Classe CDT-300 CD / DVD Transport

The Classé CDT-300 is a reference-grade digital disc transport from Classé’s flagship Delta Series, engineered for listeners seeking high-precision digital playback, exceptional transport stability, and seamless integration with premium external DACs or AV processors. Unlike conventional CD players with built-in DACs, the CDT-300 functions as a dedicated transport, focusing entirely on extracting and delivering the highest possible quality digital signal from optical media.

Built around a heavily engineered transport mechanism and sophisticated digital output stage, the CDT-300 supports both CD and DVD playback, making it a versatile source component for high-end two-channel and video systems alike. Its internal architecture prioritises low-jitter data retrieval, clock stability, and mechanical isolation, ensuring maximum signal integrity throughout playback.

A defining feature of the CDT-300 is its large front-panel LCD touchscreen interface, which provides direct access to playback, setup, and system controls. This intuitive display became one of the signature features of Classé’s Delta Series and reflects the company’s focus on both performance and usability.

Specifications

Disc Compatibility

• Compact Disc (CD)
• CD-R
• DVD-Video
• DVD-R / DVD-RW
• DVD+R / DVD+RW

Digital Output Architecture

• Dedicated digital transport design
• No internal DAC stage
• High-precision transport mechanism
• Low-jitter clock management
• Optimised digital signal extraction

Inputs & Outputs

Digital Audio Outputs

• 1 × AES/EBU balanced digital output (XLR)
• 1 × Coaxial S/PDIF digital output (RCA)
• 1 × Optical TOSLINK output

Video Outputs

• 1 × HDMI output
• 1 × Component video output
• 1 × S-Video output
• 1 × Composite video output

Control & Integration

• RS232 control port
• IR input/output
• 12V trigger input/output

User Features

• Large front-panel LCD touchscreen display
• Full transport control interface
• Programmable remote control
• Playlist programming
• Repeat and random playback
• Firmware upgradable
• Custom installer menu system

Construction & Physical Specifications

• Chassis Construction: Heavy-gauge aluminium and steel
• Mechanical Isolation: Advanced anti-vibration chassis design

Dimensions (W × H × D)

• 445 × 121 × 419 mm

Weight

• Approx. 12 kg

Finish

• Silver & Black anodised aluminium

In performance terms, the CDT-300 reflects Classé’s long-standing emphasis on precision engineering and signal integrity. It is particularly respected for:

• extremely stable disc reading,
• low mechanical noise,
• precise timing,
• and strong digital accuracy.

The inclusion of HDMI output broadens its versatility significantly, allowing direct digital video output for DVD playback into modern displays or processors, while its dedicated AES/EBU, coaxial, and optical outputs maintain its role as a serious audiophile transport for CD playback.

For users pairing it with high-end DACs, the CDT-300 remains a highly capable digital source, delivering clean, stable, and highly resolved playback performance. Its build quality and transport integrity continue to make it relevant in premium legacy systems.

A premium Classé transport combining precision disc handling, versatile CD/DVD playback, HDMI video capability, and high-grade digital audio output for reference-level systems.