Nice entry level player
Terry from Lubbock, TX on 3/19/2023
Compliments my Yamaha A-S701 that I bought at the same time. I still enjoy compact discs unlike my kids.
Pros: CDs sound great
Cons: None
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Defective product
brian from St Paul, MN on 3/12/2023
Yamaha cd-s303 (bl): I have found this product very frustrating. I first purchased it on 12/28/2022 and within my first 2 days of listening I was hearing a noise like a scratch on an album. Every second or so (with exact intervals) a noise would appear, like an album making a circuit and hitting its scratch. This noise is intermittent, so it can play 10-20 cds with no noise, but by now I know the noise will occur again. I received a replacement for it, and this 2nd unit does the exact same thing. It is not the cd, as I can play the same cd on a portable player (and did on my previous player and car cd player) and not have the noise occur. I can also restart the track, and not have it appear. Seems an obvious defect, and I have found at least 4 other customer reviews mentioning it, with one of them also getting a replacement and having the same issue again. Frustrating that the unit gets good reviews--how are reviewers not noticing this? And Yamaha itself, they "no nothing," and take a month to finally say this.
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Nice CD player
Ross from Port St Lucie, FL on 3/10/2023
Good solid CD player, added it to the Cambridge CXA81 and Polk ES60 speakers recently purchased. Compared the sound to lossless streaming and feel the CD-303 edges out the streaming service (via bluetooth). Used the same CD in my collection to the same CD played streaming. My thanks to Crutchfield Adviser Jared for his help in making this selection.
Pros: Easy set up Great Sound Optical connection
Cons: None
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Hopeful
Charles from Bozeman, MT on 3/6/2023
Arrived with tray partially open and won't open or close. Have high hopes for replacement and that this is not a indication of quality because it's a bit spendy for a transport unit.
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Great CD Player
Daniel from Albany, GA on 2/26/2023
I bought this as a scratch-and-dent. No serious flaws visible. Easy to hook up and worked well right out of the box. My CDs sound better than they ever have before. The USB in the front is great. It delivers great sound as well.
Pros: USB Great sound from your CDs or the USB
Cons: None - meets all my expectations.
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Its a must have to complete your system
Bruce from Oak Island, NC on 2/21/2023
Product was delivered quickly. Have not purchase a cd player in 30 years and this one is great . Awesome sound quality and definition. Paired with Denon AVR and Klipsch reference speakers.
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Timothy from Stephentown, NY on 2/20/2023
I like this cd player a lot, especially that you can use a thumb drive in it.
Pros: Performance, thumb drive capability.
Cons: None.
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Wayne from Gig Harbor, WA on 2/14/2023
Very pleased with the item so far. It replaced a less than stellar performer, and we hope it gives us years of listening. Kudos to the Crutchfield advisor who steered us away from a unit that would not have met our expectations.
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Unit sound great
Robert G from Danbury, CT on 2/13/2023
Just took cd player out of the box and urn it on. The unit sound great. It replaces a 20 year old 5 disc cd player. I always like the single player better and finally got it.
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Great CD player
Scott from Fort Edward, NY on 2/12/2023
Great CD player. Simplistic, well designed and looks great. Bonus USB port on front panel too! Love it!
Pros: Perfect in every way.
Cons: None
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William from Norman, OK on 2/6/2023
Very happy with the unit. Sounds great ! Matches well with my Yamaha RX 770.
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Great CD player
Allen from Portland, OR on 2/5/2023
We purchased this CD player based on the recommendation from Crutchfield and the good reviews. We were looking for a basic CD player to place in our den, with the capability to play CD-Rs. We did not need all the bells and whistles, just a decent player that will last. The Yamaha S-303 is solid, with an attractive black design, and it looks right at home with our Marantz integrated amp. CDs sound rich and full, and the remote is easy to use. The USB port is a plus.
Pros: Sounds great, looks high-end, USB port
Cons: Button text on front can be hard to read in low light
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Love my new CD player.
Jamie from New York, NY on 2/5/2023
Straightforward operation and easy set up. Great sound. Replaced a finicky NAD that had trouble from the beginning with opening and closing. Very happy.
Pros: Don't need to use remote.
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Crutchfield is the BEST
Steve from Carlsbad, CA on 2/3/2023
This Yamaha CD-S303 has everything one needs in a CD player. Easy setup, many nice program and playback features, performs as expected, USB port a great added feature.
Pros: Quality Player, USB Port, Price
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Great Mid End player
Rene from Medina, OH on 2/2/2023
I went to use my CD player that I have had since 1990's and the tray of the multi-CD player jammed and even after taking apart would not work. So I went on the quest for a new player. Unfortunately I can not afford what I really wanted. I have a great set of speakers and was pleasantly surprised by my new unit. It is a great improvement in my old one as the DAC was only 8 bit. I heard the difference right away. The highs and the lows were greatly improved and it sounded clearer. Would recommend great mid-priced unit. I have and have had a lot of Yamaha gear over the years and they have never disappointed. Also since the great independent AV store of the past are no longer around (miss being able to hear and see the product - plus the advice of knowledgeable reps) Crutchfield has done a good job of explaining the tech.
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High Quality CD Player
William from West Bend, WI on 2/1/2023
I was looking for a good reliable single CD player and this Yamaha is impressive. Hooked it up to an older Yamaha R7 receiver and it's a good match. Works flawlessly, appears high quality, not a budget unit. Simple controls on the unit and the remote. And it looks sharp! Replaced a thirty year old NEC unit that finally quit.
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Need a versatile and practical CD player? Look no further!
Pete from Long Island, NY on 1/30/2023
A versatile and practical yet affordable CD player. Unless you really need and can appreciate a $6K McIntosh CD player, this will probably do just fine. This player can play CD-Rs and CD-RWs and has both optical and coaxial digital outputs if you own a good external DAC. The remote is more functional and intuitive to use than what most high-end players come with. If you own dedicated audio room with $30K+ audio equipment in it, then you should probably go with a fancier brand like McIntosh or Naim, but this will serve your casual music-listening needs just fine. Sure, its loading time isn't the fastest, its built-in DAC doesn't produce the warmest sound I've ever heard, and there are a few other inconveniences, but they are so minor for me (and I don't want to pay $2K to get rid of them). Probably the most practical CD player at this price range.
