Audiolab 7000CDT CD Transport

Description

7000CDT

The Audiolab 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 plays scratched and damaged CDs that may be unreadable by conventional mechanisms.

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.

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).

Vibration Isolation

The low-friction loading tray, sturdy aluminium base and chassis of the 7000CDT work hard to tackle vibrations. These are minimal, but inevitably 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.

All Digital Formats

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.

The 7000CDT’s sturdy aluminium casework and 2.8 inch display echo the other series models – the 7000A integrated amp and 7000N Play Wi-Fi/Ethernet streamer. The display shows track information from CDs and USB-connected storage devices, complete with colour graphics. It also provides access to functions including auto-standby settings, and 12V trigger activation for system control.

As with the other 7000 Series components, animations can be turned off and brightness adjusted, and the display can be set to activate only when a function is accessed and switch off after a defined period, as the user prefer.

Features

• Compatible with CD / CD-R / CD-RW.
• Support playing USB storage devices (MP3 / WMA / AAC / WAV).
• Display indication.
• Adjustable screen brightness.
• Activate the device automatically via 12V trigger.
• Auto standby function can be turned on or off.
• USB Audio Formats support MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV format playback.
• USB File System supports FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 format.

Specifications

• Output Impedance: 75 Ohms
• Frequency Response: -0.01 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz @ 1 kHz)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.002 %
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Digital Output Interface: 1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical
• Standby Power Consumption: < 0.5 W
• Power Requirements (according to region): 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz / 100-120 V, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 444 x 322 x 78 mm
• Net Weight: 5.5 kg
• Gross Weight: 7.4 kg

Included

• Power cord
• User manuals

Full Audiolab Range Available

Unilet Sound & Vision are official retail partners for Audiolab, providing sales, advice and assistance on their entire range of high-quality products. Please do get in touch if you would like a demonstration or wish to purchase.

More Information

• 7000CDT CD Transport, by Audiolab.

Additional information

Brand

Audiolab

Formed in the early 1980s by Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, Audiolab earned worldwide acclaim with their 8000A - an integrated stereo amplifier that became a classic ‘step-up’ from the budget models of the time. During the ensuing years, the 8000A established itself as one of the most successful British amps ever produced, and was joined by a range of electronics including CD players, pre/power amps and an FM tuner.

The brand switched hands in 1997, changing its name to TAG McLaren Audio, and was so known until 2004 when Audiolab became part of IAG and returned to its original name.