Audiolab 9000cdt vs Audiolab 6000cdt vs Teac 505t

I have 2 systems, and have had the 6000 CDT on both. I upgraded to the 9000 CDT and am currently running them. There was a nice overall improvement on clarity and presentation, separation of the instruments. They are very detailed if you will, I have zero complaints. I am also running A Saturn Audio dac on one system, and an Aqua La Voce on the other.

The Audiolab seem like nice machines.  They were on my short list.   I actually bought a Teac 505t sight unseen.  When I went to pick it up I thought it was nice. Build quality is high .  I thought about it and switched gears and bought the VRDS 701t.   

I am pretty sure a 505t will at some point end up in my second system .    

Thanks so much to both of you for sharing. I've contacted Audiolab to ask for a demo (nice that they offer one!). 

I'll post my impressions if the demo comes through, although I might just buy one from Crutchfield and send it back if it doesn't better my Vecteur. 

Make sure you use a high quality output cable for  the 9000 to your DAC. 

Thanks, mariddock. I have one of the best. (Amazing the difference cables make!! I've also found that vibration dampeners make a huge difference.) Cheers!

@tpcarter responding to your question about the 9000CDT and the Atoll DR200 Signature: I would definitely buy the Atoll without any hesitation. It is a superior machine, designed to the best performance well beyond the price, as all the Atoll products. 
The 9000CDT is good but I can feel that it will be problematic to service. Also I really hate the display. I bought it because the huge discount I got and also because I missed my Audiolab gear from the 90’s… although this Chinese made Audiolab is totally different. It was more a sentimental choice that I regret. 
The Atoll was the right one…

Thanks so much, audiofilo123.

Since you have heard both, can you tell me which has the silkier and more feathery upper register (with soprano singers, for example)? Also, do you agree with some reviewers that the Atoll brings more emotion to the listening session?

Much appreciated.

@oddiofyl  how do you like the Teac? I did not have much luck with Pro-Ject or Bel- Canto.

I love it.  It sounds great with my DAC and it sounds solidly built when loading a disc and skipping tracks.   Dead quiet when spinning discs.  

Remote is good , not great.  Solid but hard to see if I don't have readers on.  I got a Sofabaton X1S remote and learned the 701t commands along with my other gear.  I was long overdue for a replacementfor my Harmony remote . 

Display is nice.  Can auto off and dim via remote 

Also has an adjustable timer for Auto Off / Standby.   A great feature.    

Menu is good.  Can enable MQA not that you'll probably ever own any discs , but it outputs 88.2k with CDs when you do.  

Solid build quality.  22 lbs.    So far so good and I somehow received what appears to be serial number 00001.

Music Direct has a good price on these now 

That is a good price. I ordered one.

It's a nice player.   Enjoy.    

I had the CDT6000 for a couple years. It's good, BUT...

 I got the bug for another top loader and investigated the Shanling ET3. IMHO, no comparison- night and day better and MSRP is only $749. If you shop on Shanlings www you can find better pricing on brand new unit