{"product_id":"quad-3-cdt-cd-player-each","title":"Quad 3 CDT CD Player (Each)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy and Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the QUAD 3CDT lies a high-precision CD mechanism and custom-designed CD servo control system, delivering exceptional disc reading accuracy and stability. Every detail of the laser assembly and servo control system has been optimised to minimise read errors, jitter, and distortion, preserving the integrity of the original CD signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional CD players, the QUAD 3CDT is designed purely as a transport. By its very design, a CD Transport embodies the QUAD mantra – the closest approach…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sole task is to deliver a pristine signal — exceptionally clean with minimal interference or unwanted processing. This singular focus ensures the highest fidelity connection to the QUAD 3’s state-of-the-art DAC, unlocking the full musical potential encoded on every disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/3CDT_Artistic_Silver_1_I_59c9b789-4683-4dfe-9f6b-63fbfc167747.webp?v=1769777458\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQUAD engineers have redesigned the internal power architecture to isolate critical digital pathways — separating the motor and laser servo circuits from the decoder stage that retrieves the digital audio signal. By preventing interference at the source, the decoder receives a cleaner, more stable data stream before it is synchronised and formatted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA temperature-controlled ultra-low-jitter crystal oscillator (TCXO) provides the master clock for the entire servo\/decoder section. Powered from its own independent low-noise supply and grounding scheme, it acts as a rock-solid timing reference. This ensures that the extracted SPDIF digital output is stable and free from timing distortion — delivering audibly cleaner transients, tighter imaging and greater musical coherence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/QUAD_3CDT_Artistic_R3.webp?v=1769777490\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section section\" id=\"shopify-section-template--27713879540054__image_with_text_dHLRDM\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-template--27713879540054__image_with_text_dHLRDM-padding gradient color-accent-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text image-with-text--no-overlap isolate collapse-corners\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__grid grid grid--gapless grid--1-col grid--2-col-tablet image-with-text__grid--reverse\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text-item grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__content image-with-text__content--middle image-with-text__content--desktop-left image-with-text__content--mobile-center image-with-text__content--adapt content-container gradient color-scheme-26cecc69-06cb-4472-9595-2bd63215e1d9\" id=\"ImageWithText--template--27713879540054__image_with_text_dHLRDM\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-with-text__text rte body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree independent low-noise voltage regulator circuits are dedicated to the CD servo, ensuring clean and stable operation. In addition, the TCXO clock circuit is powered by an ultra-low noise linear regulator, minimising power supply-induced jitter and improving overall sonic purity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn support of these advancements, the advanced CD Servo \u0026amp; Control Architecture is engineered with a robust dual-core processing framework, featuring a high-performance 32-bit RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) CPU and a dedicated MCU. This configuration ensures precision in servo control, disc access and reliable, robust error correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/QUAD_3CDT_Artistic_R1.webp?v=1769777538\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUAD 3 Synergy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the QUAD 3CDT will integrate seamlessly into any high-quality digital system, it is purpose-built to complement the QUAD 3’s DAC. Together, they form a complete solution that sets a new benchmark for CD playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe synergy between transport and DAC ensures a signal chain of remarkable purity. By offloading digital-to-analogue conversion to the QUAD 3, the 3CDT eliminates potential sources of electrical noise and distortion, ensuring the DAC operates at its full potential. This partnership delivers a soundstage of exceptional depth, clarity, and musicality - not to mention a striking look that only a QUAD system can bring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/QUAD_3_CDT_Lifestyle_R1-1.webp?v=1769777559\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Design, Modern Execution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by QUAD’s rich heritage, the 3CDT mirrors the design ethos of its amplifier sibling. Its front fascia features the same elegant proportions and subtle detailing, while the precision-engineered chassis provides both visual harmony and acoustic stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternally, the transport mechanism is shielded against vibration and electrical interference. From the disc tray to the digital outputs, every element has been engineered for durability, quiet operation, and uncompromised fidelity with meticulous attention to detail, and is therefore ‘QUAD by the book’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/QUAD_3_CDT_D12_Lifestyle_R1_2.webp?v=1769777614\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-format playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital music files exist in many formats and the QUAD 3CDT is designed to offer wide-ranging support. In addition to standard CD playback, the 3CDT also supports CD-R, CD-RW and data CDs, and files in FLAC, WAV, WMA, MP3 and APE formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/QUAD_3CDT_internal_composition-.5.webp?v=1769777650\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/QUAD_3_CDT_Linton_85_Mahogany_Lifestyle_R1-1.webp?v=1769777676\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel    QUAD 3CDT\u003cbr\u003eGeneral description    CD transport\u003cbr\u003eDesign philosophy and core technology    Compatible with CD\/CD-R\/CD-RW\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated display\u003cbr\u003e10.9 x 159mm large size full view LCD screen\u003cbr\u003eRemote control functionality\u003cbr\u003eDigital output amplitude    500 +\/-50mVpp\u003cbr\u003eOutput impedance    75Ω\u003cbr\u003eFrequency response    -0.01 dB (20Hz-20kHz, ref 1 kHz)\u003cbr\u003eSampling Rate    44.1kHz\u003cbr\u003eDigital output interface    1 x Coaxial, 1 x Optical\u003cbr\u003eStandby power consumption    \u0026lt;0.5W\u003cbr\u003ePower requirements (according to region)    220-240V - 50\/60Hz\u003cbr\u003e100-120V - 50\/60Hz\u003cbr\u003eProduct size W x H x D(mm)    300 x 300 x 101mm\u003cbr\u003eCarton size W x H x D(mm)    420 x 366 x 215mm\u003cbr\u003eNet weight    5.37kg\u003cbr\u003eGross weight    7kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50565311103262,"sku":"3 CDT CD PLAYER","price":11990.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9500\/1374\/files\/2_bb232e22-f1b6-48e9-8872-a86e155c54de.png?v=1769777966","url":"https:\/\/www.e-piphany.co.za\/products\/quad-3-cdt-cd-player-each","provider":"E-piphany","version":"1.0","type":"link"}