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Shanling EC3: Top-Loading ES9219C DAC Chip Compact Hi-Fi CD Player

Shanling EC3

Shanling EC3

 

Shanling has released the Shanling EC3 CD player with high-end specifications.

 

Features

  • Top-Loading Philips CD80 Drive & Sanyo HD850
  • ESS ES9219C Hi-Fi DAC Chip & LTA 8092
  • Ingenic X2000 System Platform
  • Ampak AP6256AC Module for Bluetooth 5.0 Input
  • Compact Screen & Motorola IPS Panel

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Dimensions: 25.5 x18.8x 6.8 cm (LxWxD)
  • Weight: 2.4 kg
  • Power Drain: 15W
  • RCA Output:
    • Output Level: 2.3V
    • Frequency Response: 20 - 40 khz (±0.5dB)
    • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 116 dB
    • Dynamic Range: 116dB
    • Distortion:<0.001%
  • Headphone Output:
    • Low Gain Output: 20mW @ 32 Ohm
    • High Gain Output: 70mW @ 32 Ohm
    • Frequency Response: 20 - 40 khz (±0.5dB)
    • Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 114 dB
    • Dynamic Range: 116dB
    • Distortion: 0.0015%
    • Channel separation: 65dB @ 32 Ohm
    • Output Impedance: 0.4 Ohm

 

Shanling EC3

 

Top-Loading Philips CD80 Drive & Sanyo HD850

EC3 combines Philips CD80 drive system with Sanyo HD850 laser head for stable and error-free reading of CD discs, matching the performance of our legacy CD players we manufactured over 30 years.

 

Shanling EC3

 

ESS ES9219C Hi-Fi DAC Chip & LTA 8092

Well-proven Sabre DAC chip from ESS now makes its way into our CD players equipped with LTA8092 Op Amp. Carefully tuned for Shanling's traditional warmer, slightly thicker and beautifully natural sound, the Shanling EC3 features high-Resolution files for USB drive playback, which can be up to 32bit / 384 kHz and DSD256.

 

Shanling EC3

 

Ingenic X2000 System Platform

Adopting a dual-core X2000 processor and providing with features, user interface and settings that wouldn’t be possible on simpler CD players, EC3 can be fully optimized for a smooth performance and fast start-up times.

 

Shanling EC3

 

Ampak AP6256AC Module for Bluetooth 5.0 Input

It is worth mentioning that switching EC3 to its Bluetooth mode can simply stream all your music directly from your phone or tablet. Just enjoy the convenience of streaming services combined with the Hi-Fi sound quality of EC3. The Shanling EC3 also characterizes LDAC Bluetooth codec for the highest-quality connection. And it is ready for IOS devices with AAC support.

 

Shanling EC3

 

Compact Screen & Motorola IPS Panel

Featuring a compact 320 x290 screen with great viewing angles and brightness, the Shanling EC3 utilizes a simple user interface with nicely readable play-back information and access to basic settings. This device also comes with a high-quality Motorola IPS panel, Durable and long lasting.

 

Shanling EC3

 

Price & Availability

The Shanling EC3 is now available at Linsoul and others for $599.

 

Shanling EC3

Shanling EC3

Shanling EC3

$599.00