{"product_id":"audiolab-6000-cdt-cd-transport","title":"Audiolab 6000 CDT CD Transport","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiolab 6000CDT: A Dedicated CD Transport, Built to Do One Thing Right\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 6000CDT is a purpose-built CD transport with no onboard DAC. It reads Red Book CDs and sends that digital signal out to an external DAC, whether that's a standalone unit or the DAC built into an amplifier like the 6000A. By removing the digital-to-analog conversion stage entirely, Audiolab was able to put its engineering budget into the transport mechanism itself rather than splitting it across two jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame Mechanism as the Flagship\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6000CDT uses the same slot-loading disc mechanism found in Audiolab's higher-end 8300CD player. It's paired with a read-ahead digital buffer that reduces disc-reading errors, which helps the 6000CDT play scratched or otherwise damaged CDs that some conventional transports will reject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Jitter Digital Clock\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-stability crystal oscillator governs the 6000CDT's digital clock, keeping jitter low across both the optical and coaxial outputs. Lower jitter means more accurate timing in the digital signal handed off to your DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Quiet Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e Discs load and eject smoothly with consistent clamping pressure, and the mechanism runs quietly while reading. Power consumption is rated at 15W in use and under 0.5W in standby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, Focused Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e The rear panel keeps things minimal: one optical (TOSlink) and one coaxial digital output, an IEC power inlet, and trigger connections for syncing power on and off with other Audiolab components. There's no clutter of inputs or modes to navigate, just a clean path from disc to DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatched Aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6000CDT is designed to visually and functionally pair with the 6000A integrated amplifier, sharing the same brushed-aluminum casework in black or silver. It's a natural fit for anyone building out a 6000-series system or looking for a clean-looking transport to pair with an existing DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audiolab","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45987736256591,"sku":"ADL6000CDTBLK","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":45987736289359,"sku":"ADL6000CDTSLV","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/5389\/6271\/files\/0003_6000CDT-black-_3.png?v=1782925024","url":"https:\/\/www.wharfedaleusa.com\/products\/audiolab-6000-cdt-cd-transport","provider":"WharfedaleUSA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}