Audiolab 7000CDT CD Transport
- Connectivity Technology: USB
- Color: Black,Silver
- Speaker Maximum Output Power: 70 watts
- Power Source: Corded electric
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A dedicated CD transport for a system that already has a DAC in place, not a standalone player for someone starting a system from scratch.
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ASIN: B0BTT5C8Z5Model: 7000CDTCategory: CD Players
Overview
Audiolab 7000CDT is a standalone CD transport finished in aluminum silver, built to spin and read compact discs and pass the digitized audio downstream rather than convert it internally. Suits listeners who already own a separate DAC and want a dedicated disc-reading component instead of an all in one player.
Audiolab is a UK audio brand, and a transport-only unit like this assumes a DAC and preamp already sit elsewhere in the system. That makes the 7000CDT a piece for someone building a two-channel CD setup in stages rather than a single box that plugs straight into powered speakers.
- Aluminum silver finish
- Dedicated CD transport design
- Audiolab brand
- Requires an external DAC to hear anything
Who it's for
Suits owners of a legacy CD collection who already run a dedicated DAC and want a separate transport rather than an all in one player. Not for someone who wants one box that decodes and outputs sound on its own, since a transport alone cannot do that.
Pros and cons
- Aluminum silver build matches higher end separates visually
- Dedicated transport design isolates disc reading from conversion
- No DAC included, cannot work as a standalone player
- No further specs available to compare against rival transports
Performance notes
As a transport, the unit's job is limited to spinning the disc and reading its data cleanly, with the actual digital to analog conversion left to whichever DAC it is paired with, so its role in the chain is mechanical rather than tonal.
Specifications
| Brand | Audiolab |
|---|---|
| Model | 7000CDT |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D X W X H | 12.7 × 17.5 × 3.1 inches |
| Speaker Size | 1 inch |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 inch |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 70 watts |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Number Of Power Levels | 1 |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black,Silver |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop Mount |
| Connectivity Protocol | USB |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop, MP3 Player, Projector, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Included components | |
| Customer Package Type | FFP file |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Full |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Speaker Type | CD Player |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Total Usb 20 Ports | 1 |
| Is Waterproof | No |
| Additional Features | USB Port |
| Antenna Location | High-fidelity audio playback in home and portable audio setups |
| Frequency Response | 20 hertz |
| Impedance | 75 ohms |
| Series Number | 7000 |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | No Wireless Communication Technology |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home audio systems, digital music playback, domestic environments |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Audiolab 7000CDT have a built in DAC?
No. It is a transport, so it reads the disc and sends digital audio to a separate DAC for conversion.
What finish does it come in?
Aluminum silver, per the listing title.
Can it be used on its own, straight into an amplifier?
No, a transport alone cannot output analog sound; it needs a DAC and typically a preamp downstream.