Shanling ET3

The ET3 is a high-end and more specialized addition to Shanling's range of top-loading CD players. This model is ideal as a dedicated CD transport in combination with high-quality DAC equipment (digital-to-analog converters). An external DAC is therefore required to use the ET3.

At the heart of the device are several powerful components, including the dual-core Ingenic X2000 chip for low latency, the CT7302CL DSD and PCM upscaler, and the Philips SAA7824 servo combined with a Sanyo HD850 CD drive for stable playback.

In addition to USB-A inputs and outputs, the ET3 has I2S, AES/EBU, optical and coaxial outputs. It also features Bluetooth 5.0 with support for the aptX, aptX HD and LDAC codecs. Dual-band Wi-Fi supports the DLNA and AirPlay protocols, and with the free Eddict Player app you can easily control and stream music remotely.

The ET3 has the same dimensions as the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier and is fitted with a 320×290 pixel IPS LCD screen. The aluminum housing is finished with a removable top plate of tinted tempered glass. The package also includes a power cable and a remote control.

The ET3 was designed to be used with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier. Together, connected via I2S, they meet the highest standards for playing CDs and MQA-CDs.