs, an 8000q pre amp, 8000ppa phono stage and an 8000CDM transport mated to an 8000DAC. It's all in perfect working order, excellent to immaculate condition and complete with original packaging and remotes where appropriate. A massive discount is available for anybody wishing to buy the whole lot. You can see the individual listings here: http://www.usedhifishop.co.uk/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=audiolab

Dave.

[sq225917]

Original or IAG made stuff?

[Haselsh1]

I always liked Audiolab stuff especially the monoblocks but then they hiked the price to almost twice what it used to be and I fell out with them.

[greenhomeelectronics]

I believe it is the British made stuff, the paperwork only gives Cambridge Systems Technology with no mention of IAG. I don't know the date of purchase to state categorically. I also don't know of any fool proof way of telling, so if anybody out there knows for sure how to tell I will report back.
Dave.

[Mark Grant]

The serial number gives a clue to UK or China made.

As far as I know if the serial number has 'A' to 'F' it is a UK product.

'G' is China I think.

link to a picture on audioaffair that shows a G serial number:
http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/images/uploads/AL8000PC.jpg

As example of a pair of UK 8000M sold on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audiolab-8000M-Monoblocs-pair-British-made-pre-Tag-McLaren-/121010442326

If the pair of 8000M are UK that's a good price for £ 695.00 :)

[greenhomeelectronics]

Thanks for that info Mark.
All my stuff has "E" serial numbers so it is British made stuff.
Dave.