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Good value
Mark from Glen Allen, VA on 1/25/2023
Good features at reasonable price. Compliments a 25 year old Yamaha cassette deck still in use.
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Old school
Kenneth from Youngstown, OH on 1/22/2023
Awesome CD player! Better than expected
Pros: Has a flash driver for downloaded mp3's
Cons: None
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Carl from Chardon, OH on 1/19/2023
Simple CD player but has all the features you need and sounds great, clear crisp. low profile and Feels well built.
Pros: sounds great Has usb Port You can turn display off
Cons: None so far
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5 stars if the tray opened all the way
Hector from Lynchburg, VA on 1/16/2023
great CD player....it does take a few CD`s to break it in but it does warm up after a few....the one thing that bugs me is the CD tray does not open far enough for me..feels like im sliding the disc in instead of setting it down.....and getting it out is tricky too....but its not bad,,,this is a nice,,great sounding player
Pros: sounds great.....good price
Cons: if that tray would just come open all the way....but you get used to it
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Joel from Baytown, TX on 1/15/2023
Great packaging, is easy to set up, is easy to use, and operates perfectly. The remote is included and the Bluetooth function is really nice.
Pros: Great value and Bluetooth
Cons: Single disc capacity
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Robert from Granville , OH on 1/14/2023
Great CD player. Worth the money compared to my older one. Highly recommend.
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Yamaha quality
Mac from N Chesterfld, VA on 1/5/2023
this is a no-frills cd player for two channel stereo that sounds great. sturdy and well made with a quality DAC and fairly priced. comes the next day in Virginia is a bullet-proof package. what more could you need?
Pros: simple functionality clear sound terrific price
Cons: controls and knobs are tough to locate in a dark room. would have preferred top load instead of tray.
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Alex from Humacao, PR on 12/28/2022
its exlcelent Yamaha.amaizing!!!!! Thanks Crutchfield
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Perfect
Lorraine from Troy, NY on 12/25/2022
Perfect replacement for Onkyo 6-disc CD player. Great sound. Received quickly! Thank you
Pros: Simple, great sound
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So Far, So Good
David from Federalsburg, MD on 12/24/2022
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No surprises and great sound.
Kenneth from EL PASO, TX on 12/14/2022
Excellent sound and (apparent) build quality. Everything works as it should, with no surprises. To get a better cd player, I think you'd have to just about double the price, so it's a relative bargain. I am very happy with my purchase, and with Crutchfield's delivery service.
Pros: Excellent sound quality. Well built. Easy to use.
Cons: None yet.
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Another Good Experience
Jeffrey from Barrington, NH on 12/14/2022
Unit arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Setup was quick and easy. Sound quality is excellent. And as a bonus, the CD-S303 can be operated using the multi function remote control for my Yamaha RX-V1400 receiver that is a few years old. Personally I have had very positive experiences with Crutchfield. Communications have been timely and helpful; orders have been correctly and quickly delivered, which I appreciate.
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Richard from Huntsville, AL on 12/13/2022
Bought this to replace my older Kenwood multiple disc player that was skipping badly. The Yamaha has great sound and so far doesn't skip at all!
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Awesome CD Player!
Crutchfield customer from PALMETTO, FL on 12/13/2022
I am very happy with this unit so far. Very sleek and elegant in my opinion, functionally there are no issues. I appreciate also that even when I put a fairly scratched CD in it, the skips were "read" in about the least obtrusive way possible, it pretty seamlessly skipped over it without any unsavory noises to where I had to question "did that just skip?". A little bummed it only has 1 tray but I chose to go with a Yamaha unit to keep all my AV equipment the same brand. I know a lot of folks say there is a big nostalgia factor with vinyl (and there is!) but there's also something to be said about dropping a CD in a tray and hearing the whir of it spin up, for us 90's kids anyway.
Pros: Classy, elegant design. Good build quality. Sounds fantastic.
Cons: A bit pricy for a single CD player.
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great cd player
Jeff from Newhall, CA on 12/7/2022
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Rob from Jacksonville, FL on 12/5/2022
Does everything I want it to and with some "extras". Terrific purchase.
Pros: Looks terrific, sounds great, easy to operate.
Cons: None at this print point
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Great CD Player and Great Value
David from Ada, OK on 12/5/2022
Great single CD player for a home stereo system!! Sleek design and great quality. I intended to connect this to my home stereo system using the optical connection, but had trouble with that. Turns out it was a receiver issue not an issue with the CD player. Instead I decided to use high end single direction RCA cables. I am very happy with player. I would buy it again.
Pros: Great value and great design.
Cons: None
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Alain from Elk Grove, CA on 12/5/2022
I was looking for an old tech and this unit fit the category. The usb is a great addition but the operation still remains simple for an old guy like me.
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Catherine from Kansas City, KS on 12/4/2022
I am very pleased with this cd player. I have owned 2 other yamaha multiple disc players and the sound quality is even better. I do not find it inconvenient to change the single disc player as it is an opportunity to get more exercise!!! The remote is user friendly even if you have any vision problems. I'm so happy to listen to my cd's with such wonderful sound. A really great cd receiver for the price and quality! I would recommend this product highly for the home. Thanks for giving me a music filled future.
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Kenneth from Florence, KY on 11/27/2022
The cd player works great but the game changer is the fact that it plays music from a flash drive. I have this paired with a vintage Harman Kardon receiver and a pair of Warfedale bookshelf speakers. Couldn't be happier.
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Excellent
Carlos from Valrico, FL on 11/27/2022
Excellent
Pros: Everything you need and excellent sound
Cons: Nothing
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Angel from Bayamon, PR on 11/27/2022
Excelente por el precio para mi nuevo Rotel y Monitor Audio.
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Great yamaha
Jason from Newark, DE on 11/22/2022
Great budget CD the usb is an added bonus.
