9000CDT

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 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 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.

9000CDT Specifications

Model 9000CDT

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 (according to region) 220-240V - 50/60Hz

100-120V - 50/60Hz

Product Size (mm) (W x D x H) 444 x 322 x 89

Carton Size (mm) (W x D x H) 514 x 470 x 161

Net Weight 5.74kg

Gross Weight 7.6kg