Audio Note CDT Five
Audio Note CDT Five
Reference CD transport with the dedicated silver-wired digital output.
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About the
Audio Note CDT Five.
The CDT Five is AN UK’s reference CD transport — top-of-line servo mechanism, silver-wired digital output stage. SPDIF on RCA (75 Ω) is standard, with an optional balanced XLR digital output. Voiced as the partner for the top Audio Note DACs in a reference system.
Audio Note CDT Five across 3 variants.
Three CD transports — the disc-reading half of the chain, without an onboard DAC. Built for buyers who already have a DAC (an Audio Note 2.1x / 3.1x / 4.1x / 5) and want a dedicated transport rather than the all-in-one CD player. Output via SPDIF (coax / optical) to the partnering DAC.
| Model | Tier | Digital Output | Transport Mechanism | Notes | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDT-Two/II | 2 | SPDIF coax + optical | Philips Pro-2 servo | Entry transport · pairs with DAC 1.1x / 2.1x | — |
| CDT-Three/II | 3 | SPDIF coax + optical + AES | Philips Pro-2 servo | Level 3 · AES/EBU output added | — |
| CDT-Five/II | 5 | SPDIF coax + optical + AES + I²S | Top-of-line servo | Level 5 reference transport | — |
