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Audiolab CDT 7000 i nyskick. Använd max 20 tim. Originalkartong fjärr med en bra signalkabel från Purist Audio

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Audiolab’s CD transports have a solid reputation for clean, no-nonsense digital playback and sensible build quality. At kr 4,500, this sits a bit above the kr 3,513 median and below the kr 5,556 75th percentile, so it reads as fair rather than a steal — reasonable if the condition is genuinely good, but not an automatic bargain.

What makes it worthwhile is the usual Audiolab strengths: dependable disc handling, a refined presentation, and a model that still has appeal to buyers who want a dedicated transport instead of an all-in-one spinner. If it’s complete and well cared for, the upside is a tasteful, long-term source component at a sensible used price. I’d mainly want confirmation that the tray mechanism is smooth, the remote works, and it reads discs quickly.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Audiolab

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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