Pros: Sound is good and build feels okay
Cons: Non for the price
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The Right Choice
James from Winchester, KY on 11/21/2022
Over the years I have acquired around 500 vinyl albums and 1000 cds. I stream a lot of music, but want to still enjoy my collections. My years old Sony 5 disc cd player still works, but I felt a newer unit would sound better. I considered a lot of players. The Yamaha 303 seemed the best choice. It has a good internal dac, matches my Yamaha 301 Inetegrated amp, I can use the amp remote on both units, and the player was at an attractice price. The sound is the best yet. Really involving and I am pleased. The amp and cd player both have dacs. I am using RCA cables. I called Crutchfield to inquire about the 2 dac situation. To my understanding, using the RCA cables or the optional optical cable, will dictate which dac will be dominant. I was told the optical cable will be a the better connection. I will swap the RCA cables out for an optical cable. However, the RCAs seem to be working well. I seriousely considerd 4 different players. I have been listening to my cds, some of which I have had for 40 years, and am surprised and pleased with how rich and engaging the music is. The Yamaha 303 is the perfect addition.
Pros: Matches my amp. Sound quality. Sturdy build. Price.
Cons: None.
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Gilberto from East Amherst, NY on 11/20/2022
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Great purchase
James from Redondo Beach, CA on 11/15/2022
This CD player replaced an older multiplayer that was no longer working. It arrived on time in perfect shape. It was easily connected to my receiver-amp and so far has been functioning perfectly. It plays my collection beautifully. I am very happy with it and have a good impression of the Crutchfield people.
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Growing Crutchfield collection
David from Inverness, FL on 11/13/2022
Awesome addition to my growing Crutchfield collection. Wonderful clarity.
Pros: I can once again listen to my large collection of CDs.
Cons: None
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Guest from Piedmont, Al on 11/10/2022
Bought this player to play split track cds for church choir rehearsals. Cd would periodically have a at least a one second skip. I called Crutchfield. They told me to contact and ship to a repair place since Crutchfield does not deal with repairs. I made arrangements with a repair place. THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 MONTHS. said there were supply chain issues for parts. Finally got it back "repaired" and it still skipped, as if nothing was done to it. I called Crutchfield and they made things right but wanted to deduct a "restocking fee". I explained that this player does not need to go back on the shelf. It's defective. They did give a full refund. My rate is 1 star for the product but 5 stars for customer service. I can't say the same for the repair place.
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Bruce from La Mesa, CA on 11/4/2022
Seems like the best CD player at this price point. The DAC is very good, the tray mechanism is fairly fast and smooth, and the build quality seems excellent.
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Andrew from Charleston, SC on 10/25/2022
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Michael from Richland, WA on 10/23/2022
Excellent CD player. The CD-S303 is a clear improvement over my previous use of a DVD player to play CDs.
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Kenneth from Kapaa, HI on 9/28/2022
Order was placed on September 23, 2022. The CD was received on September 26, 2923. Product was securely packaged in a double box wrapping. Played the CD several times since received, the CD played with no problems. Appreciate the help by the sale representative and the expeditious shipping and careful handling to keep the product in good working condition.
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Not impressed
Andy from HESPERIA, CA on 9/12/2022
No discernible improvement over my 1990s player. At high volumes, yeah I think you'd be able to tell the difference a little bit. However, I get what sounds like skipping or static on some songs, that doesn't happen on my old player. Kind of a let-down.
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Very good value
Robert from Fairfield, CT on 9/12/2022
Timely arrival, so far it works great. Simple to set up and the sound is excellent.
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Very competitive player
Leonard from Clarksburg, WV on 8/26/2022
Thd Yamaha 303 CD player is an excellent component in its price category. First, it a strickenly good looking component. It's front panel is well laid out with easy to use functions controls. Its display is nicely illuminated and dimable. It's a nice looking model. Mechanical it loads easily and begins play quickly. The draw is centered and isolated to guard against vibrations. All inner sections are aldo isolated to prevent playback distortion. It easily accepts all types if dics without trouble. Regarding playback it has a nice, natural sound. In all its a good choice for an entry level player.
Pros: Well made. Good looks. Simple to use. Good sound.
Cons: Upgrading via USB port can be a problem.
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John from Newland, NC on 8/11/2022
This is a great cd player. Price was very reasonable and fit and finish is great. As always Crutchfield shipped promptly and the cd player was double boxed. Thank You Crutchfield.
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Jane from Castro Valley, CA on 8/7/2022
I enjoy listening to CD's. Excellent sound hooked up to my Onkyo stereo system and Polk speakers
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Jeff from Rutledge, TN on 7/18/2022
Sounds excellent. I purposely tested it with loud bass and loud volume to see if the vibrations could get it to skip. It did not. My old Sony had to be discarded because it was skipping like crazy and I could no longer listen to any track even at low volume and bass turned off. My only complaint is the short power cord - my unit is at the top of my audio stack (maybe 4 feet high off the floor) and the chord doesn't even reach the surge protector on the floor. So I had to put an extension cord on it. This should not have been necessary.
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Donald from Maynardville, TN on 7/12/2022
Plays music very well. Great customer service. Went on sale about 3 days after my purchase so I get 30 dollars back also.
Pros: Great customer service. Plays music well and has lots of functions
Cons: None
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Thomas from Columbia Falls, MT on 7/7/2022
Looks good, sounds good, a quality product.
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William from Norfolk, VA on 7/6/2022
I like this product except for a few issues: 1. There is some distortion on some discs that I burned. No distortion on commercial discs. This has never happened on any of my other cd players. 2. The unit seems to turn off if I press pause for more than a few minutes. Hard to get back to the spot that I was playing. Maybe I should do live chat with IVY.
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Precise from Colorado Spgs, CO on 7/6/2022
Great CD player. For this price point you can't find a better player.
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Good for me!
John from Toledo, OH on 6/27/2022
Sounds great and easy to use, win win! Replaced an old Technics 100 CD changer so it's in another era.
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David from Perkasie, PA on 6/24/2022
overall, a solid choice. I wish that it coupled to my Yamaha reciever's remote. Also, the standby light is too bright ( I have glaucoma)
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David from Anchorage, AK on 6/3/2022
Regarding the cd player itself, the Yamaha is a definite sonic upgrade over the 30 year-old Sony player it replaced. Overall, the soundstage seems to have greater depth and breadth than what I was hearing from the old unit, more nuance and separation--or, it's all in my head. Also, the transport in the Yamaha seems to be more stable than the old Sony unit, which was the primary reason that I replaced it. Service by Crutchfield was top-notch. The box was well packed and the Yamaha seems to have survived the long journey from VA to my home.
