Yamaha - CD-S303 CD Player with Built-in DAC - Black
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- Key Specs
- Disc Capacity: 1
- General
- Brand: Yamaha
- Model Number: CD-S303BL
- Product Name: CD-S303 CD Player with Built-in DAC
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Playback Format(s): FLAC, MP3, WMA, CD-R, CD, CD-RW, Linear PCM
- Features
- Display Type: Digital
- Connectivity
- Number Of USB Port(s): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.375 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 17.125 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 11.8125 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 7.7 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 027108960043
This high-quality CD player is easy to operate and includes special features like Pure Direct, Intelligent Digital Servo, USB and MP3/WMA/LPCM/FLAC compatibility.
- Enjoy your MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC and FLAC music: The USB port on the front panel gives you an easy way to enjoy high-quality sound from MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC or FLAC digital music files stored on USB memory devices. You can also play files recorded on CD-R/RW discs.
- 3-mode CD text display: Information about the currently playing CD is shown right on the CD player’s display. The 3-mode CD Text display shows the CD’s title, the artist’s name and the title of the track.
- Well-matched, high-quality parts: Including a high-grade acoustic capacitor, a new low-noise, high-gain bandwidth op amp and the use of damping material under the transformer and around the signal cables are just a few examples of the Yamaha commitment to great sound quality.
- Pure direct: By pressing the button on the front panel or on the remote control, it shuts down the digital audio output and turns off the display. This achieves the lowest possible noise interference and, therefore, the highest sound quality of the analog audio output.
- Short signal paths: This purposeful design also keeps the paths between sections straight and short, minimizing the chance of signal loss or interference; something not easy to achieve.
Whats Included
- Yamaha CD-S303 CD Player with Built-in DAC - Black
- Remote Control
- Power Cord
- Owner's Manual
Product Manuals
Q: What type of display does this CD player have?
A: It features a digital display.
Q: What audio formats does the CD player support for playback?
A: This CD player supports MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, and FLAC audio formats.
Q: How does the CD player ensure high-quality sound from USB devices?
A: The USB port on the front panel allows for easy connection and high-quality sound playback from USB memory devices.
Q: What is the function of the 'Monitoring' feature during CD playback?
A: The Monitoring feature monitors the signal during CD playback and adjusts pickup tracking, focus, and spindle motor speed to correct any issues.
Q: Does this CD player have a Pure Direct feature?
A: Yes, it has a Pure Direct feature that shuts down the digital audio output and turns off the display to minimize noise interference for the best analog sound quality.
Q: How does the CD player handle potential interference between its different components?
A: The power supply for the motor drive, display, USB, digital, and analog sections are individually isolated to prevent electromagnetic interference and maintain clean playback.
A: I don't know how discerning a music person you are but I've been listening to music with hi-fi equipment for many years and using cd players since 1985 starting with a Sony model that was around $600 then. I have to say that this cd player with a built in DAC and price point is the best sounding player in it's class. The USB feature is especially nice to play a lot of music I downloaded from my large cd collection.Just make sure you upgrade the firmware from Yamaha's website to a blank USB drive and install on the cd player. I believe its the 1.53 version. Depending on the amp and speakers you are using you can tweak the sound with your tone controls. Sound can depend on how the music cd was produced in the sound studio so each cd may sound more detailed and louder than others that are older and not as detailed. Hope this helps some. Yamaha makes great equipment. I have been a fan since 1980.
A: It has a power cord for a 120 volt outlet but no batteries.
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| Pros for Yamaha - CD-S303 CD Player with Built-in DAC - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Ease of use, Remote Control, DAC | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Remote Control, Disc Capacity, Price | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Yamaha - CD-S303 CD Player with Built-in DAC - Black | |||
| CD Playback, Firmware Update | Size, Skipping, Display, Depth | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 62 reviews
- Sound Quality (30)
- Ease of use (10)
- DAC (4)
- Remote Control (4)
- CD Playback (4)
- Firmware Update (3)
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