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Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport

Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport

by Jay's Audio
₹ 760,000 - ₹ 760,000
₹ 760,000
₹ 760,000
₹ 760,000 - ₹ 760,000
₹ 760,000

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Color: Silver

The Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 is the brand's cost-no-object flagship statement piece, meticulously engineered to extract the absolute limit of performance from the Redbook CD format. Weighing a massive 22 kg (48.5 lbs), it is a "two-storey" mechanical powerhouse built from solid, CNC-machined blocks of aluminum. A heavy, mechanically decoupled internal aluminum plate completely isolates its sensitive signal paths from the massive power supply underneath. At the heart of the Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 is an in-house tuned, reference-grade Philips CD-Pro2 LF linear-tracking mechanism, damped on an independent aluminum plinth to obliterate mechanical resonance. Unlike its smaller siblings, it features five massive Talema encapsulated transformers, over 150,000 µF of power capacitance across seven separate circuit boards, and boutique-grade Mundorf Silver coupling capacitors paired with Scientific Digital isolation transformers. This extreme level of isolation, combined with its ultra-precision Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) and selectable upsampling (44.1kHz to 176.4kHz), results in a transcendent sonic signature. It delivers a colossal, layered soundstage, unmatched transient snap, and an emotionally expressive, analog fluidity that stands as a definitive benchmark for high-end optical disc transcription.

The Jay’s Audio CDT3-MK3 occupies the absolute pinnacle of the brand's hierarchy, positioned as an uncompromising, cost-no-object flagship statement piece that pushes Redbook CD playback to its theoretical limits. While the CDT2-MK3 serves as the musical, entry-reference foundation with its fluid Philips CDM4 swing-arm laser, and the CDT2-Pro acts as a high-value "sweet spot" by squeezing a linear-tracking Philips CD-Pro2 mechanism into that same slim chassis, the CDT3-MK3 completely abandons form-factor and budget constraints.

It takes the CD-Pro2 linear-tracking architecture and scales it into a massive, dual-layer, 22 kg CNC-machined vault. This design physically isolates the digital signal on the top deck from a gargantuan power supply on the bottom. Boasting five Talema transformers, discrete multi-stage regulation, and advanced 10MHz master clock synchronization inputs, the CDT3-MK3 is positioned not just as a step up in the lineup, but as an ultimate-tier component meant to anchor the world's most sophisticated ultra-high-end audio systems.

Features
  • Jay's Audio Tuned Philips CDPRO2-LF Mechanism
  • "Two-storey", dual-isolated design milled from massive, solid blocks of high-grade aerospace aluminum
  • Mechanically isolated internal aluminum sub-chassis structures designed to isolate mechanical servo movement from digital circuitry
  • Heavy-duty, top-loading sliding aluminum door equipped with a precision carbon-fibre disc clamp
  • Reference Master Clock Output 10MHz / 5 V p-p / 75 Ohm BNC (Acts as the primary clock master for compatible DACs)
  • OLED Display
  • Schurter IEC Inlet with improved Noise Filter
  • Five (5) premium, independent Talema encapsulated toroidal transformers
  • Seven distinct circuit boards packing a combined capacity exceeding 150,000 µF
  • Multistage Super Regulator with Boutique Grade Caps
  • Neutrik XLR
  • CDT3-MK3 is equipped with low noise, low phase noise, low jitter, ultra precision Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator. The residual jitter at <1ps is undetectable with the test equipment on the market.
  • i2s LVDS Output
  • Scientific Digital Output Isolation Transformer for complete isolation
  • Native/Upsampling 44.1kHz / 176.4kHz Configurable via Toggle Switch
  • Soundcare Superspikes Footers
Specifications
  • Philips CD-Pro2 / LF (Linear-tracking) Mechanism
  • Schurter IEC Inlet with improved AC Noise Filter
  • Noratel Encapsulated Transformers
  • Multistage Super Regulator with Gold Tune Caps
  • Neutrik XLR
  • Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator OCXO
  • i2s LVDS Output
  • Digital Output Isolation Transformer
  • Native/Upsampling 44.1kHz / 176.4kHz Configurable via Remote Control
  • Supported Formats: Redbook CD, CDR, CDR/W only [Redbook CD transport
  • only. Doesn't support HDCD/SACD/DSD]
  • Clock-Output: 10MHz / 5 V p-p / 50 Ω
  • Clock-Input: 10MHz / 0.3 – 5 V p-p / 50 to 75 Ω
  • Digital Output:
    • COAX (RCA/BNC) 2v @ 75ohm
    • AES/EBU 5V @110ohm
    • I2S Output: HDMI i2s LVDS, RJ45 i2s LVCMOS
  • Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz, 176.4kHz
  • AC Power: 230V
  • Dimension: 450mm x 380mm x 150mm
  • Weight: 22KG
Support
Awards & Reviews

About

Jay's Audio is a premier boutique manufacturer globally renowned for its singular, uncompromising dedication to the art of reference-class Redbook CD playback. Founded with a mission to preserve and maximize the potential of the physical compact disc format, the brand has earned legendary status among audiophiles for its meticulous craftsmanship, massive over-engineered chassis, and reliance on iconic, vintage optical mechanisms like the Philips CDM4 swing-arm and CD-Pro2 linear-tracking lasers. By rejecting the modern trend of multi-format compromises, Jay's Audio focuses exclusively on mastering digital-to-digital transcription through ultra-premium linear power supplies, oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXO), and extensive physical isolation. The result is a highly acclaimed lineup of digital transports that bridge the gap between digital accuracy and analog fluidity, standing as a definitive benchmark for high-end optical disc systems worldwide.

