Audio Research CDT-1
Not much is documented about the Audio Research CDT-1. It was a dedicated CD transport, sold alongside a companion player (the DAC3) as part of Audio Research’s early digital efforts. Audio (June 1995, p.72) reviewed it and noted AES/EBU, BNC, and ST optical outputs. The reviewers heard the AES/EBU connection as slightly better. The same review compared the CDT-1 favorably to the Mark Levinson No. 31, a transport costing roughly three times as much. An earlier Audio classified (October 1995, p.336) listed the “Reference One” version of the transport at $649.
Known specifications are sparse:
- Type: CD transport (separate from D/A converter)
- Digital outputs: AES/EBU (XLR), BNC (coaxial), ST (fiber optic)
- Price (ca. 1995): $649 (Reference One transport)
No production years, dimensions, weight, or detailed circuit topology have surfaced. Based on available period references, the CDT-1 appears to have been a short-lived model from Audio Research’s first generation of digital source components.
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