Atoll DR400 Evo CD Transport

Atoll Electronique DR400 Evo – Reference CD Transport for Audiophile Systems

The Atoll Electronique DR400 Evo is the flagship CD transport in Atoll’s prestigious Line 400 series, engineered for pure, bit-perfect digital output. Designed and hand-assembled in France, it’s a precision instrument for serious audiophiles who demand the highest possible performance from their digital front end. When paired with a world-class DAC—such as Atoll’s own DA200 or DA300—the DR400 Evo becomes the ultimate gateway to your music library.

Purpose-Built for Pure Digital Performance

Unlike standard CD players, the DR400 Evo focuses solely on the transport function—reading discs with absolute precision and delivering a clean, jitter-free digital signal to your DAC.

Its dedicated Philips CD Pro 2 LF transport mechanism, renowned for its stability and durability, is mounted in a mechanically decoupled housing to reduce vibration and resonance. The result is an ultra-stable platform that extracts every detail from your CDs with perfect timing.

Flagship-Grade Engineering

The DR400 Evo benefits from Atoll’s most advanced mechanical and electrical design:

• 5mm thick steel chassis for rigidity and vibration control

• Aluminum front panel with precision-machined controls

• Separate power supplies for transport control and digital output stages

• Ultra-low-noise regulation for maximum signal integrity

This attention to detail ensures your DAC receives a pristine signal, allowing it to perform at its full potential.

Connectivity for Serious Systems

The DR400 Evo is designed to integrate seamlessly into high-end setups. It offers:

• Digital outputs: AES/EBU (XLR), coaxial (RCA), optical (TOSLINK)

• Fully isolated output stages to minimize interference and noise

• Compatibility with any external DAC capable of reading 16-bit/44.1kHz CD data

Whether your system uses Atoll’s matching DAC boards or an external high-end DAC, the DR400 Evo delivers the purest possible data stream.

Technical Specifications

• Transport Mechanism: Philips CD Pro 2 LF, mechanically decoupled

• Digital Outputs: AES/EBU (XLR), coaxial RCA, optical TOSLINK

• Chassis: 5mm steel with aluminum faceplate

• Power Supply: Separate transformers for transport and digital stages

• Dimensions: 440 x 100 x 370 mm

• Weight: 14 kg

Why Choose the DR400 Evo?

The DR400 Evo is for the listener who values purity of signal above all else. By separating the transport function from digital-to-analog conversion, Atoll ensures that each stage of playback can be optimized for maximum performance. Paired with a top-tier DAC, the DR400 Evo delivers breathtaking clarity, depth, and realism.

Perfect matches include:

• Atoll DAC200 or DAC300

• Atoll CD400 Evo with DAC board installed

• Other high-end DACs from brands like Chord, Denafrips, or dCS

Extract Every Detail from Your Discs

With the Atoll Electronique DR400 Evo, you’re not just playing CDs—you’re unlocking their full sonic potential. Built with uncompromising precision, it’s a transport designed to be the digital heart of the finest hi-fi systems