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DaveM 03-08-2021 02:22 AM

Boulder 812
 
This soon to be released product is checking all of the boxes for me. I recently confirmed a $8850 price and expected shipping of late April. Network, ROON endpoint, UPnP, DAC, and pre-amplifier. Plus 2 sets of balanced analog inputs.

clpetersen 03-08-2021 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveM (Post 1034358)
This soon to be released product is checking all of the boxes for me. I recently confirmed a $8850 price and expected shipping of late April. Network, ROON endpoint, UPnP, DAC, and pre-amplifier. Plus 2 sets of balanced analog inputs.

Looks great. A competitor to the Bryston BR20 streamer/pre-amp. Looks like the Boulder will require a separate phono stage whereas the Bryston offers an internal modular unit.

DaveM 03-08-2021 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by clpetersen (Post 1034378)
Looks great. A competitor to the Bryston BR20 streamer/pre-amp. Looks like the Boulder will require a separate phono stage whereas the Bryston offers an internal modular unit.

Having a phono pre-amp handling low voltage signals in there might be pushing it too much. When I get to phono, I am thinking to add the Boulder 508. At these price points, I will only purchase a US designed and manufactured product. I also want the option for a moving coil cartridge.

gaboudreaux 03-09-2021 12:14 AM

Definitely want to hear the 812 when it comes out. Checking all the boxes and Boulder product no less. Price will be near the Chord Hugo TT2 with M Upscaler and want to hear that too!

gaboudreaux 03-21-2021 01:45 PM

I listened to Audiophyle Style Podcast featuring Boulder and the Boulder Reps said they will also have an 800 series 50W stereo amp that will pair up with the 812. These two boxes could make for a very good 2 channel office system (or even main system) with some Wilson Tune Tot's or other speakers of the like.

goldwerger 05-08-2021 05:29 PM

Anyone hear anything on expected release date for the 812?

I also wonder how it would stack up against the Mola Mola Tambaqui…

Masterlu 05-08-2021 05:53 PM

goldwerger... Welcome to AA! :wave:

goldwerger 06-20-2021 04:20 PM

Thanks :)

Hanson 04-24-2022 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveM (Post 1034358)
This soon to be released product is checking all of the boxes for me. I recently confirmed a $8850 price and expected shipping of late April. Network, ROON endpoint, UPnP, DAC, and pre-amplifier. Plus 2 sets of balanced analog inputs.

DaveM, thanks for your post. I did read the product details from my dealer. I so much wanted to buy this product months ago (recall they had posted a version on their website but pulled it down and just now re-introduced it). BUT I really miss the volume display on my 866. Wish they would have been able to put it on the 812. I won't be buying it because of that (and also the significant headphone capabilities which I won't use).

mjs 06-18-2022 06:54 PM

I had the opportunity for a quick listen yesterday at a local dealer in Melbourne to the 812 driving a Pass labs XA30.8 into AudioVector R8 speakers. Very impressive I must say.

I would be keen to hear any comments from anyone who has an 812, initial impressions?


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