Original packing, remote control and manual included.
Serial Number: 808-300809
The original retail price was £10,000
It has a few nicks on the front left hand side and one on the left side top plate (see photos).
Specification
Category
Details
Model
Meridian 808 Version 3 Signature Reference
Type
High-end CD player & digital front-end / integrated pre-amplifier (in some variants)
Disc Compatibility
Audio CD (CD-DA), CD-R, CD-RW, and the CD layer of SACD discs
Digital Processing
Upsamples incoming 16-bit/44.1 kHz CD data to 24-bit/176.4 kHz for the DAC stage. Triple buffering, high-stability clocking, extensive error-correction.
Outputs
Balanced XLR analogue output, Unbalanced RCA analogue output, Coaxial digital output, Optional SpeakerLink digital out (for DSP speakers)
Inputs (in “i”/integrated variant)
Six analogue stereo inputs, three coaxial digital inputs, two optical digital inputs (on 808i variant)
Features / Extras
Built-in volume/control (in variable output version), full remote (MSR+), extensive control/triggers, Sooloos/streaming integration (in later versions)
Construction / Build
Fully engineered chassis, precision digital electronics, high-grade analogue stage, multiple power supplies, high quality clocking & filtering
Finish / Options
Available in Graphite, Silver, Piano-Lacquer Black, plus custom colour options
Resources & Reviews
InHi-Fi Choice, the 808.3 was reviewed at ~£10,000 and described as “no digital stone has been left unturned” on the quest for ultimate CD playback.Hi-Fi Choice
A review on HFA notes that the 808.3 combines “fluidity and air” with “big sound-stage and drive.” The reviewer felt it surpassed prior Meridian models for transparency, though noted bass expression might differ in character.hifi-advice.com
TechRadar’s review highlights the advanced digital filtering and the unit’s role not just as a CD player but as a full digital front-end / preamp.TechRadar
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