Michi - Q5 CD Player and DAC - Black

Listen to your favorite albums with this Onkyo DX-C390(B) 6-disc CD player that features Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry technology for clear, brilliant audio. The high-precision multibit D/A converter delivers high-quality sound.

Rewarding PerformanceYou’ve spent years collecting CDs so why not give them the CX sound upgrade too? CXC is a CD transport that’s designed to work with DACs and compatible amps – like our award-winning CXA81. You’ll hear incredible detail from your discs possibly for the first time. CXC breathes new life into CDs – giving you many more years of enjoyment from them.  FeaturesNew CX Black Edition now availableHigh quality audio CD transport for detailed playback of music CDsCustom designed S3 Servo perfect disc speed & error free playback Digital only S/PDIF Coaxial & Optical output for pure digital audio signal  Gapless playback ideal for classical pieces & DJ mixes Acoustically dampened metal chassis isolates components for peak performance Do One Thing WellThere’s a complete purity of purpose to CXC. It’s built to read the digital audio information on CDs with absolute accuracy and consistency. It then passes that signal on to a DAC like our DacMagic 200M or the high-quality DACs found in CX amplifiers. Each component in CXC is focused on performing this task with precision.Precision Driving The disc drive in CXC was originally designed by our engineers for our high-end CD players. The renowned S3 Servo is no multi-purpose disc drive. By spinning audio CDs at the exact speed required for data retrieval it provides CXC with award-winning sonic precision and stability. Let’s Get PhysicalCXC benefits from an acoustically dampened metal chassis. It ensures that external forces don’t interfere with the digital signal. CXC has a choice of S/PDIF digital outputs – one coax the other optical. Pick the one that best suits your DAC be that a standalone unit or one integrated into an amplifier.Comple

The Shanling EC3 is a compact premium top-loading CD player built for high-quality playback in smaller hi-fi or desktop systems. It combines a reliable disc transport with a built-in DAC and modern connectivity including digital outputs for upgrading to an external DAC plus USB and Bluetooth streaming support for added flexibility beyond CDs.FeaturesTop-Loading CD Player DesignPhilips CD80 Transport MechanismESS ES9219C DAC Built-InUSB Drive Hi-Res PlaybackBluetooth 5.0 with LDACCoax + Optical Digital OutputsCompactSmaller than a sheet of A4 paper fitting perfectly alongside Shanling's EM5 and EA5 streamers. Ideal for use in desktop rigs smaller bedrooms or any narrow Hi-Fi racks. With a top-loading CD drive and transparent cover to fully enjoy the charm of spinning discs.App ControlDownload Shanling's Eddict Player app to your Android or iOS device to comfortably control EC3. Acting as a simple playback and volume control for use with CDs. Or switch to USB drive playback and use the app to browse through all the files artists and albums.System PlatformUsing a dual-core X2000 processor providing EC3 with features user interface and settings that wouldn't be possible on simpler CD players. Fully optimized for a smooth performance and fast start-up times.Top-Loading CD DriveEC3 combines Philips CD80 drive system with Sanyo HD850 laser head for stable and error-free reading of CD discs matching the performance of Shanling's legacy CD players we manufactured over 30 years.ESS ES9219C Hi-Fi DACWell-proven Sabre DAC chip from ESS now makes its way into Shanling's CD players. Carefully tuned for Shanling' s traditional warmer slightly thicker and beautifully natural sound. And with full support for High-Resolution files for USB drive playback.Independent Volume