308T vs Roksan K3 CD Di
The K3 CD Di's max sample rate is 192 kHz against the 308T's 96 kHz, its signal-to-noise 96 dB against 90 dB, and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit).
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About the 308T
The Cary Audio Design 308T is a compact, high-quality CD player released around 2003. It uses a Philips CDM12 transport mechanism and a Burr Brown PCM1704u digital-to-analog converter capable of 24-bit/96kHz upsampling and HDCD decoding. The 308T differs from the standard 308 by incorporating a triode-tubed output stage with a pair of Philips JAN 5814A tubes (variants of 12AU7), providing a fully tube-based gain stage and buffer with no ICs in the audio signal path. It operates single-ended only and includes a lightweight plastic remote control with volume and mute functions. The player weighs about 25 pounds and measures approximately 4 x 18 x 15 inches. It offers a frequency response from 2Hz to 48kHz, a signal-to-noise ratio of 90dB, channel separation of 100dB, and total harmonic distortion of 0.0009%. The line output is 3.6V unbalanced, and digital connections include coaxial output. The front panel is minimalistic with basic display information and no bright LEDs. The 308T is praised for its musicality, bass presence, and solid build quality, making it a highly recommended audiophile CD player.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 96 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Burr Brown PCM1704u
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 90 dB
- Output Voltage
- 3.6V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Inputs
- coaxial
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 457.2 × 101.6 × 381 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11.34 kg (25 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, silver
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