The Audia Flight CD Three S is a dedicated CD player built in Italy with the same obsessive engineering that defines the Three S line. Twin toroidal transformers (58VA analog, 36VA digital) feed fully separated power supplies, while a Class A discrete current feedback output stage and ESS SABRE ES9026PRO 32-bit DACs handle signal conversion with a 126dB dynamic range. This is disc playback done right, with no shortcuts and no shared circuits. KEY FEATURES ESS SABRE ES9026PRO 32-bit DACs: Seven selectable digital filters for PCM signals let you fine-tune the sonic character to your preference Dual Toroidal Transformers: Separate 58VA (analog) and 36VA (digital) transformers eliminate cross-contamination between stages Class A Discrete Output Stage: Current feedback topology delivers low distortion and wide bandwidth Optimized Single-Speed CD Drive: Purpose-built transport mechanism for precise disc reading Blue OLED Display: Clean, readable status information on a 10mm-thick machined aluminum front panel Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs: XLR and RCA connections with 2.5Vrms maximum output Optional Digital Input Board: Adds five digital inputs including asynchronous USB supporting 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 Solid Aluminum Remote: Color-matched to front panel finish (silver or black) ITALIAN ENGINEERING, NO COMPROMISE Audia Flight builds every unit in Italy with hand-selected components and meticulous assembly. The CD Three S shares its design philosophy with the Three S Integrated Amplifier, making them a natural pairing. The fully isolated analog and digital power supplies mean the transport mechanism and DAC stage never compete for clean power, and the Class A output stage ensures the signal stays pure from laser to output jack. EXPAND WITH THE DIGITAL INPUT BOARD The optional Digital Input Board transforms the CD Three S into a full digital hub. It adds an XLR AES/EBU input, coaxial S/PDIF, two optical inputs, and an asynchronous USB connection capable of 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD512. If you want a single chassis handling both disc playback and external digital sources, this is the way to do it. For vinyl enthusiasts, the Three S Add-On Phono Board pairs with the integrated amplifier to complete an all-Audia Flight system. THE LISTENING ROOM DIFFERENCE We're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on trust, not hype. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. SPECIFICATIONS DAC ESS SABRE ES9026PRO 32-bit Digital Filters 7 selectable (PCM) Frequency Response 0.5 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.1 dB) Dynamic Range 126 dB THD + Noise -113 dB Maximum Output 2.5 Vrms Output Impedance 200 Ohm Analog Outputs 1x XLR balanced, 1x RCA unbalanced Digital Output PCM S/PDIF Optional Digital Inputs 1x AES/EBU, 1x coaxial, 2x optical, 1x USB (32-bit/384kHz, DSD512) Power Supply 2x toroidal transformers (58VA analog, 36VA digital) Power Consumption 30W (operational),
