Shanling - EC3 Compact CD Player with DAC - Silver

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