Audiolab 9000CDT CD Transport

Key Features

• High-end CD mech
• High-precision optical system
• Electromagnetically shielded transport
• Aluminium base and chassis
• 4.3" IPS LCD screen
• Digital file support (WAV, AAC, WMA, MP3)

Audiolab’s new 9000 Series represents a new standard in home audio for the connoisseur. With CD still being a ‘go-to’ medium for many audiophiles, the 9000CDT is a premium offering bringing digital music playback to match the beast that is the Audiolab 9000A.

The 9000CDT is a dedicated CD transport that incorporates a high-end mechanism developed to suit the industry benchmarks set by Audiolab performance philosophies. Following in a long list of award-winning Audiolab CD playback devices, the 9000CDT uses a high-precision optical system with an electronic data buffer for accurate and seamless CD playback. The read-ahead digital buffer reduces disc-reading failures, helping the 9000CDT play scratched and damaged CDs that may be unreadable by conventional mechanisms.
To ensure a flawless signal reaches the accompanying DAC, the coaxial output of the 9000CDT is fed from a differential line driver. The master clock is controlled by a high-accuracy crystal oscillator, enabling the digital output from both coaxial and optical sockets to exhibit vanishingly low levels of jitter (digital distortion). The low-friction loading tray, sturdy aluminium base and chassis of the 9000CDT work to tackle vibrations that are experienced due to the mechanics of a high-spin-velocity motor. Further, the transport is mounted in its own, electromagnetically shielded enclosure with a dedicated power supply. All of these contribute to the exemplary digital signal extraction, while the proven resonance reduction further improves performance and onward effect in ancillary
Hi-Fi equipment and signal chains.

In addition to the class-leading CD playback design, the 9000CDT also offers digital music file compatibility via a dedicated USB 'Type A' connection, to the rear of the unit. Every significant hi-res and lossless audio format is catered for, including WAV, AAC and WMA, as well as compressed legacy MP3 formats. Sporting a 4.3” IPS LCD screen with a detailed but simple-to-use GUI, the 9000CDT offers a vivid representation of information including system settings, format, folder, track details and other data.

Who is Audiolab?

Originally created by Philip Swift and Derek Scotland over 30 years ago, Audiolab has always designed high-performance electronics at real-world prices with great build quality. The original 8000 series have been re-engineered for the 21st century and the resulting 6000 models extended to embrace digital music streaming.