# Yamaha CD-S303BL Single-Disc CD Player with USB Playback

Playback: The Yamaha CD-S303BL is a single-disc CD player that also plays supported music files from USB memory devices. It is aimed at home systems, with optical, coaxial and analogue RCA outputs listed for connection to audio equipment.

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- Market: CA
- Language: en-CA
- Currency: CAD
- Brand: YAMAHA
- Model: CD-S303BL
- Price: 399.00 CAD
- Previous price: 529.00 CAD
- Discount: 25%
- Price checked: 2026-11-14T11:51:32.900Z
- Rating: 4.5 / 5
- Reviews: 702

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## At a glance

- Plays audio CDs and CD-R/RW discs, plus listed audio formats from USB memory devices.
- USB playback supports MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC and FLAC files.
- Pure Direct is described as switching off the digital output and display during CD playback.
- The listing describes a high-performance DAC and a laser pickup floating mechanism.

## Pros

- USB playback extends the player beyond discs and supports five listed audio formats.
- CD-R/RW compatibility accommodates recordable and rewritable discs.
- Optical, coaxial and analogue RCA outputs are listed for integration with home audio equipment.
- Pure Direct can switch off the display and digital output during CD playback.

## Cons

- No headphone jack is listed, so private listening requires another part of the audio setup.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: YAMAHA
- Model: CD-S303BL
- Colour: Black
- Disc capacity: 1
- Supported discs: CD, CD-R/RW
### Playback and audio
- USB audio formats: MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC, FLAC
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 105 dB \(CD\)
- Dynamic range: 96 dB
- Harmonic distortion: 0.003% \(CD\)
- Frequency response: 2 Hz–20kHz \(CD\)
- Output level: 2 plus/ minus 0.3 V \(1 kHz, 0 dB\)
### Connectivity and controls
- Connection listed: USB
- Outputs listed: Optical, Coaxial, and Analog RCA
- Headphone jack: No headphones jack
- Remote batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions listed: 55.19 x 38.1 x 16.38 cm; 3.49 kg
- Weight listed: 3.49 kg

## Before you buy

- The listing gives conflicting dimensions: one entry states 55.19 x 38.1 x 16.38 cm, while another gives 43.5L x 26W x 8.6H centimetres and the manufacturer-style specifications give 435 x 86 x 260 mm. The model identifiers also vary between CD-S303BL and CDS303. Confirm the exact unit dimensions and model on the selected listing.

## In the box

- Remote (Included)

## A good fit for

- Listeners who want a home CD player with USB playback for supported music files.
- Buyers adding a disc source to an amplifier or receiver with a suitable listed input.

## Less suited to

- Listeners who need a built-in headphone jack.
- Buyers seeking a multi-disc changer or a player with built-in speakers.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the player as well made and easy to use, with positive comments about its sound, including reports of a warm presentation. Experiences are mixed for reliability, value, compatibility and durability. Those concerns may matter especially to buyers relying on regular disc and USB use. The listing specifies CD-R/RW and several USB formats, but the reported mixed compatibility experiences do not establish a particular limitation.
- Positive themes: Customers report good overall quality and sound, including a warm sound character.
- Positive themes: Build quality and usability receive positive feedback.
- Mixed feedback: Customer experiences vary on reliability, value for money, compatibility and durability.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can the CD-S303BL play music from a USB drive?
Yes. The listing says it plays USB-stored MP3, WMA, LPCM, AAC and FLAC files.
### Does it play CD-R and CD-RW discs?
CD-R/RW disc playback compatibility is listed.
### Can headphones be plugged directly into the player?
The listing states that there is no headphone jack. Use an appropriate headphone output elsewhere in the audio system.
### What outputs does the listing specify?
It lists optical, coaxial and analogue RCA outputs. Confirm the connections you need against the selected unit listing.

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## Images

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