SHANLING MCD1.3
Desktop CD Player DAC/Headphone Amplifier and Streamer:
Following the success of the popular SCD1.3, the MCD1.3 DAC (digital-analog converter) and CD player has been released. The MCD1.3 is capable of playing CD discs in the same way, but it uses a Philips SAA7824 driver and Sanyo DA11 laser, and supports 4X MQA-CD quality, unlike the SCD1.3, which remains in the manufacturer's lineup, as the top player for SACD sound discs. The tuning of this multifunctional device is based on Shanling's flagship portable player, the M9 Plus, with the AKM AK4499EX and AK4191EQ DAC chip combo, as well as the XMOS XU316 USB interface and TPA6120 headphone amplifier. It provides extremely detailed and expansive sound, precise soundstage, while also offering a pleasant warmth and smoothness characteristic of the classic Shanling sound. With outstanding volume control precision and the MUSES8920 acting as a preamplifier, the MCD1.3 can be directly paired with power amplifiers or active speakers, allowing for a simple and high-quality 2-channel speaker setup. It utilizes the MediaTek ME1389EE system, alongside a tray-loading mechanism that fully exploits the capabilities of CD discs.
In addition to playing CD formats, it offers numerous possibilities, including Bluetooth function, USB-A U-Disk port, as well as NAS, DLNA, and AirPlay network support. Through Bluetooth 5 connection, AAC, aptX HD, and LDAC resolutions are available, and the free Eddict Player application allows for easy remote control of the device. Apart from USB-B, coaxial SPDIF, and Toslink optical inputs, it features I2S HDMI, coaxial SPDIF, and Toslink optical digital outputs, as well as RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs, making it compatible with virtually any sound system for integration.
The MCD1.3 is built with a simple and elegant aluminum housing, featuring a 5-inch M-Touch touchscreen display, available in black and silver colors. Not just for CD collectors!
