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CD / SACD players and transports — Audio Note CDT Zero/II

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Audio Note CDT Zero/II
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Audio Note UK builds the CDT Zero/II Red Book CD transport into the compact Zero range casework for systems where space is limited. With no internal converter, it always works alongside a separate DAC.

Key specs that matter

A Philips front loading CD mechanism, modified in-house by Audio Note, is fitted, with a three-beam laser pick-up working at 780 nm. The single digital output is a 75 ohm RCA socket, driven through a custom wound copper digital output transformer that gives full galvanic isolation between the transport and the connected converter.

Engineering and use context

The chassis measures 120 x 300 x 220 mm (HxWxD) and weighs 4 kg. Mains input covers 100-120 V and 220-240 V at 50 or 60 Hz, and the fascia is offered in black acrylic or silver aluminium.

Alternatives

Within the same transport range Audio Note also offers the CDT One/II.

Specifications

  • Model name

    CDT Zero/II

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    N/A

  • SACD support

    N/A

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    120 x 300 x 220

  • Weight (kg)

    4

  • Official link

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