The Yamaha CD-N301 is a new CD that unites the traditional CD playback with the latest streaming music services. This is possible thanks to its built-in networking, with which you can tune in to Internet radio, access online music platforms like Spotify or search songs directly on your computer. It supports FLAC and WAV files from digital audio up to 24 bits and 192 kHz resolution, and if we add to purchase the optional WiFi adapter further YWA-10 can connect to the network without using any wires. It is available in black and silver and its recommended retail price is 350 euros. Let’s review all its features.
The new Yamaha CD-N301 belongs to the family of hi-fi components Yamaha, and therefore has the usual aspect of this type of equipment. Starting with its dimensions, the new CD-N301 measures exactly 435 mm wide by 86 tall and 260 deep, so it will fit perfectly if installed in stacked with other components Hi-Fi such as an amplifier or radio tuner. The front panel has the usual removable tray to insert the CD, plus a screen showing us the basic information on what you’re playing. The screen and tray are accompanied on the left by the power button, the audio source switch and button for mode “Pure Direct” and right through the typical buttons for transport control over a dial selection and a button to return to the previous menu.
The network playback mode of the new CD-N301 allow us to access all kinds of online music sources such as Internet radio stations or music portals to the letter as Spotify. Also, as we will be connected to the home network we can access our digital music library from the same CD-N301, or directly control playback from your smartphone or tablet with the free NP CONTROLLER APP application Yamaha, available free from the shops Google Play or App Store. If we do not have a network connection manually, the YWA-10 optional adapter will allow us to connect via WiFi and thanks to compatibility with standard communication AirPlay can also listen to our music from any Apple device such as a Mac, an iPhone or iPad. The Yamaha CD-N301 supports audio formats FLAC and WAV up to 24 bits and 192 kHz, a quality that begins to be present in offering digital music stores and services on demand such as Deezer Elite. To end technical features, the CD player supports CD-DA, CD-R and CD-RW as well as MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) files and the “Pure Direct” function activates a connection direct as possible between the audio source and the digital-analog converter. As for connectivity, rear panel we find the typical RCA analog output, but also a digital audio output coaxial and fiber, plus the Ethernet port and power connection to the adapter WiFi YWA-10 optional.
In short, CD-N301 is an interesting player for its quality and price, besides being a purchase to consider for those who want to add the network connection to your hi-fi classic. The new Yamaha CD-N301 is available in silver and black, and its retail price is 350 euros, to which we add 100 euros if they also opted for the adapter WiFi YWA-10.
Yamaha CD-N301 - CD player with network connection
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