Atoll CD200 Unboxing and Review High End Performance, Mid Range Price

[@andrewtideswell8872]

I bought the Atoll Dr200 Signature cd-transport after listening to this. (considered but didn't listen to the Audiolab 9000cdt). It replaced a Cambridge 840C. I found the Atoll superb in terms of presenting tone, timbre, space around instruments, location of performers in a 3d space, all against a black background. It looks good in black too 😅 Note that I connect it to a Burson Composer DAC, to Naim 272 pre, to QUAD 909 power amp, then Focal 926 speakers.

[@peterbriggs2771]

I listened to the Atoll CD400se against a Marantz CD 10SA. The Atoll did present well and detailed yet lacked the body and finesse of the Marantz. That said, I am now a proud owner of a Rega Isis valve cd player, which plays cds like a turntable detailed but slightly layed back, no glare on the top register. It has a robust and excellent Philips CD Pro transport. Large torridal transformer, regulation on analogue and digital power lines. The construction is epic and solid weighing in at 19kg. The Atoll apologies pailed in comparison.😎👍🎵🎶

[@andrewlittleboy8532]

The ISIS uses a Sanyo laser assembly.

[@remiwjuniski1808]

A video comparison with the Rega Saturn would be very interesting :)

[@Craft-oh7uv]

You have a great sence of humour 😂

[@alexg4284]

i got one a couple of weeks ago. i don't have much experience with CD players but it seems very natural and relaxed to me in terms of presentation. i really enjoy listening through it

[@naimusic362]

I’ve just purchased a Rega Apollo after selling my Rotel CD-11 T and the Rega is so much more engaging and dynamic and analogue too. The Rotel was very good but too bright on my older cd’s but the Rega gets it right straight away.. It’s really got me back into CD, can’t wait to hear more of my 1500 cds 😎👍

[@PanAmStyle]

I have been “off” black components for a few years now. I still have some prior to tiring of black. When I bought my Atoll IN100 in silver I let out a sigh of relief and my Lab12 Pre 1 is even more pleasing to the eye.

[@markfurlonger9356]

I do like these fireside chats with no fire 👍🏻. Looking forward to the Dali video coming up. I own the 5’s with Audiolab 6000a. Love the sound but feel it’s lacking a bit bottom end so looking at options. Would Audiolab monoblocks be overkill for the amp to give it a bit more drive?

[@coogycoogman3715]

Interesting about customers being put off by the colour. Another great video

[@neilphilip2320]

I'm amazed that you think it surprising that your videos are popular

[@net_news]

I would love a review of the Atoll DR400SE... I want to pull the trigger but not sure about its sound and reliability.

[@Iwajor]

I was ready to push the button on the Rega Saturn,are we saying this is better? Would be interested in peoples opinion.

[@jdekong3945]

Best to listen to both for yourself else you’ll never be sure you made the right choice

[@andrewlittleboy8532]

The REGA Saturn is a superb machine and although personal preference, looks a lot better. The truth is obviously in the sound.

[@andrewlittleboy8532]

The ASR review of the DAC200 made alarming reading and I don’t usually pay any attention to that site as they only seem to like “topping'. 😂

[@Coneman3]

@@andrewlittleboy8532don’t believe ASR

[@Craft-oh7uv]

The saturn 🥇

[@peterbriggs2771]

I agree, it did well against an Atol400Se and a Luxman 07 the latter a more expensive model. That said a British Audio I feel have produced a cd turntable that presents a CD format red book in a more favorable presentation. 😎👍🎶🎵

[@Coneman3]

Audiolab are hard to beat for value imo

[@markjohnathanappleton8642]

Chinese built no thanks

[@Coneman3]

@@markjohnathanappleton8642 your loss

[@Coneman3]

@@markjohnathanappleton8642 if you mean Chinese built means poor build quality, you are highly ignorant. I have an Audio Music preamps which is 2 box and weighs about 35kg. Better build and finish than most Hifi. Performance is amazing. If your objection is about Chinese regime, not buying their Hifi won’t change anything and you probably have a house full of Chinese goods already.

[@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox]

Love my CDQ8200.

[@snarf4058]

I have the Atoll IN300 amp - very very good. Looking for a CD player and a streamer too - couldn't see the Atoll streamers on your site, but do you have any experience with the ST200 streamer?

[@DigitalJunior2003]

£1750 seems an awful lot of money when you actually can see there isn't really that much to them inside.

[@andrewlittleboy8532]

It took me ages to decide what cd player to buy at the back end of last year but I went for the Denon DCD-A110 SACD player and there’s lots inside that with a top quality brushless motor based transport. I’m not a fan of OLED displays on anything as the tend to die early. Seen lots of Melco units with faded or burned in displays.

[@Coneman3]

Jays Audio are hard to beat for value if you can afford them

[@Coneman3]

My Jays audio transport has way more internals and that’s just a transport.

[@PanAmStyle]

I was under the impression that one should choose a component for its sound quality. I guess I was mistaken!

[@Simplyveej]

@@PanAmStyle crappy components, seldom lead to good sound quality.

[@classe2495]

What about Arcam CD 5 ?😊

[@andrewbrazier9664]

Have you listened to / own one ?

[@classe2495]

@@andrewbrazier9664 No but i read test about it and it's all really good! Think to buy one in future maybe 🙂

[@EddyTeetree]

Not to be a wise a$$ but if something sounds realistic how can another thing sound “more” realistic? Are there different levels of reality? I also find it kinda weird that the standard for digital audio is how “analogue” it sounds. If thats the case why not just stick to analogue. Love your show though at least your upfront unlike all the shills on KZbin.

[@derekdartes3573]

I've heard some audiophile descriptive nonsense but this takes the biscuit! "Cd's don't let you feel that the musicians are having fun". Hilarious 😂

[@andrewlittleboy8532]

You should change the title of the video as this is obviously the ‘Signature' model at £1750 as the normal one is £1250. 👍

[@francoisdepotoir9396]

No, it's the CD200 Evolution.