Pros: USB input
Cons: None yet. Time will tell.
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Chris from Buchanan, GA on 5/29/2022
Terrific cd player....heard things i never heard before.
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Steven from Milton, FL on 5/24/2022
Great player for the price.
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Quang from Falls Church, VA on 5/23/2022
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Della from Nathrop, CO on 5/18/2022
Very pleased with the sound quality and operation of this CD player. You get what you pay for and after going through less expensive players every year or two we paid more (for us) and what a difference. This Yamaha fit right in with our ancient Sony amp and tuner. We're not audiophiles but we do appreciate good music.
Pros: Sound quality, price point, look/size/weight.
Cons: None
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Great bang for the buck
Jorge from GURABO, PR on 5/10/2022
Crutchfield never stops impressing me. I mean, they absolutely and unequivocally the BEST. I just hooked up this CD player, and by golly I am impressed. It's just astonishing
Pros: Astonishing sound Music comes alive
Cons: None
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Highly Recommended!
Blaze from South Florida on 5/5/2022
Ok so here's my 2cents. It's a 5 star CD player. Sound is Awesome, easy to use great remote, top notch build and feel. Did I mention it sounds fantastic? I'm giving it 1 star For one reason only. Because when I look to buy a product I read the worst reviews first to see what's what. I feel that my review will be the last 1 star This unit gets because I believe the firmware update will solve the issues that myself and others have experienced. Crutchfield would have taken this back but I told them to hold off. I went on the Yamaha website and low and behold the first thing that popped up was the firmware.my unit had v1.30 they recommended v1.37. I downloaded it per their instructions and voila. No more Popping, clicking or distortion. Just Pearl Jam, Ben Harper, Days of the New etc..Hope this helps!
Pros: Price, Support, Build Quality, Features, Sound Quality!
Cons: Took a while to figure out that the firmware was the Popping and Clicking issue also Distortion. V 1.30 installed, V 1.37 was needed. That's it!
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Great value good sounding
Richard from Georgetown, TX on 5/2/2022
Only listened to a few songs so far. Have it connected to an external DAC. Typical Yamaha quality nice packing easy set up good neutral sounding. Chose over the Cambridge due to the optical out. Happy with my purchase.
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Robert from Marfa, TX on 4/28/2022
Arrived yesterday so new to the player but very happy so far - paired with a vintage Yamaha R-300 receiver and NS 10-T speakers I've had for 36 years. The CD-S303 is solid and the sound in clean and crisp. You could easily spend $2,000 on a Yamaha CD player and probably would not improve on the sound. Ordered without staff assistance but was delighted to learn of Crutchfield's free lifetime tech support.
Pros: Super easy to set up. Superior sound. Silent running.
Cons: Wobbles ever so slightly but think it's on an uneven surface that a tiny piece of felt will cure.
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Recommended
Mike from Copley, OH on 4/27/2022
Very PLEASED WITH THE NEW Yamaha CD player. It replaced a 25-year-old Pioneer unit. The sound quality of the new player is greatly improved.
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Vincent from Port Washington, NY on 4/24/2022
Excellent value and first class performance.
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Perfect, simple, purely great sound.
John from La Grande, OR on 4/20/2022
Bought this player based on Crutchfield advisor's recommendation and Yamaha's reputation. Perfect player for me. Simple, clean lines and function. Sound leaves nothing to be desired. I'm re-discovering my CD collection (350+) . Couldn't be happier.
Pros: Clean lines, simple functionality, excellent sound reproduction.
Cons: They don't have a teal-colored one. (Kidding!)
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Dow from Orcutt, CA on 4/18/2022
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High Quality Sound and Value!
Robert from Winter Garden on 4/15/2022
After 3 months of (nearly) daily use with the Yamaha CD S303 it's a high value, very nice sounding CD player. The accolades other reviewers bestow upon this gear are well deserved; Sound Quality and it's simple/valuable Features are IMO excellent. Two features I greatly appreciate are the sound quality of the internal Burr Brown DAC and USB playback capability. The sound quality is audiophile level thanks to the quiet operation and the first rate DAC. The USB Drive: IMO Half or more of this units utility /benefits are found here. For most, including me, this requires a bit of time invested. But if you have the CD's and a computer it's worth the initial hassle IMO. With your CD's loaded onto a music player you place the songs (as playlists for simplicity) into a folder and then copy the folder to the USB drive. (I'm far from a techie and I found it doable with the help of a YouTube video). Honestly, I overlooked the USB function until recently and now I'm very glad I ventured into it. With a few USB drives set up there's a lot of flexibility available for this player and car audio with USB input. Also, those who wish this was a multi-disk player can achieve that end through the USB. Bottom Line: This Yamaha S303 player offers high quality CD sound with the bonus USB option. It's a solid addition to any good sounding stereo system. I love mine and with a Yamaha integrated amp - a keeper system indeed!
Pros: Sound Quality/ Burr Brown DAC Versatile USB Playback option Very Quiet Operation
Cons: None
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Noah from Los Angeles, CA on 4/13/2022
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Exceptional value
Anthony from Sayreville, NJ on 4/10/2022
exceptional value great features amazing sound
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Amparo from Jamaica, NY on 4/3/2022
This is a great CDPlayer and teh USB is a plus! We like it!
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A really great value for a single disc CD player
Shawn from Detroit, MI on 3/31/2022
Simple quiet operation without the clunk! Wonder read quality as my CDs sound much clearer! Great price for a great quality product. Thanks Yamaha!
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Disappointing Purchase
Crutchfield customer from Milan , OH on 3/29/2022
I have had the Yamaha CD-S303 player for three months. During that time, I have experienced periodic occasions when the player skips or produces pops and clicks when playing CDs. I have played the same CDs later with no issues, so the problem is not with the CDs themselves. I changed the input/output cords and that seemed to help, but there are still times (such as last night) when the CD-S303 fails to provide a clear reproduction of sound from a CD. There can be a period of several days to a full week with no problems in sound reproduction. But then in the middle of a disc, there will be skips or repeated pops and clicks. This is disappointing to say the least.
