Audiolab 8200CDQ wanted

[majex45]

I have a hankering for an Audiolab 8200CDQ combined CD, DAC and preamp or the 8300CD which is the same but without the analogue inputs.
Anyone got one for sale? Preferably within reasonable distance of East Sussex.
I've gone off ebay for several reasons.

[majex45]

Apparently the 8300CDQ has the analogue inputs so one of those would be nice also.

[majex45]

I have obtained an Audiolab 8200CDQ now. I'm evaluating it now, first impression is that it is quite forward or shouty.

[Lawrence001]

I've generally found Audiolab to be forward sounding so I'm not surprised.

Interestingly I found Arcam amps of a certain period quite laid back and their CD players a bit forward so the net sound when combined was quite neutral.

[majex45]

The 8200CDQ feeds an old 8000P and then to a pair of Tannoy 611s. From memory; Cambridge interconnects and home made speaker wires (these have given good service over many years).
Perhaps the combination makes it lively. I quite like it although it is less relaxing than the Marantz CD63 and 8000S (pre amp only) that it replaces.