
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.
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.
Specifications
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: 500mV +/-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: 220-240V - 50/60Hz
Product Size (mm) (W x D x H): 444 x 89 x 342
Carton Size (mm) (W x D x H): 514 x 470 x 161
Net Weight: 5.74kg
Gross Weight: 7.6kg