The C.E.C. CD 3300 R is a compact CD player that incorporates advanced audio technologies and offers high-quality sound reproduction at an accessible price point. Priced at approximately $690, it features a sleek design with a grey script on a white metal fascia, housing both the power button and headphone jack on the left and standard controls on the right. It includes a CD tray positioned centrally with a blue-lit display underneath. Outfitted with a range of outputs, the CD 3300 R boasts RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs, as well as digital outputs including RCA, optical, and AES/EBU. Inside, it employs a well-respected 24-bit Burr-Brown PCM1738 DAC and CEC’s proprietary LEF (Load Effect Free) class A output modules, ensuring a short direct signal path and detailed sound reproduction. The CD 3300 R delivers a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz (±0.3dB) and achieves a total harmonic distortion of 0.008% at the XLR output and 0.01% at RCA. It also has impressive signal-to-noise ratios of 101dB for XLR and 92dB for RCA. Measuring 435 x 312 x 104 mm, it is available in a choice of gold or black finishes, appealing to a variety of aesthetic preferences. Designed for audiophiles who appreciate rich, smooth, and detailed sound, it provides an excellent listening experience without breaking the bank.
