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