Audiolab 7000CDT CD Transport
Nestled between the 6000 and 9000, the 7000 fuses premium traits into a pricing category that follows the mantra of class-leading performance.
Outwardly resembling the sequential series and therefore offering a brand-wide visual aesthetic match, the Audiolab 7000CDT improves on the 6000CDT with a new mechanism, USB HDD playback and a new full-colour IPS LCD screen! More compact than the 9000 series and perfectly matched to the 6000 and 8300 series, it maintains crisp ergonomics, high-quality engineering and an excellent all-round performance.
New Series, Same Standards: The 7000CDT uses a high-precision optical system with an electronic data buffer for accurate and seamless CD playback. Very similar technology to the 9000CDT, the 7000CDT uses a read-ahead digital buffer to reduce disc-reading failures, helping it 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 7000CDT 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).
Isolation From Vibration: The low-friction loading tray, sturdy aluminium base and chassis of the 7000CDT 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.
Digital Files In Any Format: In addition to the class-leading CD playback design, the 7000CDT also offers digital music files 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.
All On Display: Taking strong influence from the flagship 9000CDT, the 7000CDT improves over the 6000CDT with a full-colour 2.8" (48 × 64mm) IPS display with a detailed but simple-to-use GUI. The 7000CDT offers a vivid representation of information including system settings, format, folder, track details and other data.
Our Take On The Audiolab 7000CDT
The Audiolab 7000CDT is designed to work with the company's 7000A (sold separately) — an integrated amplifier that already has a premium DAC built-in. The CD transport is designed to accurately read your favourite discs, and the built-in USB port does the same with files from a compatible storage device. No matter which medium you use, sending pure digital signals to a separate DAC keeps noise and interference to a minimum, for the best possible sound.
The disc transport benefits from a read-ahead digital buffer that reduces disc-reading failures and may even allow you to play slightly damaged CDs. And it uses a sophisticated master clock that reduces jitter that can mar playback and the player's high-resolution 2.8" LCD screen displays system settings, format, folder, track details, and more. Another solid release from Audiolab.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: High Performance CD Transport with USB-A Playback
- Please Note: This CD Transport needs to be connected to a separate DAC
- 2.8" LCD screen displays system settings, format, folder, track details, and more
- Reliable low-friction slot-loading mechanism
- Compatible with CD-R and CD-RW discs
- Read-Ahead digital buffer reduces disc-reading failures
- Master Clock controlled by a highly accurate crystal oscillator for minimal jitter
- Play MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV files stored on a USB thumb drive or hard drive
- Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz at .002% THD
- Programmable up to 99 tracks
- Electromagnetically shielded chassis
- Remote Control included
Connections
- 1 Coaxial digital audio output
- 1 Optical (Toslink) digital audio output
- USB Type-A port for connecting a compatible storage device
- 3.5mm 12-volt trigger input and link output for auto power-on
General
- Detachable Power Cable: Upgrade to an IsoTek Power Cable to improve your sound
- Included Accessories: Power Cable, Remote Control, User Manual
- Available Finishes: Black & Silver
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 444 x 78 x 322mm
- Weight: 5.5kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE