QUAD 3CDT

CD Transport

The QUAD 3CDT is a dedicated CD Transport designed to deliver uncompromising digital performance in its purest form. Crafted as the natural companion to the QUAD 3, this new model embodies QUAD’s philosophy of “the closest approach to the original sound.” By focusing solely on the mechanics of disc retrieval and data integrity, the QUAD 3CDT strips away unnecessary circuitry to achieve class-leading accuracy, ensuring that every note is reproduced with absolute precision.

Housed in a sleek, compact chassis, the QUAD 3CDT’s understated styling and classic detailing perfectly echoes the QUAD 3’s timeless aesthetic. More than just seamless in aesthetic terms, when combined with the QUAD 3’s DAC architecture, this CD transport offers a listening experience that is as refined as it is faithful.

• Design philosophy and core technology: Compatible with CD/CD-R/CD-RW, Illuminated display, 10.9 x 159 mm large size full view LCD screen, Remote control functionality
• Digital output amplitude: 500 ±50 mVpp
• Output impedance: 75 Ω
• Frequency response: -0.01 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz, ref 1 kHz)
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Digital output interface: 1x Coaxial, 1x Optical
• Standby power consumption: < 0.5 W
• Power requirements (according to region): 220-240 V - 50/60 Hz; 100-120 V - 50/60 Hz