Shigaraki 4716 CD

About the Shigaraki 4716 CD

The 47 Labs Shigaraki 4716 CD Transport is a high-end minimalist CD transport designed for ultra performance and natural sound quality. It features a unique non-conductive, totally de-electric Shigaraki ceramic casing that contributes to its distinctive sound character. The transport has no disc drawer; instead, the disc is placed on top and clamped down with a puck. It offers two digital outputs (one DC coupled and one AC coupled, both RCA). The unit is compact with dimensions of 285mm (W) x 85mm (H) x 200mm (D), and it comes with an external power supply measuring 76mm x 76mm x 141mm. The transport emphasizes musical insight and timing over visceral power, making it a tool for gaining musical pleasure and detail. It is often paired with the 47 Labs 4715 DAC for a complete digital playback system. The transport includes manual controls for play, pause, stop, skip, and search, and a remote control is provided, although it is a basic plastic unit. The The design philosophy focuses on simplicity and purity of sound, avoiding digital filtering and oversampling to reduce jitter and preserve the integrity of the audio signal.