Audiolab 7000CDT CD-Transporter

Audiolab 7000CDT CD-Transporter

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 plays 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

Influenced by the flagship 9000CDT, the 7000CDT improves on the 6000CDT with a 2.8-inch (480 x 640mm) IPS color display and a detailed yet easy-to-use interface. The 7000CDT offers a clear presentation of information such as system settings, format, folder, track details and other data.

Specifications

• Design philosophy and core technology: CD/CD-R/CD-RW compatible
• USB storage medium playback function (MP3/WMA/WAV)
• 2.8" (480 x 640 mm) IPS LCD with full screen display
• Interactive GUI
• Automatic switch-on via 12V trigger / link
• Automatic standby function
• Supports WAV, MP3,WMA and AAC playback
• USB storage device file system: Supports FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 format
• Digital output amplitude: 500 +/-50mVpp
• Output Impedance: 75Ω
• Frequency Response: -0.01dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref.1kHz)
• Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.002%
• Sampling rate: 44.1kHz
• Interface for digital outputs: 1x coaxial, 1x optical
• Power consumption: < 0.5W (standby mode)
• Power requirements (depending on region): 220-240V - 50/60Hz / 100-120V - 50/60Hz
• Dimension (W x H x D): 444 x 322 x 78 mm
• Net Weight: 5.5kg
• Gross Weight: 7.6kg
• Version: black/silver