Atoll DR200 Evo CD Transport

Atoll Electronique DR200 Evolution – High-End Audiophile CD Transport for Precision Digital Playback

The Atoll Electronique DR200 Evolution is a high-performance CD transport engineered for audiophiles and serious music lovers who demand uncompromising digital fidelity from their compact disc collection. Designed and built in Normandy, France, this latest Evolution-series transport elevates conventional CD playback by delivering a clean, stable digital signal to your external DAC or digital-to-analog converter. It’s the perfect choice for systems that separate the transport from the conversion stage to achieve the highest possible sound quality.

By focusing exclusively on transport functionality, the DR200 Evolution removes DAC circuitry from the playback chain, letting your high-end DAC take center stage. This results in more precise timing, reduced digital noise, and clearer, more musical playback than typical all-in-one CD players.

Purpose-Built Transport for Pure Digital Signal Delivery

Unlike standard CD players that combine reading and conversion, the DR200 Evolution is a dedicated transport designed to read optical discs with absolute precision before handing off digital data to your DAC. Its latest-generation TEAC central CD mechanism is selected specifically for audio use, offering smooth, reliable disc reading and low jitter performance. The entire drive assembly includes anti-vibration treatment optimized to reduce mechanical noise that can otherwise corrupt digital data.

Inside, the digital and drive sections benefit from sophisticated engineering, including LVDS digital signal isolation and boards optimized to minimize jitter — a key contributor to digital distortion. This approach ensures the bit-perfect digital stream arrives at your DAC with minimal timing errors.

Refined Power and Chassis Design

The DR200 Evolution’s electrical design reflects Atoll’s commitment to silent, stable operation. It uses a linear power supply with a dedicated 30 VA transformer for the digital section along with a 1.6 VA transformer for the low-consumption circuits. These dual supplies help isolate sensitive digital stages from noise and interference, a critical factor in maintaining clarity and depth in playback.

The transport is housed in a solid chassis with an 8 mm brushed aluminum front panel and precision build quality, giving it both durability and audiophile-worthy presence. A low-power OLED display provides clear status feedback, and CD-Text support enhances usability by showing album and track information.

Comprehensive Connectivity

The DR200 Evolution offers flexible digital outputs to ensure compatibility with virtually any high-end DAC or digital processor:

• Coaxial digital output (RCA) with high-quality PTFE-insulated connector

• Optical digital output (TOSLINK)

• AES/EBU balanced digital output for professional-grade connections

• 12 V trigger output for system automation and integration

With these interfaces, the DR200 Evolution supports seamless integration into a wide range of audiophile systems — whether paired with Atoll’s own DAC series (such as DAC100, DAC200, or DAC300) or premium converters from other high-end brands.

Format and Playback Support

While the DR200 Evolution is focused on digital transport, it maintains broad compatibility with common disc formats. It plays standard audio CDs, as well as CD-R and CD-RW discs containing audio or compressed formats like MP3, WMA, and AAC. This makes it a versatile solution for users with diverse disc libraries.

Detailed Technical Specifications

• Transport Mechanism: Latest-generation TEAC central CD mechanism

• Outputs: Coaxial (RCA), Optical (TOSLINK), AES/EBU, 12 V trigger

• Power Supply: Linear 30 VA (digital) + 1.6 VA (low power)

• Capacitance: 23,000 µF total smoothing

• Output Signal Amplitude: ~1 V

• Power Consumption: < 0.5 W in standby, ~4–12 W in operation

• Display: Low-power OLED with CD-Text support

• Remote: Atoll global remote included

• Dimensions (W×D×H): ~440 × 284 × 95 mm

• Weight: ~7 kg

Why Audiophiles Choose the DR200 Evolution

The DR200 Evolution isn’t just a transport — it’s a precision front end that unlocks the full potential of your digital playback chain. By isolating the disc reading process and delivering a jitter-controlled digital stream, it ensures your DAC works with the best possible input. This leads to more natural dynamics, improved detail retrieval, and a more engaging musical performance.

Whether you’re building a high-end 2-channel system or upgrading an existing setup, the DR200 Evolution offers a refined, future-ready solution that elevates CD playback to new heights.