Magnum Dynalab MD801

Hicham- check out the magnum dynalab web page- it has great write ups on the new internet tuners. you can also read info for the 109T, 108T and other tuners which also go into nice detail about their audio stage and power supply differences between the various models.
i just got response from MG -asked if there was any quality or sonic reason to trade in my 108T with DAC & 801 for the new 809T- they said other than having everything in one box and the larger touchscreen on the 809t- there is no benefit to change-
MG also said they were trying to get the 809 working on the larger screen

Hicham: Please see the Magnum Dynalab link below for an overview of MD Internet tuners and the specifications on their various models:

http://www.internetradiotuner.net/

If you have any specific model questions, please call Larry at Magnum Dynalab. Their customer service is excellent and he can explain the model differences to you.

Please see the Magnum Dynalab link below for an overview of MD Internet tuners and the specifications on their various models:

MD 801

My experience with Magnum Dynalab started with MD90, MD90T,
MD100, MD102, MD106T, finally MD108 and upgraded to
MD108T....over a period of six years. Along with other
Antique FM tuners (Sansui, McIntosh, Akai, etc) , in my
experience, which cannot a candle to MD106T or better
models like MD108, MD108T or MD109!

I, too, had MD801 and digital output to the internal built-
in DAC of MD108T (my MD108 was upgraded to 'T' together with
DAC and purchase of MD801 in Nov/Dec'2011).

Your comments are true and correct about using digital
output of MD801 to MD108T. The sonic difference between
MD807T and MD809T is the audio Stage, and also the looks and
touch screen. If i remembered correctly, MD807T audio stage
is based on improved audio stage on MD106T. Whereas MD809T
uses the same audio stage as MD108T/MD109. The Power Supply
in my MD108T has to use a far better and quieter than their
regular toroidal power supply due to the digital stage of
controls and DAC co-exist in the same chassis as my MD108T.

I have compared using DAC in my dedicated Tube DAC from
Promitheus Audio, and another built-in DAC from my Home
Theatre Amplifer, Onkyo TX-875. The built-in DAC of MD108T
outperforms and smokes both these DACs! As with my
experience with MD tuners...moving up the tuner line, i
heard more details, inner details and more quieter
background...the higher end models adds to the sound quality
like better soundstage, delicate and extended highs but not
harsh, vocals is more real and life-like, and deeper bass
impact and bass quality. The top-of-line MD tuners are
almost like bringing live music home!

Overall, MD tuners are very well made and highly recommended
for those who love tuners! :)

Jimmy