Which CD transport would you choose?

the eject button on the remote is the one left of the stop button

The remote does have an eject button. It's the eject symbol below the curser control on left side

A couple of things about the Urd worth mentioning - 1. connectivity and 2. CDRs. First, regarding connectivity, the manual is not kidding when it specifies max USB cable length of 2 meters. I tried connecting my Mac to my Urd through a number of different cables, and nothing over 2 meters worked. And, further, even for shorter cables, some worked and some didn't. You may have to try a few before you find a cable that works. (I ended up using a 2m cable I'd been using to charge an iPad.) I'm not having problems with the USB output - I use a coaxial connector to my CD. Second, regarding what kind(s) of disks the Urd will read, my experience has been the same as with many other CD devices in the past: most CD are playable, and some aren't. And what works on one player or transport may or may not work on another. And here's something else that may be important to some users: the manual specifies redbook CDs. I've read on some forums that the Urd will not read CDRs. NO! The Schiit device does not SUPPORT CDRs, but I've learned that the Urd works the same as other CD players/readers that I've used in the past, that is to say - commercially manufactured CDs generally (but not invariably) work okay. And most CDRs work okay but some don't, at a higher percentage of failure than with purchased CDs.

Appreciate your honesty. I would choose the Urd because I like the company, their philosophy, and USA assembly.

The only CD transport I ever had was in my old computer! Seem to do a good job of ripping and burning CD's.

Great review I have the audio lab 6000 cdt the button above the two source buttons is the eject button but you must have it in cd mode by pressing the cd button hope this helps have a blessed day

Kinda like choosing your favorite child. Two awesome units! I only own two low cost Schiit products, Modi 3+ Dacs and I love them. I have them plugged into switched outlets on vintage amps. I have had the no read problem and cleaning the laser fixed it.

The Audiolab eject button is in the same place as it is on the CDT6000 remote.

I love that your channel is called "Forever Analog" but I've watched many of your CD/CD player videos.  Time to subscribe!

Your 7000CDT looks to have the same issue / bug mine does, whereby if you open the CD tray, leave it to close by itself, it will get stuck at ‘CD Loading’.  It does this with both a CD in the draw and out.  You have to open and close again , then it will work as normal.  See 5:27 on your video.

Great honest and comprehensive review from Australia. Been considering the Cambridge CXC vs the 7000CDT A$975 before watching your video. The Schiit Urd is A$2,000 before shipping so its a different equation here as much as I love their products.

Outstanding as always Aaron. You seem to be happy/excited in your videos but it seemed even more so with this one. Love your passion & honesty. I have multiple Schiit stacks for headphones so I would lean towards the URD. Question for you on the URD. If you hit the "Play" button on the Urd or the remote, does the door close and the disc play? Thank you and keep up the great work.

The 'whirring' only occurs when the disc isn't centred/seated properly.

Audiolab is deficient in connectivity options however not mentioned is the fact that the remote has numbered buttons allowing individual selection of cd tracks without using fast forward. This is a great convenience for me. Personally I own a CDT 9000 Audiolab and love it. At 1500 it is also comparable to the URD at $200 more bucks.

I like your pictures in the background! Beastie Boys and the legendary Minor Threat yesss. Good video!

Great honest review, thank you!

I actually wish the Urd could stream from a USB thumb drive like the Audiolab. Not all my digital music is on CD!
Thanks for these videos on transports that you've done. They're very informative.

Neither! Only because I bought the Audiolab 6000cdt about 6 months ago and barely use it! But it is good. Nice honest review, no purchase price bias.

Operating quirks aside what your really comparing, along with any other similar comparisons, is the cost of manufacturing between the US and China. I wonder what Audiolab would charge if they made the product in the UK.