{"product_id":"atolldr200evobl","title":"Atoll DR200 Evolution CD Transport, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Atoll DR200 Evolution is a pure CD transport that reads the disc and outputs the signal purely digitally via coaxial, optical and AES\/EBU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA device with no analogue output sounds at first like half a product. In reality it's a consistent separation: reading and converting are two tasks, and solving them separately often solves them better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the DR200 Evolution?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause every franc goes into the transport and the power supply instead of into a converter section you might not even need. A TEAC transport reads the disc, powered by a 30 VA transformer and 23,000 µF filter capacitance – a figure you rarely see in a transport. The AES\/EBU output via XLR outputs the signal balanced and is reserved for the DR200.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree choice of converter. You decide which D\/A converter makes your CDs audible – today maybe the DA200 card in your Atoll amplifier, in five years something else. The transport stays. Three digital outputs cover every connection type, and in standby it draws less than half a watt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the DR200 Evolution for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who already has a good converter – in the amplifier, in the streamer or as a standalone unit – and wants to feed their CD collection at a proper level. \u003cstrong\u003ePlain talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e without a converter behind it, it stays silent – that's not a limitation, it's the concept. No analogue output, no headphone output, no volume control. If you want a solution in one chassis, get the CD200 Evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn honest device for people who build their chain deliberately. The DR200 Evolution is the right choice when the converter is already in place and the CDs just need to be read cleanly – and with its AES\/EBU output, it has exactly the connection you want for that. We'll tell you honestly whether it makes sense in your chain: 044 680 22 00 or WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e, HD Zürisee in Wädenswil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: CD transport, no D\/A converter and no analogue output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransport: TEAC, tray loader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital outputs: 1 × coaxial, 1 × optical (Toslink), 1 × AES\/EBU (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalogue outputs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: fixed, digital output level 1 volt – not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone output: not present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 30 VA plus 1.6 VA for the logic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter capacitance: 23,000 µF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: operation 4 – 12 watts, standby under 0.5 watts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOption cards: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing: brushed aluminium front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W × H × D): 440 × 95 × 284 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: Atoll DR200 Evolution, remote control with two CR2032 batteries, power cable, user manual with warranty documents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between a CD transport and a CD player?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA CD transport reads the disc and outputs the signal only digitally – it has no D\/A converter and no analogue output. So you definitely need an external converter or an amplifier with a digital input behind it. In return, all the money goes into the transport and power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a DAC for the Atoll DR200 Evolution?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, absolutely. Without a converter behind it, you'll hear nothing. Suitable options are, for example, an Atoll amplifier with a DA200 card, a streamer with a digital input, or a standalone D\/A converter. We'll work out with you what best suits your chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the AES\/EBU output on the DR200 Evolution get you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt outputs the digital signal balanced via XLR, which is less susceptible to interference than coaxial or optical – especially over longer cable runs. Coaxial and optical are also available. The AES\/EBU output is reserved for the DR200, the smaller DR100 doesn't have it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the DR200 Evolution have a headphone output?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The DR200 Evolution is a pure transport with no analogue section – there's neither a headphone jack nor an RCA output. The digital output level is fixed at 1 volt and can't be adjusted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the Atoll DR200 Evolution from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause a transport without the right converter is just an expensive paperweight. We put the combination together with you, sort out cabling and connection type, and take care of delivery, installation and service with our own technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eD\/A converter\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/streamer\"\u003estreamer\u003c\/a\u003e with a digital input, and behind that an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e. The right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecables\u003c\/a\u003e come along with it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atoll","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412988518736,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/atoll-dr200-evolution-cd-laufwerk-schwarz-schraegansicht.png?v=1787158074","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/atolldr200evobl","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}