Audiolab - 9000CDT CD Transport

Prioritize Playback and Isolate Your Discs from Vibration: Audiolab 9000CDT CD Transport Offers Seamless, Precision-Based Performance Via High-End Parts, Build Quality, and Design 

Compact discs are experiencing a revival for several good reasons. The ability to enjoy them through audiophile-grade CD transports such as the Audiolab 9000CDT are among them. Equipped with a high-precision optical system, it uses a read-ahead electronic data buffer to reduce disc-reading failures, ensure accuracy, and help play discs that might be scratched and unreadable by other models. 

To achieve optimal synchronicity with your external DAC, 9000CDT feeds its coaxial output from a differential line driver. Its master clock is controlled by a high-accuracy crystal oscillator, enabling the digital output from both coaxial and optical sockets to exhibit extremely low levels of jitter.

The interior and exterior of 9000CDT also work together in a harmony that pays practical sonic dividends. A low-friction loading tray, sturdy aluminum base, and chassis address vibrations that stem from the mechanics of a high-spin-velocity motor. To further guard against any interference, the transport is mounted in its own electromagnetically shielded enclosure with a dedicated power supply. These features all contribute to the exemplary digital signal extraction, while resonance-reduction properties combine to improve performance in your ancillary equipment.

Augmented with a dedicated USB-A input for digital-file compatibility, the 12.7-pound 9000CDT sports a clean front-panel design with a selector knob and 4.3-inch IPS LCD screen. Sold with a remote control, 9000CDT is backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

"Subjectively, it proved more focused and articulate, teasing out lots of subtle detail that makes the music more commanding and engaging. There’s less smearing, less fudging, less haze, less fog..."
—Stereonet