Pros: Appearance Ease of use
Cons: Sound reproduction is faulty at times Difficult to place/remove CDs from tray
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Doug from Stillwater, OK on 3/24/2022
I replaced a 30 year old player with this Yamaha CD-S303 and the first couple of days I was not sure that I had made the right decision, however after adjusting some settings on my integrated amp I am thrilled with the sound of this unit. Also my experience with Colt at Crutchfield was outstanding.
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Much needed upgrade!
Roberto from Aguadilla, PR on 3/22/2022
Great upgrade with newer technologies, 3 different connection settings (optical, coaxial & mini2mini cables). Simple functions, great sound
Pros: Best value compared to similar equipment, easy setup, light remote, fastest shipping
Cons: Still breaking in, non so far
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Orlando from Wausau, WI on 3/21/2022
If you're looking for sound quality rather than playing flexibility from a CD player and at a reasonable price, this is a phenomenal unit. Gave this CD a 4 out of 5 only because I have never heard the sound on a higher end ($1000+) unit. This CD player made me realize that I have great speakers!
Pros: Great sound at a great price!
Cons: Plays only one CD at a time.
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Derek from Harvest, AL on 3/16/2022
A CD player that does what it's supposed to do. Only thing that would make it better is if it had a CD carousel. But it's not a big deal. When I'm listening to a CD I normally will listen in order all the way through, as it was meant to be experienced.
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Simple equals great sound.
Alan from Palm Coast, FL on 3/16/2022
Avoiding the design path festooned with bells and whistles the CD-S303 does one thing and does it well. With a comforting and straight forward approach it adds new life to my CD collection and provides the spark to allow my speakers to fill my listening space with the sounds they always promised to deliver. I am very pleased with the player and pleased with the Crutchfield service.
Pros: All is good!
Cons: No cons apparent so far.
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Exceptional!
Mitchell from Lima, OH on 3/16/2022
Not only an excellent CD player for the money but a excellent improvement in the quality of sound and audio detail that I have not thought possible. Actual paired this with a AKAI AM 2800 amp that is possibly 40 yrs. old-astonishing sound and clarity. Got the improvement bug and purchased a YAMAHA integrated amp to replace the AKAI , nothing short of satisfied with that purchase also.
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Great player
David from Saint George, UT on 3/8/2022
Great player. Sounds clear and warm. It's not a SACD player and the cost reflects that but I would recommend it.
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Frederick from Williamsburg, VA on 3/7/2022
Do not recommend this unit, faulty right out to the box.
Pros: Good sound when it dose not skip in a track.
Cons: Skips when playing the upper tracks.
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Duane Keith from Florence, AL on 3/1/2022
This is a great single disc player with great tracking and sound. It fits our church's needs for a CD player perfectly.
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Charles from Clementon, NJ on 2/27/2022
A fantastic upgrade from my old Sony 5-CD changer from the late 1980s.
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Get this one
Alan from Summerfield, FL on 2/20/2022
Nice player. The sound is good, better than expected, plus it's a great value. My ears cannot tell the difference between a $4500 CD player versus this one.
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Thomas from League City, TX on 2/20/2022
Excellent quality for Yamaha and service from Crutchfield...as expected.
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Thomas from Rancho Cordova, CA on 2/20/2022
My onkyo wouldn't stop skipping. Bought the yamaha and so far so good. Plays my very old collection of CD-RW like they were new. Good stuff!
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Paul from Akron, OH on 2/18/2022
So far I am very impressed with the Yamaha CD-S303. I am hearing musical instruments in greater detail like cymbals, that I never heard before. I was hearing some cutting out. I found out that the unit was not balanced. I balanced the unit and wiped off the cd. The cutting out stopped. The power light is to bright, so I had to cover it. I do have a cataract though. I am not impressed with the disk tray. It is kind of flimsy. I will get used to it. So far so good. I think it's a keeper.
Pros: Super audio quality with my 40 year old 45 watt Pioneer receiver and my 40 year old Cerwin Vega tryway speakers. Great quality of appearance.
Cons: Power light to bright. Disk tray flimsy.
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Greg from Eagle Point, OR on 2/17/2022
Solid build and exceptional tracking and quality audio.
Pros: Great sound
Cons: Display turns off automatically in about 30 seconds
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Jim from Wallace, ID on 2/16/2022
Customer service, transaction, and product all very good.
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Mark from Missoula, MT on 2/16/2022
Has a very good fell to the build quality. Looks good and sounds well for the price
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Excellent purchase!
Michael from Bainbridge Is, WA on 2/11/2022
Matches my Yamaha receiver perfectly and the sound is outstanding. Quick shipping...boxed and padded. Thanks Crutchfield for the fantastic service.
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Scot from Sun, LA on 2/11/2022
Great value for the price. Exactly what I wanted.
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Frederick from Newcastle, ME on 2/10/2022
Nice chassis, solid. Especially like the USB option. I forgot all the recordings I had. Very happy so far.
Pros: Nice looking. Simple functions
Cons: None at this time
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RickC from Salinas, CA on 1/28/2022
The Yamaha CD-S303 elevated the musicality of my CD collection. At normal listening levels, snare drums have a tighter impact, the clatter of tambourines has more separation, the warm nuance or raw passion of the human voice seems to be just right, and the position of instruments in the soundstage is apparent and unwavering. Janis Joplin's "jaw dropping" rendition of "Ball and Chain" grips listeners from beginning to end. War's "Summer" has toe tapping rhythm. "The Girl From The North Country" is a stunning tribute to Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. "The Lark Ascending", Vaughan Williams, showcases Anne Akiko Meyers' soft, sweet violin performance. Listening to "The Ultimate Demonstration Disc", Chesky Records, a friend asked: "Is the CD new?" - no, it just sounds better. In short, the midrange is simply superb. I bought my Yamaha Natural Sound Stereo Receiver CR-420 and Yamaha NS 670 speakers in the seventies. I use Alpha Core Goertz speaker cables and interconnects. The CD-S303 maintains Yamaha's beautiful Natural Sound sonic heritage and is a wonderful, complementary addition to my system.
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David from Christiansted, VI on 1/28/2022
Purchased through the Outlet store. The unit is in great shape and works like a champ.
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George from Slater, MO on 1/24/2022
The action is smooth and I would guess it would be a more expensive unit by looking at it and hearing it's response. Excellent value.
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ROBERT from Toccoa, GA on 1/23/2022
Easy to set up. Instructions simple to understand. Plays with no extraneous noise. A very good unit for the proce.
