Audiolab 6000CDT

@tweak1 I have a $15000 DAC. I hardly ever play CDs. but I bought the CDT6000 when I realized my CDs (played through a player with onboard DAC) didn't sound as good as streaming.   

It is all about the DAC.  

so I think you're saying that bad reviews of the CDT 6000 may be really reviews of DACs and cables. 

Good point.

I'll add that there is also price bias on this forum.  the CDT 6000 doesn't cost enough to get a good review from some people here.

Jerry

@chayro

I meant to correct and put a 'slash' players/transports, but revisions had timed out

@rockysantoro 

I have the 6000CDT and use it probably 4 days a week. It sounds great with my system and for the money, even the remote is pretty darn good.

All the best.

I'll add that there is also price bias on this forum.  the CDT 6000 doesn't cost enough to get a good review from some people here.

My observation has been different. The Audiolab 6000CDT is mentioned often on this forum and in a positive light. For 600 dollars many consider it a very good value proposition.

What I have read is that those familiar with the 6000CDT have simply stated it can be noticeably bettered if one has a higher budget ceiling. Usually, they are referring to the Jay's Audio CDT2 MK III (Certainly the CDT3 MK III) or the Pro-Ject RS2T, CEC etc. This is hardly a putdown. These are much more costly and do perform at a higher sonic level. No shame in that at all.

For 600.00 USD you'd be hard-pressed to beat the 6000CDT. If someone is willing to spend 3-5x the cost, then the other transports will demonstrate their relative worth. Seems fair and logical to me.

Charles

I find myself wondering if one added a good re-clocker like an Empirical Audio Synchro Mesh or a Wyred4Sound Remedy how much closer the Audiolab might approach the better transports at significantly lower cost?