No, thank you for watching my videos, it is appreciated!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I am thinking of changing from the 6000 to the 9000.

Hey thank you very much for watching my reviews, it is appriaciated! I know, and I was confused myself when i realised in original review, that i have not mentioned that. So that is why there werean additional footage in audiolab 7000cdt section.

Thanks for watching my reviews, really apricate it. I have seen that Darko did a review of this device, but I have not personally heard how it sounds. Would like someday defiantly to hear it. :)

"So far, the most telling review..." Well, then you have missed a lot of reviews. Acid Jazz, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

Hey thanks for watching my Reviews really appreciate it! I never heard Music Fidelity M3scd, but I definitely should as how much I love that amp. Convenience and comfort of listening CDs can not be matched, and hopefully same like Vinyl's, I hope that CDs will have its renascence soon.

Hey and thanks for watching my videos it is appreciated. Really glad you are satisfied with your CDT, I just checked Geshelli Lab DAC and it looks so nice. Hopefully it sounds the same. It is such a nice CDT, that will grow as much as you invest in your DACs, because of its superior electronics inside. So it can last for a very long time.

I have the same 4499 how do you like the 9000

It is an amazing value to how much it coast and gives.

I bought this CD Player like 6 months ago. Mate, look I have 260 subscribers... In the eyes of manufacturers I don`t exist. Nobody sent anything to me, nobody contact me to send me anything. I bought this myself, and any other gear on this channel. :) I always wondered the same thing, and watched few blind test videos that say that all the transports sound the same. I personally try to learn as much about HIFI as possible, but I still seriously lack technical internal knowledge of devices I listen. But same like AMPs, it is its inner construction(the build quality), the way signal path travels from laser to you DAC. It is about quality construction that cuts resonances, vibrations, laser quality, trey quality etc. Through what components it goes through when reaching DAC, should also create different flavors of sound. In the end it is electricity we listen and how it travels from source to output gear, and it can change with every component it interacts. If your system have big resolving power, all this details will mount to create better sound. Now, I know this is incredibly general vague explanation, as I am not someone that can provide engineering professional grade answer. I review things that I hear, and compare to similar devices I heard, listened and owned. You can even see that in my reviews I always focus on sound, characteristics, features, ease of use... something that I can quantify and test to other gear. How internals work of all those devices I rarely speak in my reviews. But the same to people tell that all 1000e+ AMPs sound the same, or all the digital cables sound the same. Even DACs that have, for example ESS inside, in Cambridge Audio or in Topping etc. sound little bit differently with deferent characteristics in different casing with different electronics. Do all of them sound the same, I always say maybe... but test them at your local store if they sound the same to you, than buy the cheaper one. I dont know how much help I provided here, but always pay for the system you think sound better, but remember more expensive gear gets "unlocked" as the rest of the system gets better, and room you listen gets better.

@@HIFIDaydreaming " I dont know how much help I provided here, but always pay for the system you think sound better, but remember more expensive gear gets "unlocked" as the rest of the system gets better, and room you listen gets better." I agree 100%.

I think is that audiolab only collaborate with really big KZfaq reviewers. And they are usually not so interested in cd players. And when you buy from your money you buy cheapest and most expensive stuff, so you will have biggest range to cover. Unforuntaly it is what it is. I don't have expiriance that much with 7000, but certainly it has bigger upgrade path than 6000 and it should sound a tiny bit better. If you have money go for 7000, and eventually upgrade dac along the path. For better sound. I hope this helped. 🙂

If you can sell 7000cdt at good price, than yes upgrading to 9000cdt is a big step up, and I would recommend. But just buying it at full price, will not bring maybe monumental leap you are expecting. It is just more richer device, with better bass and a bit better soundstage and imaging. It is certainly a better device, it is you how you perceive value, will dictate is that upgrade beneficial. And yes, I love when people give me music recommendations, I will now go to listen to Casandra Wilson. Thank you.

I’m listening to Cassandra now. ‘New Moon Daughter’. Track 4 Death Letter is simply amazing!! Even with the 7000cdt/9000a/Oberon 5s I can not imagine better. But I will try. I do not expect massive improvements now. I will accept small improvements in quality. This is the audiophile reality. But it is fun. The only thing I never understood is that people say ‘the bass is not amazing on the Oberon 5s’. I am VERY happy. ‘London Grammar’s’ track ‘Rooting For You’ ends with a 6 hz bass rumble. My speakers sound awesome. Maybe a subwoofer would be better, but for my taste it is perfect.

