200 vs Audiolab 6000CDT
The 6000CDT's max sample rate is 44.1 kHz against the 200's 48 kHz, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 94 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (16-bit).
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The Meridian 200 is a dedicated CD transport featuring a unique drawer mechanism that brings the entire Philips CDM-4 transport assembly out for disc loading. It uses a two-section internal construction: one section contains the transport mechanism, and the other houses the decoder, control circuits, and digital output electronics. The rear panel provides coaxial (RCA) and optical (Toslink) digital outputs, plus a communications port for integration with other Meridian components. The front panel uses two rows of illuminated buttons for CD control and programming, with a green display showing track number and time, in a black textured enamel and glass finish. It was designed as a companion to Meridian's early-1990s digital audio processors such as the 263/203 DACs, and measures approximately 12.6" W x 3.9" H x 12.9" D, weighing about 14 lb.
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The 6000CDT's max sample rate is 44.1 kHz against the 200's 48 kHz, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 94 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.004%. Both share bit depth (16-bit).
The 8000CDT's max sample rate is 44.1 kHz against the 200's 48 kHz, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 94 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.004%, and its output impedance 75Ω against 12Ω.
The 506.24's bit depth is 24-bit against the 200's 16-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 48 kHz, its signal-to-noise 93 dB against 94 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.004%.
The Apollo's max sample rate is 44.1 kHz against the 200's 48 kHz, its thd 0.003% against 0.004%, and its output impedance 10Ω against 12Ω. Both share bit depth (16-bit).
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