Kann ich den Atoll CD200 Evolution als D/A-Wandler nutzen?

Ab Werk nicht – er hat keine Digitaleingänge. Mit der Optionskarte DC200 kommen ein koaxialer, ein optischer und ein asynchroner USB-B-Eingang dazu. Dann wandelt der CD200 Evolution auch Fernseher, Streamer oder Computer über seinen PCM1792A.

Hat der CD200 Evolution einen Kopfhörerausgang?

Nein. Der CD200 Evolution ist eine reine Quelle. Sein analoger Ausgangspegel ist zudem fest und nicht regelbar – er gehört also an einen Vollverstärker oder eine Vorstufe und nicht direkt an eine Endstufe.

Welches Laufwerk steckt im Atoll CD200 Evolution?

Ein TEAC CD-5020B aus der Pure-Audio-Reihe, also ein reines Audio-Laufwerk und kein umgewidmetes Computerlaufwerk. Es spielt CD, CD-R und CD-RW, liest MP3-, WMA- und AAC-Dateien von Datenträgern und zeigt CD-Text an.

Was unterscheidet den CD200 Evolution vom CD100 Evolution?

Der Wandler: PCM1792A statt PCM1796, dazu zehn geregelte Netzteile und eine aufwendigere Ausgangsstufe. Das Laufwerk und die Bedienung sind vergleichbar. Der Unterschied liegt in Feinzeichnung und Ruhe, nicht im Funktionsumfang.

Warum den Atoll CD200 Evolution bei HD Zürisee kaufen?

Weil wir dir sagen, ob sich der Schritt von deinem jetzigen Player wirklich lohnt – und ob die DC200-Karte für dich Sinn ergibt. Den Einbau übernimmt unser eigener Techniker, ebenso Lieferung, Installation und Service.

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Atoll CD200 Evolution Hi-Fi CD Player, Silver

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The Atoll CD200 Evolution is a CD player with a TEAC transport and Burr-Brown converter, expandable via an option card into a D/A converter for external digital sources.

Seven kilograms for a device that spins a disc – that sounds like overkill, until you hear what a properly powered transport and a decent output stage add up to.

Why the CD200 Evolution?

Because two things come together here that rarely do: a genuine audio transport from TEAC's Pure Audio line and a power supply with three transformers, ten regulated supplies and 21,450 µF filter capacitance. Conversion runs through a Burr-Brown PCM1792A at 24-bit / 192 kHz. And if you need digital inputs later, the DC200 card can be retrofitted.

What you hear

Calm and substance. Voices sit centred and solid, strings stay silky rather than sharp, and the bass has contour instead of just weight. The player doesn't make anything prettier than it is – which means well-recorded discs sound genuinely good. Output is analogue via RCA and digital via coaxial and Toslink, in case you prefer an external converter.

Who is the CD200 Evolution for?

For anyone with a grown CD collection who wants more than just playback. And for anyone looking for a player that can later double as a converter for TV and computer. Plain talk: out of the box it has no digital inputs – those only arrive with the DC200 card. There's no XLR output, its level is fixed, and you connect headphones elsewhere. If you only spin a CD once or twice a year, the mini-format MD100 Evolution suits you better.

Our verdict

A CD player that takes the disc seriously – and with the DC200 card, digitises half your living room besides. Anyone claiming the CD is finished has probably never heard a well-mastered recording on a player of this class. We're happy to show you the difference to your current unit – 044 680 22 00 or WhatsApp 076 534 22 00, HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.

Technical data

Type: CD player, expandable to a D/A converter via option card
Transport: TEAC CD-5020B (Pure Audio), tray loader
Converter: Burr-Brown PCM1792A, 24-bit / 192 kHz
Playback: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, AAC, CD-Text
Digital inputs: not from the factory – retrofittable via DC200 option card (1 × coaxial, 1 × optical, 1 × asynchronous USB-B)
Analogue outputs: 1 × stereo RCA (no XLR)
Digital outputs: 1 × coaxial, 1 × optical (Toslink)
Output level: fixed, around 2.5 Vrms – not adjustable
Headphone output: not present
Power supply: 30 VA (digital) plus 10 VA (audio) plus 1.6 VA (logic), 10 regulated power supplies
Filter capacitance: 21,450 µF
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 20 kHz
Distortion: under 0.0004% at 1 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 123 dB
Housing: brushed aluminium front
Colour: Silver
Dimensions (W × H × D): 440 × 95 × 280 mm
Weight: 7 kg
Warranty: 2 years
Included: Atoll CD200 Evolution, infrared remote control, power cable, user manual

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the Atoll CD200 Evolution as a D/A converter?
Not out of the box – it has no digital inputs. With the DC200 option card, a coaxial, an optical and an asynchronous USB-B input are added. The CD200 Evolution then also converts TV, streamer or computer signals via its PCM1792A.

Does the CD200 Evolution have a headphone output?
No. The CD200 Evolution is a pure source. Its analogue output level is also fixed and not adjustable – so it belongs behind an integrated amplifier or preamp, not directly into a power amp.

Which transport is inside the Atoll CD200 Evolution?
A TEAC CD-5020B from the Pure Audio line, so a genuine audio transport and not a repurposed computer drive. It plays CD, CD-R and CD-RW, reads MP3, WMA and AAC files from discs and displays CD-Text.

What's the difference between the CD200 Evolution and the CD100 Evolution?
The converter: PCM1792A instead of PCM1796, plus ten regulated power supplies and a more elaborate output stage. The transport and controls are comparable. The difference lies in refinement and quietness, not in feature set.

Why buy the Atoll CD200 Evolution from HD Zürisee?
Because we'll tell you honestly whether the step up from your current player is really worth it – and whether the DC200 card makes sense for you. Our own technician handles the installation, as well as delivery, setup and service.