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title: "Yamaha CD-S303 Single CD Player, Black"
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# High-performance Burr-Brown DAC Multi-format CD & USB playback Firmware upgradeable for flawless reads Yamaha CD-S303 Single CD Player, Black

**Brand:** yamaha
**Price:** € 770.83
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game—because your playlist deserves the best spin!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yamaha CD-S303 Single CD Player, Black by yamaha
- **How much does it cost?** € 770.83 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- yamaha enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted yamaha brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless USB Integration:** Front USB port for direct playback and easy firmware updates—stay future-ready.
- • **Seamless Multi-Format Playback:** Supports MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, FLAC & CD-R/RW for ultimate music versatility.
- • **User-Friendly Remote & Display:** Intuitive controls with track/artist info display keep you in command of your music.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound Precision:** Equipped with a high-performance Burr-Brown DAC delivering crisp, low-noise audio.
- • **Intelligent Digital Servo & Pure Direct:** Ensures stable disc reading and pure sound output without interference.

## Overview

The Yamaha CD-S303 is a sleek, black single CD player designed for discerning listeners who demand versatile playback options including USB and multiple digital formats. Featuring a high-precision Burr-Brown DAC and intelligent digital servo technology, it delivers clear, low-noise audio. Firmware upgradeable via USB ensures compatibility with a wide range of discs, while the included remote and informative display provide effortless control. Perfect for professionals seeking reliable, high-quality sound with modern connectivity.

## Description

This high-quality CD player is easy to operate and includes special features like Pure Direct, Intelligent Digital Servo, USB, MP3/WMA/LPCM/FLAC compatibility.

Review: A Good Quality, Reliable CD Player. I Like It. - I got this CD player to replace a 6CD carousel player that started to have problems reading several discs. I am using the player connected to a Yamaha RX-A1060 receiver via digital optical connection and output through a pair of Klipsch RP-280 speakers. I am using the DAC of my receiver and can’t say how the sound would be using the player’s DAC and the analog connection, but the sound of the system is great running a digital signal from the CD player to my receiver. If you prefer to use the DAC in the CD player just use the analog connection to hook it up to your receiver. Really just depends on whether you prefer the sound of the DAC in your receiver or the one in the player. The CD player has a display that shows the track number and elapsed time, and if you push the display button it also cycles through the time remaining in the track, the time remaining on the disc, the name of the track, the name of the artist, and the name of the album if the CD includes that information. Only a few of the CD’s that I own have the title of the track, album, and artist, but I can verify that the player will display the information if it is present. The remote is fine, and the commonly used buttons are easy to locate. I’ve had this player for about three months at the time of this review, and it plays everything flawlessly. I have listened to a lot of different CDs on the player during that time, covering a wide range of music. When I first got it I tested the player using some discs that I knew previous CD players had difficulty reading, and initially, this player also had difficulty and would not play some of them. I checked the firmware (press and hold A/B on the remote and the display shows the current firmware version) and it was an older iteration. When I updated the firmware to the current version (1.53 at the time I got the player) it was able to play the same discs that had problems before the firmware update, and it has played everything flawlessly since, including commercially manufactured CDs, CDs that I burned on my laptop, and commercial manufactured on demand CDs, and the CDs that were unplayable on the previous 6CD player. When you do the update, switch the unit to USB mode, be sure that only the firmware update data file is on the USB drive that you are using, and that it is using the correct file format on the drive (fat 16 or fat 32) and no encryption. I used a 3.0 USB drive formatted on my laptop without issue once I only had the firmware update data file on the drive and nothing else. On my first attempt I extracted the update file to a folder on the USB drive and it would not work as the drive must contain only the update data file at the root directory of the drive. If there is anything else on the drive besides the update file it will not work. Note that when you connect the USB drive to the player the display reads UNSUPPORTED. This is not a problem, and once you push and hold the pause button on the remote for a few seconds it switches to UPGRADE (if I remember correctly) and after 20 seconds or so the machine reboots and when it restarts it says UNSUPPORTED on the display again. When you switch back to CD mode and check the firmware it should be updated. Turn off the player and remove the USB drive and it’s done. There is a guide on Yamaha’s website with instructions. If you are looking for a good quality, reliable CD player this is a good choice.
Review: Excellent CD Player - I recently got back into CDs, I was using a DVD player as a transport to my DAC but I wanted a dedicated CD player. After considering several other players, I chose the Yamaha CD-303 and I'm glad I did! So far, everything has worked flawlessly out of the box. Straightforward remote, simple to use. A huge plus is it's USB playback function, a lot of other players at this price point and higher don't have it. As noted in pervious reviews, there were firmware updates but mine came with the most recent update, VER 1.63. The built in DAC ( Burr-Brown) sounds nice, but I also have it going out via Coaxial and Toslink to my external DAC. Nice to be able to switch back and fourth for depending on what I'm playing. So far, I am very happy with it and would highly recommend it.

## Features

- Enjoy high-quality sound from MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC or FLAC digital music files stored on USB memory devices
- CD-R/RW disc playback compatibility
- High performance DAC for high conversion precision with low noise
- Laser pickup floating mechanism; Output level: 2 plus/ minus 0.3 V (1 kHz, 0 dB)
- Includes Remote Control
- Easily accessible USB port on front panel

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B097S2H1VQ |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,065 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #2 in CD Players |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (678) |
| Date First Available | June 23, 2021 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 7.7 pounds |
| Item model number | CDS303 |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha |
| Product Dimensions | 21.73 x 15 x 6.45 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Yamaha
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Model Name:** CDS303
- **Special Feature:** CD-R/RW Compatible, Portable

## Images

![Yamaha CD-S303 Single CD Player, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41njIwU3VhL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are you an authorized channel partner for yamaha?**
A: No

**Q: Assuming one uses mostly the front panel, what are the more important and practical functions of the remote in your opinion?**
A: Thanks for your question. On the remote Program, Random, and Repeat are convenient, as well as Play, Skip, Search, Pause, and Stop. 
World Wide Stereo is 43 years old and a proud authorized Yamaha dealer.

**Q: can you repeat cd tracks only from the remote?**
A: Thanks for your question. The repeat function is only on the remote control.
World Wide Stereo – since 1979 – and a proud authorized Yamaha dealer.

**Q: does the power cord have a two prong connector?**
A: Thanks for your question. Yes, a two prong AC plug.
World Wide Stereo is 43 years old and a proud authorized Yamaha dealer.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Quality, Reliable CD Player. I Like It.
*by C***3 on April 16, 2023*

I got this CD player to replace a 6CD carousel player that started to have problems reading several discs. I am using the player connected to a Yamaha RX-A1060 receiver via digital optical connection and output through a pair of Klipsch RP-280 speakers. I am using the DAC of my receiver and can’t say how the sound would be using the player’s DAC and the analog connection, but the sound of the system is great running a digital signal from the CD player to my receiver. If you prefer to use the DAC in the CD player just use the analog connection to hook it up to your receiver. Really just depends on whether you prefer the sound of the DAC in your receiver or the one in the player. The CD player has a display that shows the track number and elapsed time, and if you push the display button it also cycles through the time remaining in the track, the time remaining on the disc, the name of the track, the name of the artist, and the name of the album if the CD includes that information. Only a few of the CD’s that I own have the title of the track, album, and artist, but I can verify that the player will display the information if it is present. The remote is fine, and the commonly used buttons are easy to locate. I’ve had this player for about three months at the time of this review, and it plays everything flawlessly. I have listened to a lot of different CDs on the player during that time, covering a wide range of music. When I first got it I tested the player using some discs that I knew previous CD players had difficulty reading, and initially, this player also had difficulty and would not play some of them. I checked the firmware (press and hold A/B on the remote and the display shows the current firmware version) and it was an older iteration. When I updated the firmware to the current version (1.53 at the time I got the player) it was able to play the same discs that had problems before the firmware update, and it has played everything flawlessly since, including commercially manufactured CDs, CDs that I burned on my laptop, and commercial manufactured on demand CDs, and the CDs that were unplayable on the previous 6CD player. When you do the update, switch the unit to USB mode, be sure that only the firmware update data file is on the USB drive that you are using, and that it is using the correct file format on the drive (fat 16 or fat 32) and no encryption. I used a 3.0 USB drive formatted on my laptop without issue once I only had the firmware update data file on the drive and nothing else. On my first attempt I extracted the update file to a folder on the USB drive and it would not work as the drive must contain only the update data file at the root directory of the drive. If there is anything else on the drive besides the update file it will not work. Note that when you connect the USB drive to the player the display reads UNSUPPORTED. This is not a problem, and once you push and hold the pause button on the remote for a few seconds it switches to UPGRADE (if I remember correctly) and after 20 seconds or so the machine reboots and when it restarts it says UNSUPPORTED on the display again. When you switch back to CD mode and check the firmware it should be updated. Turn off the player and remove the USB drive and it’s done. There is a guide on Yamaha’s website with instructions. If you are looking for a good quality, reliable CD player this is a good choice.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent CD Player
*by I***T on March 10, 2025*

I recently got back into CDs, I was using a DVD player as a transport to my DAC but I wanted a dedicated CD player. After considering several other players, I chose the Yamaha CD-303 and I'm glad I did! So far, everything has worked flawlessly out of the box. Straightforward remote, simple to use. A huge plus is it's USB playback function, a lot of other players at this price point and higher don't have it. As noted in pervious reviews, there were firmware updates but mine came with the most recent update, VER 1.63. The built in DAC ( Burr-Brown) sounds nice, but I also have it going out via Coaxial and Toslink to my external DAC. Nice to be able to switch back and fourth for depending on what I'm playing. So far, I am very happy with it and would highly recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Sound Awaits You!
*by E***F on September 3, 2025*

This cd player has really impressed me. I have had a Yamaha CDX 710 since the 80's and loved it for many years with only having to change belts a few times over the years. I was very sad when it stopped working. I wondered how much I'd have to spend to get the quality sound I was used to. Well I took a chance on this one for much less money yet still a Yamaha and with some good reviews. It sounds fantastic! Very warm airy sound with perfect channel separation. I heard what my old Yamaha was missing or....possibly never had. I run this through a Denon receiver and Klipsch Chorus speakers and am thoroughly pleased. Soon I'll have a Sansui 8080 and I can hardly wait to hear it through that. If you want a great cd player with wonderful sound....buy this one! Not a lot of bells and whistles but I don't need them. Being able to play music through a USB port is handy though I didn't really need it. Remote is great with everything you need. One thing you should know....some units do not come with the latest firmware. Mine was one of them but it was easy to update through the USB port. Go to the Yamaha website and you can down load it for free. Follow the instructions exactly and you'll be done in a few minutes. I listened to 6 CD's today in various types of music and each one sounded amazing! I would bet you'll hear things on your recordings you didn't realize were there!

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