{"product_id":"oracle-audio-cd1000-mkiii-cd-transport","title":"Oracle Audio CD1000 MkIII CD Transport","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oracle-audio\"\u003eOracle Audio\u003c\/a\u003e CD1000 MkIII is a top-loading CD transport that reads your discs on a Philips CD PRO 2LF drive, decoupled on Delrin pillars inside a chassis sculpted from a massive aluminum block. It has no DAC of its own. Three digital outputs (BNC S\/PDIF, XLR AES\/EBU and optical) feed the converter you already own, and a magnetic clamp adapted from Oracle's turntables holds each disc still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost people know Oracle for turntables, so the CD systems tend to surprise them. The thinking is the same. Oracle traces many of the problems in reproducing recorded music to unwanted vibration, from inside the unit or around it, and the CD1000 MkIII is built to keep that vibration away from the laser. It sits below the CD2000 MkIII in Oracle's line: the same drive and the same style of clamp, without the CD2000's floating chassis and suspension towers. If you still have a serious CD collection and a DAC you like, this is the way into Oracle's digital line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #A3704D; padding-left: 1rem; margin-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Oracle analog and digital products have always been designed and built as 'musical instruments' that can stand the test of time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfooter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOracle Audio Technologies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/footer\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Oracle CD1000 MkIII\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhilips CD PRO 2LF Drive:\u003c\/strong\u003e The laser mechanism Oracle specifies for the CD1000, decoupled from the main frame on Delrin pillars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted Aluminum Block Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machined from a massive aluminum block, brushed and sealed in a clear lacquer coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrethane Suspension Feet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Act as a suspension and mechanical filter between the transport and the surface it stands on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurntable-Derived Magnetic Clamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnetic disc clamp with a urethane vibration damping ring, adapted from the clamps on Oracle's analog turntables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Digital Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e BNC S\/PDIF (0.5V peak to peak at 75 ohms), XLR AES\/EBU (4V peak to peak at 110 ohms) and optical (650nm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutboard Power Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e A separate Oracle supply connects over a 15-pin DC cord, with the main power switch on the back of the supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Top Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sits over the disc during play; Oracle says the darker environment helps the laser read more accurately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfrared Remote Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included, with program, shuffle, repeat, A\/B repeat, scan and fast search\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Dome Dust Cover Option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add Oracle's full dome clear acrylic cover when you order this listing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy Is the CD1000 Chassis Carved From an Aluminum Block?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMass and control. Oracle says many of the problems that affect the accurate reproduction of recorded music come from unwanted internal or external vibration, so the CD1000 MkIII chassis is sculpted from a massive aluminum block, and the CD drive unit is decoupled from that main frame through Delrin pillars rather than bolted straight to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/oracle-audio-cd1000-mkiii-transport-three-quarter.jpg?v=1790274287\" alt=\"Oracle Audio CD1000 MkIII CD Transport, brushed aluminum, low three-quarter front view\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is part of the construction. The aluminum is brushed and sealed in a clear lacquer coating, which is why Oracle packs the unit in an inner protective bag and asks owners to use it again when repacking. The whole transport measures 16.5 inches wide, 6 inches high and 14 inches deep, and weighs about 30 pounds. The low, wide profile puts the drive in the middle of the block, with the display module and its five buttons set into the front edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/oracle-audio-cd1000-mkiii-transport-top-rear.jpg?v=1790274289\" alt=\"Oracle Audio CD1000 MkIII CD Transport, brushed aluminum, elevated side view showing the aluminum top cover\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Do the Urethane Feet Isolate the CD1000?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the second barrier. The Delrin pillars decouple the drive from the aluminum frame, and the urethane feet under the frame act as a suspension and mechanical filter, decoupling the whole transport from its external environment, starting with the shelf or rack it stands on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/oracle-audio-cd1000-mkiii-transport-feet.jpg?v=1790274291\" alt=\"Oracle Audio CD1000 MkIII CD Transport, brushed aluminum, urethane foot and corner close-up\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a simpler scheme than the CD2000 MkIII, which floats its chassis on four spring towers. On the CD1000 the isolation comes from mass, with one decoupling layer at the drive and one at the feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhy Does the CD1000 Use a Magnetic Disc Clamp?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo stop chatter. A CD spinning at speed vibrates slightly, and Oracle says that wobble costs the laser focal clarity, which leads to misread information and makes the error correction work harder. Oracle pioneered its record clamp for analog records in 1979, and adapted the same thinking to its CD players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD1000's clamp holds the disc with magnetism coupled with a slight vacuum created by a thick urethane washer, a ring of Oracle's own urethane compound that works as a vibration damping trap. The urethane grips the disc well enough that you can lift the clamp straight up and the CD comes with it, so keep a hand underneath. That grip fades as the urethane picks up dust. Oracle's advice is to clean it with the included Brilliance cleaner or denatured alcohol, and never to set the clamp down urethane side first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Do You Play a Disc on the CD1000?