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Königsklasse der CD-Zuspielung: das highend-CD-Laufwerk von Audiolab (ohne DAC, den muss man im Verstärker bereits integriert haben oder zwischen Laufwerk und Verstärker schalten).
Der CDT ist ein knappes Jahr alt, war aber nur ein halbes Jahr in Betrieb. Garantie 5 Jahre. Neupreis 1149,-
Unbedingt vorher das Video anschauen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-qd0KyFZps
This is a strong deal: at €687, it sits well below the €1,186 25th percentile and far under the €1,376 median for recent comparable EUR listings. Against that spread, this is priced like a bargain rather than just a fair ask.
That makes it especially interesting if the set is complete and genuinely in excellent cosmetic shape. Audiolab’s 9000-era accessories are typically bought by owners who care about matching system quality and keeping the signal chain tidy, so a clean example at this price should move quickly; I’d just confirm all original bits are present and that the item hasn’t been split from a larger package.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audiolab emerged from the frustration of two Imperial College students, Philip Swift and Derek Scotland, who in 1983 founded the brand in Britain to deliver high-quality hi-fi without exorbitant prices or needless complexity. Their debut 8000A integrated amplifier swiftly became a benchmark, praised for its robust build, transparent sound, and minimalist design that prioritized musical purity over gimmicks. This origin story rooted Audiolab in a philosophy of accessible excellence, evolving from kitchen prototypes to a lineup of landmark components like the 8000S preamp, 8000T tuner, and 8000M monoblocs.
The brand focuses on core hi-fi categories, excelling in integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, DACs, CD players, tuners, and phono stages, with forays into AV processors and multi-channel amps during its TAG McLaren era from 1997 to 2004. Since joining the International Audio Group in 2004, Audiolab has refined its no-nonsense aesthetic while expanding to modern streaming and digital sources, always emphasizing engineering that extracts maximum performance from any system.
Audiolab holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among discerning buyers for exceptional value—delivering near-high-end sound quality at approachable prices. It appeals to purists seeking reliable, unadorned British engineering rather than boutique exotica or vintage collectibles, maintaining a loyal following for its enduring reputation in straightforward, music-first performance.
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