Atoll CD30 CD player

The Atoll CD30 CD player is a product created by the French brand Atoll Electronique.

Atoll CD30: front and back panels

The Atoll CD30 CD player comes with a multi-function remote control, but can also be controlled via the buttons on the front panel. A display screen on this panel indicates the track being played and shows the CD-Text when the CD provides it.

On the back panel is a stereo RCA analogue output, which lets you connect the Atoll CD30 to an integrated amplifier or preamplifier. A popular option for this is the Atoll IN30 integrated amplifier. 

Atoll CD30: features

It is fitted with a USB input (Host), which means it can be connected to and play music directly from your computer, thus transforming into a multi-source player.

The CD player and USB input are powered separately to prevent any kind of interference.

It has a TEAC mechanism (Pure Audio) and uses a (DAC) Wolfson WM8729 converter. 

Atoll CD30: listening and review

The Wolfson converter contributes to its fine, detailed sound. The top end of the spectrum is fine and very precise.

The Atoll CD30 CD player is a rare breed, as it is fairly uncommon to find a USB input on this type of device. And, interestingly, this product was designed and produced entirely in France!