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a top-loader. Lift off the aluminum top cover, place the disc on the CD turntable, seat the magnetic clamp, and put the cover back. Press Reset and the display shows the number of tracks and total playing time, then press Play. Oracle says the cover significantly improves performance by giving the laser a darker environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/oracle-audio-cd1000-mkiii-transport-front-display.jpg?v=1790274294\" alt=\"Oracle Audio CD1000 MkIII CD Transport, brushed aluminum, front view of the display and control buttons\" style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePress Disc Reset every time you change discs, or press STBY twice on the remote, which does the same job. Oracle asks that the top cover stays on at switch-on until the display reads \"No Disc\". The infrared remote covers numeric track selection, scan, program, shuffle, repeat, A\/B repeat, pause and a fast search that runs at about ten times normal speed. Power comes from an outboard Oracle supply joined to the transport by a 15-pin DC cord, and the main on\/off switch lives on the back of that supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Can I Connect the CD1000 To?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny DAC with a coaxial, AES\/EBU or optical input. The CD1000 MkIII has no analog output. Its BNC S\/PDIF output runs at 0.5V peak to peak into 75 ohms, the XLR AES\/EBU output at 4V peak to peak into 110 ohms, and the optical output at a 650nm nominal wavelength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePick the output your DAC handles best. Oracle's own advice is to use the best digital or optical interconnect you can, since this cable is the only thing between the transport and the converter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eDoes the CD1000 Come With a Dust Cover?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if you choose it. This listing offers the CD1000 MkIII with no dust cover or with Oracle's full dome clear acrylic dust cover. The full dome covers the whole unit down to the support table, with the rear left open for the audio and power cables, and measures 19 3\/4 x 15 1\/4 x 8 1\/2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:10px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp h5{margin-top:30px !important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:15px;text-transform:none;}\n.tlr-cmp a{color:#2a2b2a !important;text-decoration:none !important;opacity:1 !important;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px !important;opacity:1 !important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:13px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.45;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d !important;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the CD1000 MkIII Fits in the Oracle Audio CD Line\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eThe Oracle CD transports and player in price order, and what each one adds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003eOracle Audio CD1000 MkIII CD Transport \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003eFrom $14,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eA Philips CD PRO 2LF drive on Delrin pillars in a chassis sculpted from a massive aluminum block, on urethane feet, with BNC, AES\/EBU and optical outputs for your own DAC.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oracle-audio-cd2000-mkiii-cd-transport\"\u003eOracle Audio CD2000 MkIII CD Transport\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003eFrom $16,750\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eAdds the floating chassis: a high-mass aluminum chassis suspended on four towers of at least 12 components each, seven mechanical filters in all, plus a redesigned power supply and Oracle's MVSS (Micro Vibration Stabilizer System). Same three digital outputs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oracle-audio-cd2500-mkiv-cd-player\"\u003eOracle Audio CD2500 MkIV CD Player\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003eFrom $22,100\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eAdds a Burr Brown PCM1792 DAC with four fully discrete analog modules and balanced XLR and RCA outputs, plus an S\/PDIF input so it also works as a DAC for other digital sources.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-verdict\"\u003eThe CD1000 and CD2000 are transports for a DAC you already own; the CD2500 is the one-box player that doubles as a DAC. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oracle-audio-cd-players\"\u003eOracle Audio CD range\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oracle-audio-turntables\"\u003eOracle turntables\u003c\/a\u003e the clamp comes from, including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oracle-audio-delphi-mk-vii-classic-turntable\"\u003eDelphi MkVII Classic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eOracle CD1000 MkIII Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003eTop-loading CD transport (no internal DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eSolid state\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransport Mechanism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003ePhilips CD PRO 2LF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Disc Formats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eCD, CD-R, CD-RW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBNC S\/PDIF, XLR AES\/EBU, optical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eS\/PDIF Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e0.5V peak to peak @ 75 ohms (load and output impedance 75 ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAES\/EBU Output\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e4V peak to peak @ 110 ohms (load and output impedance 110 ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptical Wavelength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e650nm nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChassis Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eSculpted from a massive aluminum block, brushed, clear lacquer coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVibration Isolation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eDelrin pillar drive decoupling, urethane suspension feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisc Clamping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eMagnetic clamp with urethane vacuum washer (vibration damping trap)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eOutboard, 15-pin DC signal cord (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e13W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e100 \/ 117 \/ 220 (230) \/ 240V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e16.5\" W x 6\" H x 14\" D (419 x 152 x 356 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eApproximately 30 lbs (13.6 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eBrushed aluminum with clear lacquer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eMade in Sherbrooke, Quebec, 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