Atoll CD100 EVO

The Atoll CD100 Evolution (EVO) is a high-performance audiophile CD player designed and handcrafted in France by Atoll Électronique. Built for music lovers who demand natural warmth, exceptional clarity, and dynamic precision, the CD100 EVO combines a central TEAC pure-audio transport mechanism with a high-precision Burr-Brown DAC stage and discrete Class-A analog output circuitry. Unlike a dedicated CD transport, the CD100 EVO features onboard analog RCA outputs, making it ready to plug directly into any integrated stereo amplifier.

Key Highlights & Audio Architecture

• TEAC Pure Audio Drive Mechanism: Features a centrally mounted, latest-generation TEAC CD mechanism custom-optimized with anti-vibration damping exclusively for reading Redbook audio CDs and data discs (CD-R/RW).

• Burr-Brown PCM1796 DAC Stage: Digital-to-analog conversion is handled by a Texas Instruments Burr-Brown PCM1796 $24\text{-bit} / 192\text{ kHz}$ DAC chip, celebrated for its smooth, musical presentation and low digital distortion.

• Dual Linear Power Supplies: A dedicated $30\text{ VA}$ toroidal transformer powers the analog audio stages, paired with an independent $1.6\text{ VA}$ supply for digital control logic to prevent electrical noise contamination.

• Discrete Class-A Output Stage: Fully discrete analog output stages operate in Class A with zero operational amplifiers on the signal path, preserving harmonic richness and spatial imaging.

• Optional Digital Input Board: Can be upgraded with an optional DAC module featuring USB-B, coaxial, and optical inputs to utilize the CD100 EVO's internal DAC for external digital streamers or computers.