SHANLING ET3
Desktop CD Player Chassis
The ET3 is a premium, more concentrated member of the Shanling top-loading CD player series, which can be perfectly matched with High-End DAC (digital-analog converter) devices as a dedicated CD chassis. In order to unleash the full potential of the ET3, it is essential to have a DAC as part of the system. The core of the chassis is powered by several high-performance components, such as the dual-core Ingenic X2000 chip responsible for low latency, the CT7302CL chip for DSD and PCM upscaling, or the Philips SAA7824 servo and SANYO HD850 CD drive, ensuring stable playback. In addition to USB-A input and output, the ET3 offers I2S, AES/EBU, Optical, and COAX outputs, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 connection supporting aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs. The dual-band WiFi supports DLNA and AirPlay protocols, while the free Eddict Player app helps with remote music control and streaming. The ET3 shares the same dimensions as the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier, featuring a 320x290 pixel resolution IPS LCD screen. The aluminum chassis of the player has a removable lid made of tempered, tinted glass. The package includes a power cable and a remote control.
The ET3 was designed in conjunction with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier, fulfilling the highest CD and MQA-CD listening requirements through I2S connection.
