The 8300CD demonstrates a level of fine detail transparency soundstage depth dynamic range and musical flow across all sources. It is both an exceptional CD player and a top-class external DAC/digital preamp able to make the most of your CD collection. While delivering an enormous sonic boost to external digital audio sources it now extends its resolution to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD compatibility via USB. 8300 Series also allows control of music playing from a PC/Mac/media device via USB. When connected to a computer the 8300CD not only identifies itself as an asynchronous DAC but also as a HID-compatible device (Human Interface Device). This allows driverless control of the PC/Mac/media player (Play Pause Stop Track Select etc).