CD Transports & Players — Frequently Asked Questions
Feature
CD Player
CD Transport
Internal DAC
Yes — analogue outputs direct to amp
No — digital output only
Requires external DAC
No
Yes — or DAC-equipped amp
Best for
All-in-one simplicity
Systems with high-quality external DAC
AVR example
Audiolab 6000CDT + 6000A (DAC in amp)
Audiolab 9000CDT — What Hi-Fi? Award winner
The Audiolab 9000CDT CD transport won a What Hi-Fi? Award and is one of the most critically acclaimed transports at its price point.
Yes — for many listeners, CD remains a practical and excellent-sounding format. CDs provide lossless audio at 16-bit/44.1kHz — equivalent to CD-quality streaming on Tidal or Qobuz — and are widely available second-hand at low cost. A quality CD transport feeding a modern DAC can be highly competitive with streaming, particularly for listeners with large existing CD collections.
AVR stocks CD transports from Audiolab, Mission, and Quad — all exclusively distributed in Australia. The Audiolab 6000CDT and 9000CDT are among the most highly regarded at their price points, both winning What Hi-Fi? Awards. The Mission 778CDT also won a What Hi-Fi? Award for Best CD Transport.
The most convenient option is an integrated amplifier with a built-in DAC — the Audiolab 6000A and 9000A both include high-quality DAC sections with coaxial and optical digital inputs. Pair the Audiolab 6000CDT with the 6000A for a natural system match at AU$1,199 + AU$1,199. The 9000CDT pairs optimally with the 9000A or an Audiolab standalone DAC.
Yes. All Audiolab, Mission, and Quad CD products purchased through AVR carry a 2-year Australian warranty. As the exclusive local distributor, warranty claims are handled entirely in Australia.
Yes. All CD player and transport orders placed through avrevolution.com.au qualify for free shipping on orders over $500 Australia-wide.