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Jimh from Portland, OR on 1/23/2022
We love it! Our old Onkyo was getting picky about which CDs it played. This one was easy to install, and is easy to use with the remote. The sound is great. It arrived quickly, wrapped carefully .. 2 days after we ordered it.
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Greg from Plymouth, MI on 1/23/2022
Very happy with my purchase, sounds great, looks great and was very easy to set up and use.
Pros: Great sound quality Ease of use Looks great
Cons: None
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John from Omaha, NE on 1/22/2022
Well made, solid and simple design. Good sound. Will probably buy a second one for myself as this one was a gift for my parents.
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Very nice for the Price
Sheryl from Long Beach, CA on 1/22/2022
I had been shopping for years for a high quality, fairly priced improved replacement for my ancient DVD/CD player. Most were in the $600-$800 dollar range with high to scathing reviews. Found the CD-S303 around $400(taxes included)and free shipping. Love Crutchfield's service, knowledge and 2-Day shipping!!!
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Deborah from Richmond, TX on 1/22/2022
Clean crisp sound, simple product to use. Love it.
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Great Function - Great Value
General Broa from Wauconda, IL on 1/20/2022
I purchased this player as a replacement for a clunky old Sony RCD-500W 5-Disc Changer I've begrudgingly lived with for the past 15 years. The Sony was okay but (of course) does not stand up to the integrity (sound and otherwise) of this player. I am analog patched into a 90's generation ADCOM GF-565 Pre-amp paired with a GFS-5300 Amplifier powering a pair of Klipsh 280's. When it comes to honest reproduction of articulate nuances and subtle details, the S303 is notably more accurate. Response (to me) is flat and uncolored but remains true to the source material being played. Sound stage and dynamic range are very good although older AAD (SPARS CODE) discs sound a little dull and lifeless compared to AAD and DDD program material. Features and controls are practical and well positioned. Buttons have good tactile feel to them... just as a decent piece of equipment should (i.e. not like the clicky, sticky plastic tabs typically found in cheaper CD players). A little disappointed in the remote however - although it functions well, it has a bit of a cheap feel to it. It's too lightweight in the hand, not ergonomically great and the overall construction a bit on the flimsy side. Nevertheless, this player performs exceptionally well and of course the inherent USB port is a big plus. Sure, there are more sophisticated and better sounding CD players out there, but at this price point I don't think the YAMAHA S303 can be beat.
Pros: Cosmetics, Construction, Functions and Sound quality. Front panel USB port (+).
Cons: Mediocre Remote Control
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Great Product
David from Birdsboro, PA on 1/19/2022
Great product, simple to use, fair price, and great sound!
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Mark from Federal Way, WA on 1/17/2022
sounds good ,my old 5 disk player started to skip every now and then . after thirty years .this one has a USB port could come in handy
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One sweet ride.
Daniel from Skaneateles, NY on 1/17/2022
This unit is one sweet ride! It replaces a Sony multi-disc changer that had served me well.I never realized the sound quality l was missing. For the money,l don't think you can do better than this unit!
Pros: This unit does everything the average person could want. It sounds fantastic and Yamaha builds a quality product. If you get one, you won't be disappointed.
Cons: I guess l'll have to leave this box blank.
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Steven from Oceanside, CA on 1/17/2022
Works great! Sounds great! I haven't used it that much since getting it but so far so good. It seems to be a good upgrade from my old Sony.
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Robert from Orlando, FL on 1/17/2022
This CD player pairs well with my 11 year old Yamaha receiver, being controllable from the same remote out of the box. It's mechanically silent, provides great sound. I've been enjoying a return to my CD collection while everyone else chases the rising cost of vinyl. I'm loving the sound quality and simplicity. My only minor gripe is that if I'm near the unit and reach to use the front controls rather than the remote, it's very hard to see which button is which. Black rectangles on black background with no backlight. The remote is great and, again, I can also use the remote from my receiver. Overall, I think this comes in at a nice price point to get a well built player with a decent quality DAC. Feels like a premium device. A backlight short of perfection.
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Kerry from Collierville, TN on 1/16/2022
I have had the CD player for 3 weeks now and it delivers an awesome sound. It was easy to setup and play. I give Yamaha a thumbs up
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Chris from Chandler, AZ on 1/16/2022
Great player at a awesome price!!
Pros: Yamaha always makes great components!
Cons: Zero
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Super mid-range player.
kurt from SARATOGA, CA on 1/15/2022
Excellent sound. Side/side comparison with my old player displayed a noticeable advantage for this unit. Product construction appears to be quite solid, and I would recommend if you are in the market for a CD player in this price range. The only issue I have had with the unit is occasionally it doesn't want to come up quickly from stand-by mode (stand-by is engaged when power is turned off via the remote, or the unit sits unused after playback for 15-20 mins). About 20% of the time, the remote power button has to be pushed multiple times (usually 2-3 times, but sometimes up to 6-7) before it wakes up. Cycling the main power via the front panel brings it right up if you're impatient. But that's a minor issue.
Pros: Sound Design/construction Price
Cons: Occasional sleepy stand-by mode
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Gerald from Ashland, OH on 1/15/2022
Good CD player, nice clean sound, buttons a little small and hard to see. would buy again.
Pros: good clean sound.
Cons: buttons a bit small and hard to see.
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CD Revival!
David from Green Bay, WI on 1/14/2022
My first new component CD player since 1999. Bought to compliment my now 23 year old Sony 5 Disc Carousel player, but in all honesty haven't used the Sony since I got this a few weeks ago. Never stopped listening to or buying CDs in the streaming era and didn't abandon them for the "vinyl revival." I won't use terminology like "night and day" but this new player certainly has a fuller and richer sound than my old Sony. Hooked up to what I feel is a fairly substantial system I've build over the last 25 years and I feel it's outperforming what I expected. Could have spent more, and considered models costing up to twice as much, but I'm very satisfied with this Yamaha.
Pros: Full and Rich Sound Fast Loading and Responsive
Cons: Auto plays when powered on if a disc is left in. Slightly wider than my other components.
