CDT Zero

About the CDT Zero

The Audio Note CDT Zero is Audio Note UK's most affordable and compact Red Book CD transport, engineered specifically for sonic performance rather than technical specifications. It features a custom modified Philips front-loading CD mechanism designed purely to read true Red Book CDs, which Audio Note considers the best digital music format currently available. The transport has a sturdy extruded aluminum chassis with a thick aluminum faceplate and minimal controls on the player itself, with full remote control functionality. It outputs digital audio via a single-ended RCA 75 Ohm S/PDIF output, with no Toslink, AES/EBU, or BNC outputs. The CDT Zero is praised for its musicality, delivering a coherent, punchy bass, open midrange, and sweet extended treble, with a layered soundstage and realistic spatial sense. It pairs well with the matching DAC Zero digital-to-analog converter. The unit weighs approximately 4 to 5 kg and measures about 22-30 cm wide, 11-27 cm high, and 22-30 cm deep, depending on the source. Power consumption is around 8 watts, and it supports AC mains input from 100-120V or 220-240V at 50/60 Hz. The CDT Zero is available with anodised aluminum, black acrylic, or white acrylic fascia finishes. It fulfills Audio Note (UK) Level Zero criteria and remains in production.