Review Atoll Electronique SDA200 and CD200 Signature – Vive La France!

For whom

The Atoll SDA200 is for someone who doesn’t need a Roon subscription and is happy with the Atoll app or a third-party app. This device will appeal to you because of its design and functionality. And of course and especially by its playback quality… because that is excellent.

Atoll has loyal customers who really like the ‘French’ sound. Or the Atoll sound so to speak. A round, full sound with sufficient resolution that focuses on enjoyment and relaxation. More laid-back than ‘in your face but with dynamics and punch’.

The CD200 is highly recommended for someone looking for a reasonably affordable and user-friendly CD player to integrate into their system. A CD player that never sounds sharp or cold and is more versatile than it seems at first sight!

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The Cambridge Audio EVO 150 is more compact and has a sleeker design. Its screen is also larger and more comprehensive in terms of info. You get Roon but the sound is completely different and quite specific so you have to make a bit more effort to find a pleasing match. The Lyngdorf TDAI-1120 is also here and has an additional asset besides Roon with its patented ‘Room Perfect’ function. However, the power is limited (2x60watt, class D) and also the connections are rather limited. The Lyngdorf sounds good with easy to drive speakers but can run into problems at higher volumes and speakers below 6 ohms.

UPDATE: All Atoll streamers are Roon Ready since March 23.