CD3T vs Meridian 500
The 500's weight is 6.4 kg (14 lbs) against the CD3T's 5.44 kg (12 lbs). Both share bit depth (16-bit), max sample rate (44.1 kHz), and height (88 mm).
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DigitalCD Players
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,995
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the CD3T
The Bel Canto Design CD3T is a dedicated CD transport designed to deliver pristine digital audio signals to external DACs. It features a StreamUnlimited slot-load mechanism, supports CD-DA/Red Book, CD-R, and CD-RW formats, and outputs 44.1kHz/16bit digital audio via AES/EBU XLR and SPDIF (BNC/RCA) connections. With additive jitter below 100 pS RMS and an energy-efficient design (4W operation, <0.5W sleep mode), it prioritizes signal integrity and eco-conscious operation.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 16-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 44.1 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 3.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- AES/EBU XLR, SPDIF BNC/RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 216 × 88 × 318 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.44 kg (12 lbs)
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