Audiolab 9000CDT CD Transport (no built-in DAC)

9000CDT is the better way to do digital 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.CD for the purist 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 to reduce disc-reading failures, helping the 9000CDT play scratched and damaged CDs that may be unreadable by conventional mechanisms.

Isolation from vibration
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 aluminum 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 which 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.

Digital files in any format
In addition to the class-leading CD playback design, the 9000CDT also offers digital music file compatibly 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.

Specifications:

• General Description: CD Transport and USB HDD player
• USB Storage Device Audio Format: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV file compatible
• USB Storage Device File System: FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 device compatible
• Digital Output Amplitude: 500 +/-50mVpp
• Output Impedance: 75Ω
• Frequency Response: -0.01dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref.1 kHz)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.002%
• Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz (48kHz files can be played via the 9000CDT, but will be resampled to 44.1kHz)
• Digital Output Interface: 1 x Coaxial , 1 x Optical
• Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5W
• Power Requirements 100-120V – 50/60Hz

Dimensions and weight

• 17-1/2″ wide x 3-1/2″ high x 14-1/2″ deep
• Carton Size (W x D x H): 20 1/4″ wide x 6 1/3″ high x 18 1/8″ deep
• Net Weight: 12.65 lbs.
• Gross Weight: 16.75 lbs.

What to expect in the box: