Quad 3 CDT CD transport

QUAD 3CDT CD Transport

The QUAD 3CDT is a dedicated CD transport engineered to deliver pure, uncompromising digital performance. Designed as the perfect partner to the QUAD 3, it focuses solely on accurate disc reading and signal integrity—ensuring every detail of your music is preserved exactly as intended.

By stripping away unnecessary circuitry and concentrating on precision mechanics and data retrieval, the 3CDT delivers a clean, stable digital signal ready for high-quality external DACs. The result is exceptional clarity, timing, and musical coherence.

Housed in a compact, elegantly designed chassis, it reflects QUAD’s timeless aesthetic while incorporating advanced digital engineering for modern high-fidelity systems.

Key Features:

• Dedicated CD transport for pure digital signal output
• High-precision CD mechanism with custom servo control
• Ultra-low jitter performance with TCXO master clock
• Isolated power architecture for reduced interference
• Dual-core processing (32-bit RISC CPU + MCU) for accurate control and error correction
• Optimised signal path for maximum data integrity
• Designed to pair perfectly with the QUAD 3 DAC
• Sleek, compact design with classic QUAD styling

Playback & Format Support:

• CD, CD-R, CD-RW
• FLAC, WAV, WMA, MP3, APE (via data discs)

Performance & Design:

• Separate power regulation for servo and digital stages
• Low-noise linear regulation for clock stability
• Shielded internal structure to reduce vibration and electrical interference
• Stable SPDIF output with precise timing and low distortion

Connections:

• Digital outputs (SPDIF)

What’s Included:

• QUAD 3CDT CD Transport
• Power cable
• Remote control
• Manufacturer packaging

Note: This is a dedicated CD transport and requires an external DAC (such as the QUAD 3) for audio playback.