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Yamaha CD-S303 Single Disc Player With USB

YamahaPart # 312-209
Model: CD-S303
The CD-S303 multimedia player from Yamaha is the model for what modern CD players should be. Audio quality was the goal here, designed with an internal layout that provides the shortest signal paths, Yamaha’s signature Pure Direct mode, and a high-quality DAC for USB Playback. Whether you’re playing from CD or USB, Yamaha makes sure that your music is true to the creator’s vision.

Key Features

  • Pure Direct mode mutes digital outputs and display for ultra-clean analog sound
  • Intelligent Digital Servo DSP corrects tracking and focus for misread or dusty discs
  • Front-panel USB plays MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, and FLAC files—plus CD-R/RW discs
  • High-performance 192 kHz/24-bit DAC delivers low-noise, high-precision conversion
  • Isolated power layout keeps motor, USB, digital, and analog circuits separate to minimize interference
  • Floating laser pickup reduces vibration-related errors for accurate playback
  • Supports CD, CD-R/RW formats with convenient 3-mode CD Text display and programmable playback features
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Overview

Yamaha CD-S303 Single Disc Player With USB

Yamaha CD-S303 Single Disc Player With USB

Designed to Deliver Enjoyable Sound Quality

Carrying over many sound quality traits from high-end CD player models, the CD-S303 offers audio that will please serious music enthusiasts. Along with standard CDs, it can also play music files from USB storage devices through a front-panel USB port.

Extremely Sophisticated Circuitry and Layout

Yamaha engineers invested considerable time and effort into optimizing the internal layout of components and circuit boards, which plays a crucial role in sound quality. Consequently, the power supplies for the motor drive, display, and USB sections, along with the digital and analog sections, are individually isolated to prevent electromagnetic interference between them. For optimal weight distribution and stable operation, the drive mechanism is positioned at the center of the unit.

Short Signal Paths

The carefully planned and symmetrical internal arrangement of components and circuit boards is designed to keep signal paths on each board as short as possible. This intentional design also ensures the paths between sections remain straight and minimal in length, reducing the risk of signal loss or interference, which is not easy to accomplish.

Pure Direct

The CD-S303 includes Pure Direct, the same well-regarded feature found in Yamaha amplifiers and receivers. Pressing the button on the front panel or remote control disables the digital audio output and turns off the display. This results in the lowest possible noise interference and delivers the highest sound quality from the analog audio output.

Well-Matched, High-Quality Parts

Every component in a CD player affects its sound quality, which is why Yamaha carefully selects and matches parts and materials. Examples include a high-grade acoustic capacitor, a new low-noise, high-gain bandwidth op amp, and damping material placed under the transformer and around the signal cables. Overall, the CD-S303’s internal design sophistication is typically seen in models that cost significantly more.

High-Performance D/A Converter

With its 192 kHz/24-bit DAC, the high-performance D/A conversion system fully leverages Yamaha’s decades of digital technology expertise, delivering outstanding conversion accuracy, signal-to-noise ratio, and dynamic range.

Enjoy Your MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC and FLAC Music

The front-panel USB port provides a convenient way to enjoy high-quality playback of MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, or FLAC digital music files stored on USB memory devices. It also supports playing files recorded on CD-R/RW discs.

Laser Pickup Floating Mechanism

The laser pickup is mounted on a floating mechanism, preventing vibration from affecting its delicate operation.

Intelligent Digital Servo

Conventional tracking servo circuits cannot fully correct errors caused by warped discs, dust, or other defects. This system employs a dedicated DSP (Digital Signal Processor) for CDs to monitor the signal, adjusting pickup tracking, focus, and spindle motor speed to compensate for such issues.

3-Mode CD Text Display

Information about the CD currently playing is displayed directly on the CD player’s screen. The 3-mode CD Text display shows the CD title, artist name, and track title.

Program Play (Audio CDs Only)

Programming the tracks you want to hear in any order is quick and simple. The program can be cleared at any time with a single touch.

Specifications

  • Disc Compatibility: CD, CD-R/RW
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 105 dB (CD)
  • Dynamic Range: 96 dB
  • Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% (CD)

  • Frequency Response: 2 HZ-20 kHz (CD)
  • Output: 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.

Product Details

BrandYamaha
ModelCD-S303
Part Number312-209
UPC027108960043
Unit of MeasureEach
Weight11.25

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