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NOT Gapless
Allen from Potomac, MD on 1/12/2022
A fine player in every way except for one fatal flaw. I've had a long line of Yamaha CD players over the years (since the launch of the CD). Regrettably, this CD-S303 turned out to be the first that isn't gapless on standard commercial CDs. During long classical works, the player pauses (briefly but audibly) between tracks. IMHO, a fatal design defect. Not acceptable. No factory offered fix. It's being returned. Crutchfield has been great about it.
Pros: Works well as advertised, but ...
Cons: Playback is NOT gapless.
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Charles from Morrisville, PA on 1/12/2022
I had purchased another player arrived with a tray that would not open from the get go. I called Crutchfield's tech line and spoke with Andrew who help return the bad player and upgrade to the Yamaha. It's a great player I use on average of 2hrs a day it looks great and sounds fantastic
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Crutchfield customer from Clayton, MO on 1/11/2022
This is the 3rd Yamaha CD player I've owned. The first two, which are still in service after 3-5 years, have been very reliable and glitch-free (unlike other branded CD players I have owned) and they produce excellent sound, as does the new CD-S303, which comes with minor upgrades compared to the CD-S300, including a re-designed remote control that offers on-off switching on the remote. The CD-S300s use a Burr-Brown DAC. I'm not certain whether the same DAC is carried over to the new model, but the internal DACs in these players are by no means inferior to the DACs in the Vincent and Emotiva amps and preamps driven coaxially from these players used just as transports. Yamaha customer support has always been excellent for me. I can highly recommend these CD players.
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Helen from Dexter, MI on 1/9/2022
Basic, simple, and excellent thus far. Exactly what was wanted.
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Ian from Tyngsboro on 1/9/2022
My audio journey started when I picked up a 1995 Panasonic CD player for $5 from a thrift store, and was blown away by how good it sounded (except for the spindle noise). After failing to find a used player that wasn't either broken or hobbled in some way, I did the research and decided to take the plunge and bought the most expensive piece of audio kit I own so far. First impressions was build quality is faultless, brushed metal faceplate, soft paint on the body, detachable power cord, gold plated connectors, satisfying clicky buttons. Of course the sound quality blows me away, but as I'm experimenting with the USB port, I realize that sounds good too, too good. Indistiguishable from a CD and better than the same files playing in iTunes. I compare with my computer side by side on my receiver, and discover even compressed audio sounds much worse coming out my computer's built in audio jack. So I have also purchased a Scarlett Solo for $110, after comparing now the sound quality of the FLAC and WAV files playing directly from the computer is 95% as good as this CD player. Same details and range as far as my ears will go, but the Yamaha spaces the sounds out very slightly more, but not 4X the price more. I set out to listen to better music through CD's, and I arrived at the conclusion I actually needed a DAC for my PC, as even the compressed audio benefits from it. I've considered returning it, but it looks so good and is so pleasant to use, I think I'll keep it.
Pros: Typing in the track number like a channel is very conveniant to have. Remote is very sexy and shiny and slender. Very hefty, faceplate real brushed metal, soft but rough rubbery paint like a Thinkpad, gold connectors, detachable power cord. It is the best sound quality I have so far personally experienced, but it just barely edges out a Solo, if you are on a budget I would get the no name Amazon DACs that Reddit recommends and just play the CD through a computer which are plentiful and cheap.
Cons: Expensive, these aren't cheap Walmart items anymore. It has both a physical power switch and a power button on the remote which conflict with each other, but that's better than no power button at all like CD-S300. Fast forward is slow, buttons on remote are teeny tiny and hard to read, and is top heavy and tips over. Premium materials are a fingerprint magnet. Made in China. It's not more convenient than iTunes.
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Crutchfield customer from Saint Louis, MO on 1/5/2022
Just what I wanted. Easy to hook up. The sound is great.
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Crutchfield customer from Madison, AL on 1/3/2022
I am going with 5 stars but I am disappointed that the front color does not match my Yamaha receiver that I purchased last year. It I did not want all Yamaha I would send back and try another player. The player is great except the color.
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Better than vinyl
Crutchfield customer from South Portland, ME on 1/1/2022
It is nice to hear my CDs again!! I was using a cheap blu-ray/CD player combo previously and wasn't hearing all of the frequencies that I am on this player. I'm not of the school that vinyl is better than digital. About my only complaint is now I can't turn up my receiver volume past 5 or my condo neighbors are going to hear it. I'm still working though on loading music to a flash drive for this feature. The player won't read the EXFat format on my new 256mb drive. I may need some tech support on how or if I can do this reformat.. so I'm using an old 4mb flash that was already set up this way which isn't going to hold many FLAC file. This filing snafu aside, I'm pleased with my investment and the value with this machine.
Pros: Great sound !
Cons: vinlyphiles won't think I'm cool
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Crutchfield customer from Plymouth, MA on 1/1/2022
Great sound. Easy set up. Good sound construction. Good price
Pros: Easy set up. Great sound
Cons: None yet
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Crutchfield customer from Saint Paul, MN on 12/29/2021
Clear and easy to use
Pros: Good sound
Cons: Slowly starting
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Crutchfield customer from Phoenix, AZ on 12/28/2021
The Yamaha CD - S303 works excellent it has a superb sound when playing my MP3 discs, I have not had a chance to use the SUB to play music from a thumb drive but I will most certainly use it in the future, As always Crutchfield staff has been very helpful and the product was deliver to my door when promise. Thank you Crutchfield.
Pros: Excellent sound
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Portage, MI on 12/28/2021
I bought this to replace a 30 year old (but great sounding!) Sony 5 disc changer I'd found recently in a thrift shop after getting back into CD's as a format. As you'd expect, a three decade old multichanger mechanism was not 100% reliable. And it really had no idea what to do with CD-R's, which is a bigger problem than you might think--a lot of indie bands use burnt CD's over the higher budget pressed variety, so a fair amount of my collection wouldn't play. This Yamaha is pretty much exactly what I was looking for--very solidly built, great sound quality, plays CD-R's. The USB playback is handy. Highly recommended. Absolutely no complaints. As always, Crutchfield's service in this was fantastic. Need a CD player? Hit the link.
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Crutchfield customer from N Ft Myers, FL on 12/27/2021
I like my Yamaha CD-S303 player, sounds fantastic!!!
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Just What I Wanted When I Needed It!