Sound does depending on what type of DAC is being used with.

Take it to manufacturer and request a fix or new device. You have a right to do that. The thing is, I listen to CDs frequently, and have this device for 6 months now. I don`t have that problem, so it might be just a faulty unit. The problem you describe usually appears in slot in mechanism, not CD trays, so it is just bad luck.

@@HIFIDaydreaming The tray loader is the reason I bought this model! When it worked it sounded sublime. It’s with my local dealer for repair or replacement. 🤞

Holding fingers, that next unit you receive will work until the sun burns down!

I had to return three defective 9000CDTs, luckily within the 30 day return policy. After three, I gave up on Audiolab & bought a Jay's

@@stevegrimm9068 and what is your expiriance with Jay comparing to audiolab? 🙂

I couldn`t agree more! It is a nice oled screen, too bad I don't see that much value in it except to see how much track time is left. Balanced connections are not standard yet, so I don't see that much value lost there, but it could have been a plus if it was there. Thanks for watching man.

It all depends. As 9000 is more expensive, it requires a pairing of good dac, amp and speakers to fully flourish. 6000 is a really great high entry level that can satisfy many people. And especially if it get upgraded with time with better dac it will grow with it.

@@HIFIDaydreaming see my comments on the 6000

As a best value Marantz is far better, as it offers great refinement and resolving power and overall rounded package out of box. Audiolab 6000cdt with decent DAC (200+ euros) is more richer in its midrange, and can be more open. Marantz have that more kick and drive, while detail execution and presentation is more on Audiolab side.

@@HIFIDaydreaming will try to buy sa-12se... sa-12ose... marantz

I replaced a Marantz CD6007 with an Audiolab 600CDT. It was an unbelievable improvement. I was running the Marantz thru the same DAC.

Hi Bernadro, I am not teasing anyone to upgrade. I am trying to argument why this device have certain value in this price range. If ever there is 12000 version, i will do the sam thing, if rise of value and sound can justify the price jump. But in reality for most people 9000 is a end game, as it is for most people enough for a long time. Thanks for watching my video.

Hey man, thanks for watching my review! Well yamaha cds303 is a budget cd player, you can not compare it with audiophile grade turntable of P6, try cd player in the same price range of 1800e. Try some music fidelity cd players, or regas even maybe cyrus. Maybe rega saturn mk3, and who knows maybe you will change your opinion. Maybe. 😁 But with any reproduction of media, to me it is important how good the record was produced and mastered. If it is a sloppy job, with dynamic range being a joke, than no matter the player (tt or cd) it is going to sound weak and compressed. But in the end we all gravitate towords what we like, if the vynils are your thing than just rock on, and hopefully one day you will have P10, at your home or some other exceptional gear.

I am using the Yamaha as a transport with a DH Labs D750 coax cable into a Bryston BDA1 DAC. I have a Rega Planet 2000 that has a bad laser good luck repairing. The next step for me might be a Bryston BCD3 but at 4500 a lot. The Rega Saturn is a possibility but their Apollo fiasco leaves me a bit cold. The Yamshs while cheap is a decent unit the DAC in it surprising.

@@JohnDoe-np3zk I would just get a Redbook only cd player. Its a cleaner solution and you don't have to worry about matching separates and picking the right cables. If you are willing to get something used, an Ayre AX-7 or a Wadia 301/302 would be really good choices. If you want something a bit more laid back, an Arcam FMJ series are very good. The analog section of a CD player usually has a bigger effect on the sound than the digital side. For example, the Ayre sounds like an Ayre. If you like the way their amp and preamps sound, you'll get more of the same with one of their CD players. I would also consider giving The Cable Company a call. Have them send you a few players to demo before you make a purchase. They really know what they're doing and will help you make the right choice.

Off Brand? 😂 OK rookie

Sad to hear that, hopefully you will find a reviewer you can trust! At least thanks for watching my video.

You are right about drastic increase of prices of vynil. Some double LPs cost criminally much. And yes, same like cd players, turntables have slowed evolution, and improvements in past 20 years.

Vinyl records are more expensive because they're made in smaller batches