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 demands. With an elegant silver design and a robust build, 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 circuit 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 circuit 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
19 of 259
May include power adapter
Yes

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 returnReturn policy
24 Months Bring-in WarrantyWarranty provisions
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.Yamaha
    1.2 %
  • 3.Albrecht
    1.4 %
  • 4.TEAC
    1.5 %
  • 5.TechniSat
    1.7 %

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
    3 days
  • 2.TechniSat
    4 days
  • 3.Noxon
    5 days
  • 4.Albrecht
    6 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Yamaha
    1.2 %
  • 2.Albrecht
    2.4 %
  • 3.Noxon
    2.7 %
  • 4.TechniSat
    3.1 %
  • 5.WiiM
    4.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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Overall ratingVery good94/100
Very good97/100
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