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Audia Flight FL CD Three S
FL CD Three S cd player
Audia Flight introduce the FL CD Three S, a brand new development cd player for the lovers of really good music.
Starting with its elegant Italian exterior, the FL CD Three S has solidly built casework with a thick aluminum (10 mm) front panel.
In your hand you'll also find a compact, ergonomic remote control hewn from solid aluminium, colour of it is same of front panel (silver and black colur available). A large, blue OLED display will keep your eyes informed about all info you need.
The new unit is making use of a CD-Drive which is optimized for single speed playback and not just another computer drive. Also it uses the SABRE ES9026PRO 32-Bit Dacs.
In addition to that Audia Flight is offering the choice of seven Digital Filters for PCM signal (and so for disk also).
Audia Flight is using two completely separate toroidal transformers for the analog (58VA) and digital (36VA) circuits.
Unlike most manufacturers the analog output section of the DACs is fed from the analog power supply as well.
The output section is, in Audia Flight style, A Class discrete current feedback technology and naturally the unit is fully balanced, so balanced and unbalanced analog output are available. It is also available a digital output.
As a special option an input card with five digital inputs (2x Opto, 1x AES/EBU, 1x Coax, 1x USB) is available and can easily be retrofitted at a later point in time.
The USB input allows for 32/384 PCM and DSD 512 and thus makes the unit future proof as a standalone DAC. All digital inputs are insulated to prevent any noise from the digital sources.
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Professional Reviews 89/100
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Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Usability
86/100
Value for Money
85/100
With musical intimacy and plenty of digital muscle, the FL CD Three S blends a refined CD transport, DAC and input-rich hub into one sculpted package. Scott Campbell praises its resolving, engaging presentation, natural decay and strong dynamics, while noting a touch of softness in the lowest bass and some operational complexity.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Combines CD player, DAC, transport and multiple digital inputs in a highly versatile all-in-one design.
Delivers a musical, intimate sound with natural midrange/high-frequency decay and convincing detail retrieval.
Handles dynamics well, avoiding the flat, one-note quality that can affect lesser disc spinners.
Build quality is a standout, with machined alloy construction and a substantial, well-finished remote.
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Cons
The lowest bass can sound slightly reverberant and less natural than the rest of the presentation.
Some CD-R discs were not read reliably, with occasional TOC or playback issues.
Its menu system and filter switching can be fiddly, making operation feel more complex than average.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviewers describe a presentation that is both musically engaging and technically revealing, with natural note decay, convincing shimmer on high frequencies, and a strong sense of intimacy with the right material. Bass has definition and body, though the lowest bass is noted as a little reverberant rather than perfectly natural.
Tonal Balance Musicality
92/100
The player is described as “very musical and intimate” with “natural and convincingly” presented mid and high-frequency decay. Reviewers also note good bass body and snap, but mention that the very low bass is a bit reverberant and not fully natural.
Resolution Detail
90/100
It is praised for resolving information in passages in a way that is both “musically and technically revealing.” The review also highlights the ability to separate the effects of different digital filters, which suggests strong low-level clarity and fine-grained insight.
Digital Performance
90/100
The FL CD Three S avoids the “one-level-ness” that can plague many disc spinners and presents dynamics with good sweep and scale. Its digital filters and in-house optimized drive are presented as part of a capable, accomplished digital engine, though one filter is said to add warmth at the expense of some definition.
FEATURES USABILITY PERFORMANCE 86/100
This is treated as a very flexible digital source rather than a simple CD player, and the review repeatedly stresses how much it offers in one box. Usability looks strong for a system builder thanks to the wide range of inputs and outputs, while software-driven streaming convenience is not really part of this product.
Streaming Software
84/100
The reviews do not discuss streaming software, app control, library management, or network-playback convenience. For a disc-based player with DAC and input-board flexibility, that absence leaves this aspect largely unremarked.
Features Connectivity
92/100
Connectivity is a major strength: balanced XLR and RCA outputs, optional AES/EBU, coaxial, dual optical, and USB digital inputs, plus CD, DAC, and transport functionality. Reviewers explicitly call it a “jack of all trades” and highlight its versatility as an upgrade or adjunct to an existing system.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
Reviewers clearly admire the hardware: the sculpted alloy fascia, solid machined remote, and vibration-rejecting feet all point to serious craftsmanship. The comments emphasize a substantial, well-finished product rather than merely a good-looking one, though the review says little about long-term durability beyond that.
Value for Money
85/100
None of the reviews really compare the asking price against specific rivals or call it particularly cheap or overpriced. The value discussion is mostly about it being a serious standalone source and a useful digital upgrade, which reads as favorable but not as explicit price/value praise.
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