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@@PartySpock I’m fully used to the UI and I like it! The sound is amazing, and even better with an external amp! Nothing else I tried matches quite the level of musical engagement I get from the Mojo 2!

@@chrisrolandminall Hi I’ve had it for a couple of months now. It’s still available at several places here in the Netherlands, including Audiolabs own site :)

@@carlitosgomez71 interesting analogy with the motor world! Who doesn’t like old cars? Thanks for the feedback

@@dmitriygarcusha3399 happy you enjoyed the review:)

@@FranzVonFitzenstrahl you’re welcome! Let me know how it goes!

@@FranzVonFitzenstrahl you’re welcome!

Based on my experience, the 8300XP offers a significantly higher sonic performance compared to the 6000A. If you're looking for a smaller option, the 8300A is also a great choice, almost on par with the 8300XP but with preamp features. Please remember neither the 8300A or the 8300XP have digital inputs, like the 6000A

I was running the 6000a in preamp mode with the xp and In a bi amp configuration for a while, the XP is two tiers above the 6000a in sound quality, it would drive most speakers with no effort and produce a beautiful, clear and low distortion sound. I would definitely buy the XP with the 6000a as an upgrade, especially if you can get a discount from your dealer

@carlitosgomez71 thank you. I did get a 3rd off the price at the dealer . And yes it sounds great am very happy with this setup 👍

Hey, you were totally right about the 8300XP! This thing is a beast! The sound is incredible - so smooth and powerful. And yeah, the build quality is amazing. It makes my other gear look flimsy in comparison! That's a cool idea about getting a second one. 480W per channel in bridged mono must be insane! I'm curious, what speakers are you using with it? I bet they sound incredible together. And yeah, I totally agree about old-school hi-fi. There's just something about it that modern gear can't quite match. Thanks for the welcome to the Audiolab family!

@@SirMesko I'm using whaferdale Evo 4.2 complemented with 2 rel 12in subs. They are part of the same sister company, maybe they where designed and used with the amps in mind for testing who knows? they are a great 3 way speakers, built well and sound excellent to my ears, they are good vfm, real wood veneer, double binding posts, curved design, heavy constructed large book shelf speaker's, bottom firing ports for easy placements to walls if you have little space in room and an Amt tweeter and domed mid range that is rare at these price ranges, highly regarded by many. You should review them and give us an opinion I think they surpass many speakers at double the price. 👌

@@carlitosgomez71 Thanks I might just do that :)

@@carlitosgomez71 The Whaferdale Evo 4.2 look pretty cool! I should try them! I do like the idea of a 3way speaker

Thanks for the compliment. I am glad you found it entertaining :) I'll make a note. I have had my eye on Rotel stuff for a while!

Good remark, seems indeed not available anymore...strange, they take away their best product 😅

Audiolab are bringing their new 9000 series which includes 2 new monos and preamp, they look tasty but power specs are less than than the outgoing 8300 series

I am very impressed with the level of control. However, it's not just the control. It's the presence, the smoothness and the gigantic soundstage! It seems your amp has much more power. You must be getting a lot of punch and dynamics!

Yes

If you like the Audiolab sound, I am confident you'll love the 8300XP!

I did stack the 8300A on top of the 8300XP for a few hours. However, that wasn't my intended use, so I haven't tested it much in that setup. For me, it was either the 8300A or the 8300XP. I'd like to point out that the 8300A does not have XLR outputs, so I'm not sure if it's designed for the 8300XP. If I didn't have the Aune S17, I'd probably use the 8300CDQ with the 8300XP in my setup.

@@robertwang7825 There is no doubt they are good speakers, and better equipment, especially a good sub, I have no doubt the sound would improve. It could have been a combination of factors but in the end I my heart was not sold and I could not fall in love with the sound from them on my setup. The Monitor Audio Silver RX1, though, what a little star of a speaker! Makes me very interested to explore their latest speakers :)

@@SirMesko I originally had them paired with a Sim Audio Moon class AB amp and a Matrix DAC , it was ok but not excellent , then I got the Denafrips Pontus 2 and Iris DDC , it was way better. Then I got the Willsenton R8 Class A tube SET amp with rolled tubes then that was game changing. Later I got the Eversolo A6 ME as streamer and that also made a huge difference esp with the Ifi LaN Silencer. Ofc with the Rel sub much needed. Well I have been looking at Monitor Audio spkrs but I want something even more sensitive. For it sounds fine. But it can’t go above 90dB atm.

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh 1049 for the 8300A, 1099 for the 8300XP and 899 for the topping.

@@SirMesko thank you. Only to get a perspective. Would be nice if you could try the Nilai, seems like a very well regarded amp.

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh the Audiolabs retail price is a bit higher than what I paid for them, I believe around €1200-1300. So they are a fair bit more expensive than the Topping, however, to my ears the price premium is worth it.

@@JoseFerreira-zb7wh Nilai, let me investigate

@@SirMesko i can find la90d for 718 right now. Besides topping gear often goes on sale. Doesn't seem like a fair fight anyway. Unless you use 2 of them 😅 Nilai is an amp based on hypex modules, you can even find it diy and there are different builds from different brands.

but audiolab doesn't sound sexy

Thanks for the feedback :) I am glad my review was helpful. Enjoy the Quad Drivers!

