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Audiolab 6000CDT dedicated CD transport in the desirable silver finish. The unit has been carefully used in a non-smoking home audio system and is fully functional. It presents extremely well, with only minor signs of careful use as shown in the photographs.The 6000CDT is a purpose-built transport designed specifically for accurate CD playback. Its slot-loading mechanism uses read-ahead digital buffering to reduce disc-reading errors, while its precision clock and dedicated digital-output circuitry provide a clean signal to an external DAC or digitally equipped amplifier.IMPORTANT: This is a dedicated CD transport, not a conventional standalone CD player. It does not contain an internal DAC or analog audio outputs. It must be connected to an external DAC, receiver, preamplifier or integrated amplifier through its coaxial or optical digital output.Features:• Slot-loading CD transport mechanism• Read-ahead digital buffering• Coaxial S/PDIF digital output• Optical/Toslink digital output• Temperature-compensated master clock• 12V trigger connections• Full-function Audiolab remote control• Solid full-width chassis in silver finishIncluded:• Audiolab 6000CDT CD transport• Audiolab remote control• AC power cord• Original box and packing materialsThe photographs are of the actual unit and form part of the description.It will be carefully packed in its original packaging and placed inside an additional protective shipping carton. Shipping will be fully insured and signature confirmation may be required.Please note that a digital coaxial or optical cable, external DAC, amplifier and speakers are not included.
New at roughly US$550, this is a bit under that and lands above the used median of US$415, though still below the upper quartile at US$581. So the asking price reads as fair-to-slightly-ambitious rather than a steal, but not out of line if the unit is clean and fully complete.
The 6000CDT is well-liked because it’s a solid, purpose-built CD transport with good build quality, a slick slot-loading mechanism, and a reputation for simply working well with an external DAC. At this level, original remote, box, and confirmed smooth disc handling matter; if those are present, this is a sensible buy for someone wanting a dependable transport without paying near-new money.
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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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