SHANLING EC Zero AKM Portable CD Player
- Single disc CD transport, portable
- 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphone jacks
- RCA, coaxial and optical connections
- Bluetooth and USB connectivity
- 2 channel stereo
- 1 AAA battery required, included
- 1 year warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A portable CD player for listeners with wired headphones who also want digital and RCA connections to a stereo. The listing is thin on battery and output details, so check those before buying.
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ASIN: B0FSF4XGJZCategory: Portable CD Players
Overview
Not just a disc spinner for earbuds, the SHANLING EC Zero is a portable CD player with two headphone jack sizes and connections for a wider audio system. Discs play through its single disc transport to headphones, or through RCA, coaxial and optical connectors.
Two headphone jack sizes plus RCA, coaxial and optical connections let one player serve headphones on the desk and a stereo in the living room. Bluetooth adds a wireless option. The spec sheet says little about internal battery life, the converter chip or output power.
Who it's for
Desk listening with wired headphones and a shelf of CDs is the core use, with the option to connect to a stereo. Runners and anyone loading several discs at once should look at a different type of player.
Pros and cons
- 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphone jacks
- Coaxial and optical digital connections
- RCA connection for a stereo
- Plays audio CDs and MP3 discs
- Single disc only
- Battery life and output power not listed
- Only MP3 named among file formats
Performance notes
Disc sound through the headphone jacks depends on the player's internal conversion, while the coaxial and optical connections pass a digital signal to an external converter that then sets the result. Bluetooth trades some fidelity for convenience, so wired headphones get the cleaner path. Steady placement on a desk or shelf helps avoid skips during playback.
Specifications
| Brand | SHANLING |
|---|---|
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity technology | Bluetooth, USB |
| Compatible devices | Headphones |
| Included components | |
| Included | EC Zero player |
| Warranty & support | |
| Supported audio format | MP3 |
| Warranty description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Connector type | 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm, RCA, coaxial, optical |
| Number of channels | 2 |
| Media format type | Audio CD |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Number of batteries | 1 AAA, included |
| Headphone jacks | 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the SHANLING EC Zero?
The listing names the EC Zero itself and states that the 1 AAA battery it requires is included. No cables or power adapter are listed, so plan to supply your own.
Does the SHANLING EC Zero play burned MP3 CDs?
MP3 is the listed supported audio format alongside audio CDs, so MP3 discs are covered. No other file formats are named.
Is the SHANLING EC Zero a pocket player for running?
No. It is a portable single disc player suited to desk or home use with headphones and a stereo, and the listing names no anti-skip protection.