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.
Quad 3 CDT CD transport
Price
£599
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