Yamaha CD-S303

CD player
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Product details

The Yamaha CD-S303 is a high-quality HiFi CD player designed for audiophile standards. With an elegant silver design and robust construction, this device not only offers an appealing look but also outstanding sound quality. The CD-S303 supports a variety of audio formats, including CD audio, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, WMA, LPCM, and FLAC, making it a versatile choice for music lovers. Equipped with a high-performance D/A converter that supports a sampling rate of up to 192 kHz and a sampling depth of 24 bits, the CD player ensures precise and noise-free sound reproduction. The Pure Direct circuitry and intelligent digital servo system further enhance sound purity by optimizing signal processing and minimizing interference. With a user-friendly design and a remote control, the CD-S303 is both functional and comfortable to use.

  • High-performance D/A converter for precise sound conversion
  • Pure Direct circuitry to minimize signal interference
  • Supports a variety of audio formats, including FLAC and MP3
  • Intelligent servo control for improved playback
  • Laser pickup system with a sliding mechanism for optimal reading accuracy.

Key specifications

Type
CD player
Item number
16688981

General information

Manufacturer
Yamaha
Category
Hi-fi components
Manufacturer no.
CDS303-SI
Release date
22.9.2021
Sales rank in Category Hi-fi components
13 of 172
External links
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Silver

Hi-fi component properties

Type
CD player

Media formats

Playable media
CD audioCD-RCD-RW
Audio formats
FLACLPCMMPEG Audio Layer III (mp3)WMA

Digital-to-analog converter

Sampling rate
192 kHz
Audio bit depth
24 bits

Connections

Data ports
PS/2 (1x)
Audio outputs
Cinch analogCoaxial S/PDIF (1x)Digital cinch
Audio inputs
USB Type C

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 remote

Product dimensions

Width
43.50 cm
Height
8.60 cm
Depth
26 cm
Weight
3500 g

Package dimensions

Length
55 cm
Width
16 cm
Height
37.50 cm
Weight
5.31 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
10 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hi-fi components» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.WiiM
    0.9 %
  • 2.TEAC
    1.2 %
  • 2.Yamaha
    1.2 %
  • 4.TechniSat
    1.7 %
  • 5.Albrecht
    2.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Yamaha
    Not enough data
  • 1.WiiM
    2 days
  • 2.TechniSat
    4 days
  • 3.Noxon
    7 days
  • 4.Albrecht
    9 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hi-fi components» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Yamaha
    0.8 %
  • 2.Noxon
    2.8 %
  • 3.TechniSat
    3 %
  • 4.Albrecht
    3.7 %
  • 5.WiiM
    4.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good94/100
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