{"product_id":"yamaha-cd-c603-5-disc-cd-changer","title":"Yamaha CD-C603 5-Disc CD Changer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYamaha CD-C603 5-Disc CD Changer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yamaha CD-C603 is a five-disc hi-fi CD changer built for people who still use a physical music collection and want genuine multi-disc convenience in a full-size stereo system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern CD changer has a very clear job. It should let you load a stack of albums, move between them easily and keep the listening session going without turning the source component into the weak point of the system. The CD-C603 does exactly that, with a five-disc carousel, Yamaha's PlayXchange system, Pure Direct playback and both analogue and optical outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also adds front-panel USB playback for stored music files, so it can handle more than a shelf of CDs while still behaving like a simple, dedicated source component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFive-Disc Playback That Is Actually Useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayXchange keeps the music running while you change the other discs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carousel holds five discs and the tray opens fully, so the whole selection can be changed at once. More importantly, PlayXchange allows four of the discs to be swapped while the fifth continues playing. That is the feature that separates this from using a single-disc player and manually changing albums every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor background listening, long sessions, parties or anyone with a large CD collection, the convenience is obvious. You can load several albums and let the system run without reaching for another case every 40 or 50 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePure Direct for the Analogue Output\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Direct shuts down the digital audio output and front-panel display to reduce unnecessary electrical activity during analogue playback.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the CD-C603 is feeding an amplifier through its RCA outputs, Pure Direct is the mode worth using when sound quality takes priority over display information and digital output. It keeps the signal path focused on the internal analogue output stage and avoids leaving unused digital circuitry active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer the DAC in your amplifier or a separate digital-to-analogue converter, the optical output gives you that option instead. This flexibility is useful because the CD-C603 can work either as a complete CD source or effectively as a multi-disc transport into another digital front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUSB Playback for Stored Music\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe front USB port supports MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and FLAC files, with WAV and FLAC playback supported up to 96kHz\/24-bit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the player handy for customers whose music library sits across both discs and USB storage. It is not a network streamer and it does not replace a modern streaming platform, but it gives you a simple local-file option without adding another source box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRCA analogue and optical digital outputs cover the two most useful ways to connect a dedicated CD source.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the RCA output when you want the CD-C603's own analogue stage feeding a conventional stereo amplifier. Use optical when your amplifier, receiver or external DAC has the digital conversion you would rather use. Yamaha also provides 3.5mm remote input and output connections for compatible system-control arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is a standard hi-fi width at 435mm, but the 405mm depth is worth checking before it goes into shallow cabinetry. Allow sensible clearance around the tray and front panel so all five discs can be loaded comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-disc carousel:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps multiple albums loaded and ready to play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayXchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e change four discs while the fifth continues playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-opening tray:\u003c\/strong\u003e access all five disc positions for faster loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure Direct:\u003c\/strong\u003e disables the display and digital output during analogue playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront USB:\u003c\/strong\u003e plays MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and FLAC files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-resolution file support:\u003c\/strong\u003e WAV and FLAC up to 96kHz\/24-bit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e analogue stereo RCA and optical digital output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc support:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD, CD-R and CD-RW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish choices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black or Silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard black Yamaha hi-fi finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver Yamaha hi-fi finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-disc CD 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405mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.6kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlayback\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-disc CD changer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayXchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD, CD-R, 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It does not include network streaming, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure Direct disables the digital output, so use normal playback mode when feeding an external DAC through optical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 405mm chassis depth should be checked against shelves and cabinetry before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD-R and CD-RW playback depends on compatible disc formatting and recording quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD-C603 is aimed at a customer with an actual CD collection, not someone buying a source because CD happens to appear on the feature list. Five-disc capacity and PlayXchange are the reasons to choose it. They let a physical library behave more like a continuous source without giving up the simplicity of putting a disc in and pressing play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a conventional stereo system we would normally start with the RCA output and Pure Direct, then compare the optical output if the amplifier or external DAC has a digital stage you particularly want to use. If you only ever listen to one album at a time, a single-disc player is the cleaner buying decision. If you regularly load several albums, leave music running for hours or simply miss the practicality of a proper CD changer, the CD-C603 has a very clear role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact The Audio Experts for current availability and system-matching advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48268985958587,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":48268985991355,"sku":null,"price":899.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/CD-C603_Black_02_tcm138-2219414.jpg?v=1787105834","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/yamaha-cd-c603-5-disc-cd-changer","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}