SHANLING ET3 Digital CD Transport
- Philips SAA7824 servo, Sanyo HD850 drive
- CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MQA-CD
- USB out up to PCM 32bit/768kHz, DSD 512
- All-to-DSD upscaling chip
- Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, DLNA, AirPlay
- No headphone jack
- 3.5 kg, 1 year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A digital CD transport that sends discs and streams to an external DAC at very high resolution. It has no analog output or headphone jack, so a DAC is required.
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ASIN: B0CRYCYNH7Model: ET3Category: CD Players
Overview
A hi-fi rack with a separate DAC is where the Shanling transport belongs, reading CDs on a Philips servo and sending pure digital audio out. It also streams over Wi-Fi, DLNA and AirPlay, and can upscale everything to DSD.
Feeding a quality DAC from both discs and network streams makes it a hub for a digital hi-fi system. Without a built in DAC or headphone jack, it cannot play on its own.
Who it's for
Audiophiles with a good DAC and a CD collection will appreciate the drive and upscaling. Buyers wanting plug and play speakers or headphones need a full CD player.
Pros and cons
- Quality CD drive mechanism
- High resolution USB output
- Network streaming and AirPlay
- Requires external DAC
- No headphone jack
- Coaxial and optical outputs not listed
Performance notes
A transport reads the disc and sends digital data out, so sound quality depends on the DAC it feeds. The upscaling chip can convert all sources to DSD before output. Network streaming adds digital sources through the same path.
Specifications
| Brand | SHANLING |
|---|---|
| Model | ET3 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.5 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| USB output | PCM 32bit/768kHz, DSD 512 |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Disc Compatibility | CD / CD-R / CD-RW / MQA-CD |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported Audio Format | AAC, ALAC, MP3, WAV, WMA |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Media Format Type | CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MQA-CD |
| Headphones Jack | None |
| Number Of Channels | 2 |
| Drive | Philips SAA7824 servo, Sanyo HD850 |
| Control Type | App control |
| Upscaling | CT7302CL all-to-DSD |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, DLNA, AirPlay |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Shanling ET3 a complete CD player?
No. It is a digital transport with USB output and no headphone jack; it needs an external DAC.
Does the Shanling ET3 play MQA-CD?
Yes, along with CD, CD-R and CD-RW.
Can it stream music?
Yes, over Wi-Fi, DLNA, AirPlay and Bluetooth 5.0, with app control.
What resolution does the USB output reach?
Up to PCM 32bit/768kHz and DSD 512.