{"product_id":"yamahacds303si","title":"Yamaha CD-S303 CD Player, Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha CD-S303 is a CD player that plays back CDs and USB music files through its own 192 kHz\/24-bit converter with Pure Direct circuitry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CD is far from dead – and a good CD player like the CD-S303 shows why. Here, Yamaha packs technology from significantly more expensive units into an affordable, thoroughly solid chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the CD-S303?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamaha built the internals with strict symmetry, isolated the power supplies for the transport, display, USB, and the digital and analog sections from one another, and kept the signal paths short. Sounds like engineering minutiae, but it's exactly what keeps noise away. The 192 kHz\/24-bit D\/A converter pulls a clean, dynamic signal out of every disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA calm, precise sound that reaches well beyond its price class. At the press of a button, the Pure Direct circuit switches off the display and digital output so nothing disturbs the analog output. Besides CD and CD-R\/RW, the front USB port also plays MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, and FLAC from your stick – making the CD-S303 more than just a disc spinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the CD-S303 for? (and who it isn't)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for anyone with a real CD collection who wants to hear it in good quality without spending a fortune. Honestly: if you only stream and never put in a CD, you don't need it. But if you enjoy holding a disc in your hand, you get remarkable value for money here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA CD player that doesn't make a fuss about itself and simply plays cleanly – solidly built, uncomplicated, and sonically above its class. An honest way into proper CD listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc compatibility: CD, CD-R\/RW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB formats (front): MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, FLAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD\/A converter: 192 kHz \/ 24-bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Direct: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB (CD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 96 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD (1 kHz): 0.003% (CD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (CD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutputs: optical, coaxial, analog RCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (W×H×D): 435 × 86 × 260 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: CD-S303, remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich formats does the CD-S303 play?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudio CDs as well as self-burned CD-R and CD-RW. The front USB port adds MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, and FLAC. That covers both classic discs and digital files with a single device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the Pure Direct circuit do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the press of a button, it silences the display and digital output so they don't feed noise into the analog signal path. The result is a calmer, clearer sound – especially noticeable during quiet passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect the CD-S303 digitally to my amplifier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Besides the analog RCA output, it offers an optical and a coaxial digital output. That lets you either use the internal converter or send the signal to an external DAC or AV receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the CD-S303 need a separate DAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Its built-in 192 kHz\/24-bit converter delivers clean, dynamic playback. Via the digital output, you can still add an external DAC later on if you want to upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy the CD-S303 at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause we've known since the early days of the Hi-Fi industry which devices hold up in everyday use. In Wädenswil, we advise you on the right combination of amplifier and speakers, deliver and install on request – and we're here for you even after the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll find the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eamplifier\u003c\/a\u003e and the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e to go with it – or the entire \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/yamaha\"\u003eYamaha range\u003c\/a\u003e – in our collections.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989582901584,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/yamaha-cd-s303-cd-player-silber-fernbedienung-frontansicht.jpg?v=1787213383","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/yamahacds303si","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}