CD player and tuner, ideally suited for combination with other components of the Reference 301 series, featuring RDS and USB storage playback. The PD-301 is a compact CD player with an integrated FM tuner and a USB port for playback from USB storage devices. The PD-301DAB model also includes a built-in DAB tuner. The slot-in drive, which has long been used in professional devices, is a key component of the player. This device can be used not only as a high-quality CD player but also as a CD drive connected to a separate DA converter via the coaxial or optical digital output. Additionally, WAV, AAC, MP3, and WMA files can be played from USB storage devices. The USB port is located on the front of the device. Furthermore, the built-in FM tuner supports RDS. In conjunction with the AI-301DA amplifier from the 301 Reference series, you can create a compact desktop audio system that allows for high-resolution audio playback from a computer, listening to radio stations, and even wirelessly streaming high-quality audio content from a smartphone or tablet with aptX-supported Bluetooth.