Crutchfield customer from Pueblo, CO on 12/26/2021
My old CD changer suddenly stopped reading discs -- right in the middle of one!. I needed a new player RIGHT NOW! Of course, now that CD technology is "old school" and no longer sexy, there's not a whole lot of choice in equipment. Add to that that orders are backed up due to supply-chain problems at many stages of manufacturing and distribution, then the situation becomes even more dire. Crutchfield had this unit in stock. Big plus! But I'm familiar with Yamaha and their general excellence , so I was more than happy to give this unit a try. And I am glad I did. It performs beautifully. I have over 1K CDs, more than half of them classical and/or pipe organ, so I need a good player. The Yamaha CD-S303 more than exceeds my demands. It is easy to set up and use; the controls are fairly intuitive. The signal to the rest of my home theatre (including studio/theatre speakers) is clear, concise, and a joy to hear. Thanks to Crutchfield and especially to my adviser Goose, who helped me immensely. I'll definitely look to him for any future home theatre needs. The transaction was smooth, immediate, and in 48 hours I was using my new Yamaha CD player. I couldn't be happier than I am with this unit (and with Crutchfield). Bravo Yamaha for another audio triumph.
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Crutchfield customer from Bayamon, PR on 12/26/2021
The quality of sound, size is practical
Pros: Yamaha brand, Pure Sound option
Cons: Non at moment.
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Nice sound on a budget.
Ted from Corvallis, OR on 12/23/2021
I bought the Yamaha to replace my 90s DENON DCD-590 which now skips on some songs. The Yamaha is more robust and avoids skipping. The Yamaha's sound quality is just as good or better than the DCD-590 with my Martin Logan Electromotion 8" ceiling speakers (crystal clear treble) and my Polk Audio RTA 11 Tower speakers; both are driven by my DENON 60 watt per channel receiver. The Marantz CD player looks to be a step up; but I did not want to pay $800. The Yamaha is totally adequate. Also, Crutchfield's price was the same as another retailer but I was pleasantly surprised that the CD player was shipped two-day air and arrived two days before Christmas! Impressive for being 2500 miles away! Good job Dwayne!
Pros: Good Value
Cons: Very basic user interface.
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Crutchfield customer from Maumelle, AR on 12/21/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Lindenhurst, NY on 12/19/2021
go sound reproduction, easy to operate, number selection good Example - last CD Player to select high nimber song I had to hit 10+ key then 3 key for 13 selection. Thid Cd player requires two entries 10, 3
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Crutchfield customer from Cheyenne, WY on 12/18/2021
Bought this player to assist in cds that don't play in 2 Sony 300 disc changers that are 16 years old. It works great, sounds great, and looks amazing.
Pros: Well built, plays all of my cd's, looks great
Cons: None at this time.
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Cd Superiority
Crutchfield customer from Manchester, CT on 12/17/2021
I had a Yamaha amp when I was stationed in Frankfurt ,Germany in the 80's. This CD player by Yamaha is Yamaha once again surpassing the expectations!! Sounds great, easy to maneuver and brings back memories.Thanks again Yamaha!!!
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Crutchfield customer from Seattle, WA on 12/17/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Spartanburg, SC on 12/17/2021
Plays CDs. Control markings incredibly hard to see.
Pros: Name, sturdy
Cons: control markings
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Crutchfield customer from Wallingford, PA on 12/8/2021
A great sounding player with straightforward controls and connections. The USB port for playing hi-res files is a plus!
Pros: Analog output Coax and Optical Digital outputs Great specs USB port (reads compressed, FLAC lossless and PCM hi-res files) Displays song titles if embedded with files
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Crutchfield customer from Fountain Inn, SC on 12/6/2021
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Crutchfield customer from Centerpoint, IN on 12/6/2021
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Great music room addition
Crutchfield customer from Eau Claire, WI on 12/5/2021
I own and use a half dozen Yamaha home entertainment products, including video player, CD changer, and Receiver in a "TV room" with studio monitors for playback. This latest single disc player replaces a failed front-button-populated player in a larger "music room", adding to a signal path of Yamaha "Natural Sound" control amp (preamp/switcher), AM/FM tuner, this new disc player, various aux ins for nearby audio sources ( Sirius/XM receiver, mixer, tape, digital drums). From the preamp the signal is further conditioned by a BBE "Sonic Maximizer" then to a convection cooled Crown D-150A power amp and Altec Lansing "Santiago" speakers (15/Horn voice of the theater with added HF tweeters). With the new remote I can pick off tracks or individual sections to study, practice, construct charts, jam along with, at any volume from conversation and unplugged electric guitars to loud live band. The sampling and response characteristics of this unit are great for this application, and hopefully it will be as dependable as the other Yamaha components. The only curious but manageable idiosyncrasy is that when I switch the system on with a master rack power strip with the unit's power switch in on/standby position, the deck automatically goes to on/play and lights the display, starts the disc if there's one inserted...? Without that input selected it just "ghosts" at the controller.
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Quality Product
Crutchfield customer from Golden Valley, AZ on 12/5/2021
Xlnt. Quality
Pros: Works with same remote as yamaha amp.-Super sound quality/specs.
Cons: None
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Looks and sounds great!
Crutchfield customer from Campbell, CA on 12/5/2021
Looks and sounds great the perfect addition to my system:)
Pros: Looks and sounds great, the perfect addition to my system. Matches well with my other Yamaha equipment.
Cons: Long lead time
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Excellent unit for the price
Crutchfield customer from Springfield, IL on 12/5/2021
I love this player, it has everything you need, at a price that is affordable considering the quality. I will be honest it is the most expensive CD player I ever purchased, but I don't feel like I got ripped off. I'm not an audiophile, but there was a noticeable sound improvement when switching to this unit from a much cheaper one. Paired with my Jamo S807's, and Yamaha R-S202 receiver, the whole system sounds awsome for under $800. My only complaint, is the button layout on Yamaha Stereo equipment remotes are a little unintuitive (They are small and in an illogical order). Given the price and performance however this issue is negligible. I am very happy with this unit. It plays well with other Yamaha equipment as well.
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New sound
Crutchfield customer from Veneta, OR on 12/5/2021
Very impressed with the sound quality, hear music I've never heard before.
Pros: All good
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Yamaha CD-S303
Crutchfield customer from Granger, IN on 12/5/2021
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