Name: Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable, Piano Black
Brand: Yamaha
SKU: YATTS303BL
Price: 649.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (3 reviews)

Yamaha TT-S303

Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable, Piano Black

Yamaha

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Yamaha TT-S303 

Experience superior sound with the Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable. Features belt-drive, aluminum platter, and static-balance tonearm. Shop now for exceptional audio quality!

Take your vinyl listening experience to new heights with the sleek and stylish Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable in Piano Black. This modern, high-quality turntable is a testament to Yamaha's heritage, blending a contemporary aesthetic with the ability to deliver every intricate detail of your vinyl collection. The TT-S303 is more than just a turntable; it's a symbol of Yamaha's return to the turntable scene, drawing on the company's rich musical history and expertise. Yamaha, a brand synonymous with sound excellence, has a long-standing reputation for producing Hi-Fi products that have revolutionized the way we listen to music. The TT-S303 is no exception, embodying the quality, innovation, and trademark Yamaha sound that has earned the brand legendary status among audiophiles.Designed for simplicity yet wired for superior sound, the TT-S303 features a built-in phono EQ amplifier. This gives you the flexibility to connect to a line input on an amp without a phono stage or even to active speakers. If you prefer to use the phono stage of your amplifier, simply switch the TT-S303 to phono output mode for an optimal pairing with your favorite amp or receiver.Every component of the TT-S303 contributes to its ability to deliver rich, uncompressed sound reproduction. The belt drive reduces vibration for a smoother, cleaner sound, while the straight tonearm ensures stable tracking. An external DC power supply minimizes electronic interference, resulting in pure, unadulterated sound.The TT-S303 isn't just about performance; it's also about style. Its minimalist design and piano black finish add a touch of elegance to your Hi-Fi setup. For an enhanced audio experience, pair the TT-S303 with a MusicCast stereo receiver to unlock music streaming capabilities. Experience the nostalgic sound of vinyl with the durable and reliable Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable.

Pros - Excellent finish, better than decent internal preamp, very good setup.
Cons - the supplied cartridge.

If I could give it another 1/2 star I would at at this price, I would. For the price, it definitely works as a starter to mid-level unit. I upgraded to a micro line stylus/cartridge (AT VM 95 ML) and and was more than mildly impressed.

In addition to the internal preamp, I have run it with a tube preamp and with the Yamaha AS801. I am a little partial to the tubes. Internal preamp compensates in terms of cost (this is really what you are paying for over and above the plinth and the arm)..

After the $170 cartridge upgrade, I am rocking at this price range (all-in about $670). The next step up (cartridge, preamp, arm, plinth) are costly. At these prices, no compaints.

Great Value

The first thing I noticed out of the box was that this turntable is visually gorgeous, as expected from Yamaha components. The sound quality is fantastic. It's crystal clear and very nuanced. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the gain from the built in preamp is lower than average, so I have to turn up the volume on my amp more than I do for all of my other components. I would give 4.5 stars if I could.

Excellent Sound Quality

Yamaha TT-S303 turntable is pretty much an entry level high end turntable, with excellent audio quality and great minimalistic look under $500.

It took me a while to get the tone arm properly calibrated, but once calibrated it works really well. The tone arm always stays exactly where you leave it - you can lift the tone arm lever, then lower it again, and the tone arm will go to the exactly the same spot where it was with great precision. And it's rock solid - it won't skip unless you pretty much start jumping next to the turntable.

Right out of the box Yamaha TT-S303 turntable felt very solid with beautiful piano finish and just two buttons - a 33/45 toggle, and a play/stop.

It also has a built-in phono preamp. I've read really good reviews about it, but I never tried it myself - I have it connected to a separate tube-based preamp. One thing about a separate preamp connection - it expect a ground cable, but the Yamaha turntable doesn't have the ground terminal. This does not seem to matter - there is absolutely no noise coming out of the turntable even without a ground connection.

And, most importunely, the sound quality is superb! 
Overall - Yamaha TT-S303 turntable is a great good looking product that I really enjoy.

Yamaha TT-S303 Turntable, Piano Black

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