Description

The Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 is the brand's cost-no-object flagship statement piece, meticulously engineered to extract the absolute limit of performance from the Redbook CD format. Weighing a massive 22 kg (48.5 lbs), it is a "two-storey" mechanical powerhouse built from solid, CNC-machined blocks of aluminum. A heavy, mechanically decoupled internal aluminum plate completely isolates its sensitive signal paths from the massive power supply underneath. At the heart of the Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 is an in-house tuned, reference-grade Philips CD-Pro2 LF linear-tracking mechanism, damped on an independent aluminum plinth to obliterate mechanical resonance. Unlike its smaller siblings, it features five massive Talema encapsulated transformers, over 150,000 µF of power capacitance across seven separate circuit boards, and boutique-grade Mundorf Silver coupling capacitors paired with Scientific Digital isolation transformers. This extreme level of isolation, combined with its ultra-precision Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) and selectable upsampling (44.1kHz to 176.4kHz), results in a transcendent sonic signature. It delivers a colossal, layered soundstage, unmatched transient snap, and an emotionally expressive, analog fluidity that stands as a definitive benchmark for high-end optical disc transcription.

The Jay’s Audio CDT3-MK3 occupies the absolute pinnacle of the brand's hierarchy, positioned as an uncompromising, cost-no-object flagship statement piece that pushes Redbook CD playback to its theoretical limits. While the CDT2-MK3 serves as the musical, entry-reference foundation with its fluid Philips CDM4 swing-arm laser, and the CDT2-Pro acts as a high-value "sweet spot" by squeezing a linear-tracking Philips CD-Pro2 mechanism into that same slim chassis, the CDT3-MK3 completely abandons form-factor and budget constraints.
It takes the CD-Pro2 linear-tracking architecture and scales it into a massive, dual-layer, 22 kg CNC-machined vault. This design physically isolates the digital signal on the top deck from a gargantuan power supply on the bottom. Boasting five Talema transformers, discrete multi-stage regulation, and advanced 10MHz master clock synchronization inputs, the CDT3-MK3 is positioned not just as a step up in the lineup, but as an ultimate-tier component meant to anchor the world's most sophisticated ultra-high-end audio systems.
Features
  • Jay's Audio Tuned Philips CDPRO2-LF Mechanism
  • "Two-storey", dual-isolated design milled from massive, solid blocks of high-grade aerospace aluminum
  • Mechanically isolated internal aluminum sub-chassis structures designed to isolate mechanical servo movement from digital circuitry
  • Heavy-duty, top-loading sliding aluminum door equipped with a precision carbon-fibre disc clamp
  • Reference Master Clock Output 10MHz / 5 V p-p / 75 Ohm BNC (Acts as the primary clock master for compatible DACs)
  • OLED Display
  • Schurter IEC Inlet with improved Noise Filter
  • Five (5) premium, independent Talema encapsulated toroidal transformers
  • Seven distinct circuit boards packing a combined capacity exceeding 150,000 µF
  • Multistage Super Regulator with Boutique Grade Caps
  • Neutrik XLR
  • CDT3-MK3 is equipped with low noise, low phase noise, low jitter, ultra precision Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator. The residual jitter at <1ps is undetectable with the test equipment on the market.
  • i2s LVDS Output
  • Scientific Digital Output Isolation Transformer for complete isolation
  • Native/Upsampling 44.1kHz / 176.4kHz Configurable via Toggle Switch
  • Soundcare Superspikes Footers
Specifications
  • Philips CD-Pro2 / LF (Linear-tracking) Mechanism
  • Schurter IEC Inlet with improved AC Noise Filter
  • Noratel Encapsulated Transformers
  • Multistage Super Regulator with Gold Tune Caps
  • Neutrik XLR
  • Oven Controlled Crystal Oscillator OCXO
  • i2s LVDS Output
  • Digital Output Isolation Transformer
  • Native/Upsampling 44.1kHz / 176.4kHz Configurable via Remote Control
  • Supported Formats: Redbook CD, CDR, CDR/W only [Redbook CD transport
  • only. Doesn't support HDCD/SACD/DSD]
  • Clock-Output: 10MHz / 5 V p-p / 50 Ω
  • Clock-Input: 10MHz / 0.3 – 5 V p-p / 50 to 75 Ω
  • Digital Output:
    • COAX (RCA/BNC) 2v @ 75ohm
    • AES/EBU 5V @110ohm
    • I2S Output: HDMI i2s LVDS, RJ45 i2s LVCMOS
  • Sampling Rate: 44.1kHz, 176.4kHz
  • AC Power: 230V
  • Dimension: 450mm x 380mm x 150mm
  • Weight: 22KG
Support
Awards & Reviews

About

Jay's Audio is a premier boutique manufacturer globally renowned for its singular, uncompromising dedication to the art of reference-class Redbook CD playback. Founded with a mission to preserve and maximize the potential of the physical compact disc format, the brand has earned legendary status among audiophiles for its meticulous craftsmanship, massive over-engineered chassis, and reliance on iconic, vintage optical mechanisms like the Philips CDM4 swing-arm and CD-Pro2 linear-tracking lasers. By rejecting the modern trend of multi-format compromises, Jay's Audio focuses exclusively on mastering digital-to-digital transcription through ultra-premium linear power supplies, oven-controlled crystal oscillators (OCXO), and extensive physical isolation. The result is a highly acclaimed lineup of digital transports that bridge the gap between digital accuracy and analog fluidity, standing as a definitive benchmark for high-end optical disc systems worldwide.