Yeah, I couldn't really get into the LS50 Meta as much as I love the Monitor Audio RX1 with my setup. It wasn't a power issue since the 8300XP has plenty of it; it just didn't suit my taste. It sounded too thin and didn't justify the cost. Have you ever experienced Monitor Audio speakers? I'm really interested in trying out the MA Silver 100. Another one I am eyeing is the PMC Prodigy 1

I'm really impressed with the sweet, smooth, and clear sound of the Audiolab amps, and the amazing soundstage they offer. I've been comparing the Topping LA90D with the Audiolab 8300XP using a Mojo 2 Dac and an Aune S17 preamp. While the Topping LA90D excels in detail and clarity, it doesn't quite deliver the musicality and midrange weight of the 8300XP!

Having two 8300XP would be insane! Let me know how that goes!

It seems to be a current trend for brands to incorporate DSP into their devices, requiring analog inputs to be converted to digital and then back to analog. I haven't tested the RCA connection for this reason, so I can't comment on any potential delays

Mind me asking what you got instead?

Good shout! I agree with you. I didn't realise both speakers have an amp. That makes sense now!

Hey there! To connect the Mojo 2 to the L30, you'll need an RCA cable with an adaptor like this one: www.amazon.nl/AudioQuest-3-5MM2RCA-STEREO-FEMALE-RCA/dp/B003VJX2F2/ref=asc_df_B003VJX2F2/?tag=nlshogostdde-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=430565391586&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6808184549159304102&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1010351&hvtargid=pla-309635873656&psc=1&mcid=a154005cd01f333286d38b1a1ac309a2 Another option is to get a cable with an RCA on one end and a 3.5mm on the other such as this one: www.amazon.nl/-/en/Amazon-Basics-Adapter-Amplifiers-Speakers/dp/B01D5H8JW0/ref=sr_1_9?crid=22OUK2FFZYMHU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DIXnbewKIvhjWc1m_gPziFXEC_QyFpUVFUMNc07RskMJX_wUIUsu5C7T4sFZY0N-fH0y0c6HLtJ27Ot-0no-l4ID3n7GMx6H3h--8pCteTGPihHfjYeZBaCD4bZ5kaDDnQi3i3dTyMoABO94sCYSwcF1ixn0-pAxtL3bsFgabReSb80dhEB6GTDf0f1LQS-hL-DFKhmI0QDYQXfi64qEIG04TO7ISJW4MSW5B0Z1yD2jHsm51rR9Z1W6slVMLdsIVUEl9iyZeX1jx4FQaFlP24pfKR8CxNaAPSiDYFYr6O4.YfKLzUoKKhbPbOIHRGY9CAF50qwG6ndp8KhnnjAMLd4&dib_tag=se&keywords=rca%2Bto%2B3.5mm&qid=1725010788&sprefix=rca%2Bto%2B%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-9&th=1 If you want to connect an iPhone with a Lightning port to the Mojo 2, you'll need an Apple Camera adapter: www.amazon.nl/-/en/Apple-Lightning-Camera-Adapter-White/dp/B01DGDNL2G/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1EM01EKBE6ZYU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4sSWehQ-VLeiaSA4jiX8r25KE5dhrcIPvZiC-0dkfMYGxGJHk7Oio_oOWgzz3CGMoWmsecRGUb2lLd5UaldxVhIwW5O2LlUPWcxVY9RITSNRhIpxyndk5wl28IFaspAlwk-4kvtAdVyfau8vs5PjhEltS2AeHhAFbDl_vc_J9ja53DJGvOYPJoFzixVkln90IG0pVwE76_lRzoqkJXytK9QtSggzy4E_i2bGOJU42_SlbBI5vX2Oy-6T4vzruktB2O0fEOVqdBjvYlmFI5iA4cuQvResiYibBd7xCOKgyDY.hyDzd4hzob-oEiiZoMKrAEMqyKo7ib9qIQJz8_DGqSw&dib_tag=se&keywords=apple+camera+adapter&qid=1725010835&sprefix=Apple+camera+%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-3 You will also need a regular USB-USBC or USB-MicroUSB cable to connect the Mojo 2 to the camera adaptor. An iPhone with a USBC port just needs a cable direct to the mojo :)

I was shocked how off they sound and I can't get my head around it hehe

Massive disappointment for me. However, loads of people seem to love the Denons. I am happy there are options for everyone!

@@AndrewTH-camhandle yes the IE600 is a phenomenal IEM much better than the IE200. Specially with better gear and high res music! It’s my daily driver at the moment and I use a Mojo2 and Qobuz streams. The review was done with a pair from auditorium which I returned. The pair I have now was bought direct from Sennheiser and I can swear it sounds much better! No more dry sound. Did I have a dodgy pair initially? Hmmm

@@SirMesko agreed

I keep it powered on all day. It has the option to adjust the duration of inactivity before it automatically powers off.

@@SirMesko Thankyou mate i was just curious about having a Amp staying on for that length of duration every day

@@gabech2789 I’m happy you found my review useful. The Mojo 2 is better than anything I’ve tried so far :)

@@SirMesko I was able to get the Gryphon on the used market for a heck of a deal bc it had a cosmetic imperfection, thanks again 👍

Hi, thanks for your feedback :) Yes the M3 is such a good headphone, Hi-Fi, especially through that cable connection. Never heard the M2 but can imagine

My videos are raw hehe just the phone click and go!

Nao ha volta a dar. Por muito que se queira estes equipamentos pequenos nao tem a mesma performance dos equipamentos maiores. Obrigado pelas palavras de apreciação, abraco!

When I ran the signal through the Aune S17, the sound became much smoother and more open. I believe that the type of speakers used also plays a significant role. Since this product is targeted at a specific demographic, it's intended to be used with affordable speakers, which may not be as revealing. With those speakers, the sound quality might be just right, but this is just a guess.