CD Transports and Players

• What is the difference between a CD player and a CD transport?

  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.
• Is CD still worth buying in 2025?
  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.
• What CD transports does AVR stock in Australia?
  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.
• What DAC should I pair with a 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.
• Are CD players and transports covered by an Australian warranty?
  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.
• Does AVR offer free shipping on CD players in Australia?
  Yes. All CD player and transport orders placed through avrevolution.com.au qualify for free shipping on orders over $500 Australia-wide.

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