Audiolab 6000CDT MKII CD Transport
AUDIOLAB 6000CDT MKII CD TRANSPORT INTRODUCED WITH NEW MECHANISM AND POWER SUPPLY
Audiolab has announced the new Audiolab 6000CDT MKII, an updated version of its 6000 Series CD transport, first introduced in 2018.
The new Audiolab 6000CDT MKII CD Transport retains the familiar exterior design but features a revised CD mechanism, servo control system and power architecture, drawing on engineering developments from the company’s 7000 and 9000 Series components.
AUDIOLAB 6000CDT MKII FEATURES A NEW CD MECHANISM
The MKII uses a new slot-loading CD mechanism, modified by Audiolab, alongside revised servo control for disc focus, tracking and rotational speed. The changes are designed to improve disc-reading stability, reduce operating noise and provide more consistent tracking, including with imperfect or lightly damaged discs.
The power supply has also been redesigned, with revised circuitry and a custom-specified transformer intended to manage the demands of the transport mechanism and digital electronics while reducing electrical noise.
AUDIOLAB 6000CDT MKII DIGITAL OUTPUTS AND CLOCKING
As a dedicated CD transport, the 6000CDT MKII has no internal DAC or analogue outputs. Digital audio is sent to an external DAC through optical or 75-ohm coaxial S/PDIF connections.
An updated master-clock system uses a temperature-compensated crystal oscillator to provide a stable timing reference for the digital output.
AUDIOLAB 6000CDT MKII DISC AND FILE SUPPORT
The transport plays standard Red Book 16-bit/44.1kHz CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs, as well as data CDs containing FLAC, WAV, WMA, MP3 and APE files, with sample rates up to 96kHz depending on the file format.
Playback functions include direct track selection, repeat, random and programmed playback for up to 99 tracks. Information is displayed on an OLED screen. Additional features include selectable auto-standby and 12V trigger input and output for system integration.
AUDIOLAB 6000CDT MKII PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
The Audiolab 6000CDT MKII will be available from late November 2026 in black or silver, priced at £399.
HiFi PiG says: With CD still an important format for many listeners, Audiolab’s update to the 6000CDT brings a revised mechanism and power supply to an established CD transport, keeping physical disc playback firmly in the picture.
