Yamaha CD-S303 CD Player (CDS303)

Model
CDS303
Manufacturer
CD-S303
UPC
027108960043
$549.00
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.
Details

Designed to Deliver Enjoyable Sound Quality

Inheriting many of the sound quality features of the high-end CD player components, the CD-S303 CD player delivers sound that will satisfy devoted music fans. In addition to CDs, it also provides high-quality play of music files stored on USB memory devices via a USB port on the front panel.

Home audio set up in a living room

Extremely Sophisticated Circuitry and Layout

Yamaha technicians devoted a great deal of time and effort to designing the overall interior layout of parts and circuit boards, a factor that significantly affects sound quality. As a result, the power supplies for the motor drive, display and USB sections, as well as the digital and analog sections, are individually isolated, eliminating electromagnetic interference among them. To achieve ideal weight balance for stable performance, the drive mechanism is located in the center of the unit.

Short Signal Paths

The highly logical and symmetrical internal layout of parts and circuit boards are designed to keep the signal paths on each board as short as possible. 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.

Pure Direct

The CD-S303 offers Pure Direct, which is the same popular feature included in Yamaha amplifiers and receivers. 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.

Close up of CD player

Well-Matched, High-Quality Parts

Each of the individual elements in a CD player influences the sound quality, which is why Yamaha puts a great deal of effort into the selection and matching of parts and materials. 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. In short, the CD-S303's internal sophistication is on a level generally found on much more expensive models.

High-Performance D/A Converter

Utilizing a 192 kHz/24-bit DAC, the high-performance D/A conversion system takes full advantage of the digital technology refined by Yamaha over a period of many years, ensuring excellent conversion precision, S/N ratio and dynamic range.

Laser Pickup Floating Mechanism

The laser pickup is isolated on a floating mechanism so its delicate operation cannot be affected by vibration.

Close up of the buttons and inputs for the CD player

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.

Intelligent Digital Servo

Conventional tracking servo circuitry cannot completely overcome errors caused by a warped disc, dust and other defects. This system uses a dependable DSP (Digital Signal Processor), exclusive for CDs, to monitor the signal, adjusting pickup tracking and focus, as well as spindle motor speed, to compensate for any problems.

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.

Program Play (Audio CDs Only)

It’s extremely easy to program the tracks you want to hear in any order. You can clear the program at any time with a single touch.

Yamaha CD-S303 CD Player Highlights

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.

  • Pure Direct
  • Extremely sophisticated circuitry and layout
  • Short signal paths
  • High-quality parts
  • High performance DAC for high conversion precision with low noise
  • Laser pickup floating mechanism
  • Intelligent Digital Servo
  • MP3, WMA, LPCM and FLAC compatibility
  • CD-R/RW disc playback compatibility
  • Numerous convenient playback functions
  • 10-Key direct track and direct access
  • Random play
  • Repeat play (full/single)
  • 3-Mode time display
  • 4 Illumination levels
  • Last track resume
  • Ready Mode
  • Play mode memory
Specifications
CD Player Type Single
Disc Compatibility CD, CD-R/RW
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 105 dB (CD)
Dynamic Range 96 dB
Harmonic Distortion 0.003% (CD)
Frequency Response Optical, Coaxial and Analog RCA
Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8" x 3 3/8" x 10 1/4"
Weight 7.7 lbs.
More Information
More Information
BrandYamaha
Number of Discs (CD Players)1
Playable Disc Formats (CD Players)CD-R/CD-RW
Disc Exchange (CD Players)None
Digital Output (CD Players)Coaxial x1 / Optical x1 / Analog Stereo (RCA) x1
Remote Control (CD Players)Yes
Product Labour Warranty1 Year Limited
Product Parts Warranty1 Year Limited
Width (in.)17.13
Height (in.)3.38
Depth (in.)10.25
Weight (lbs)7.7
Yamaha CD-S303 CD Player