SHANLING SCD1.3
Desktop SACD Player DAC Headphone Amplifier and Streamer
The SCD1.3 not only shines as a High-End DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and player, but Shanling presents an advanced, top-of-the-line multifunctional device. Its tuning is based on Shanling's flagship portable player, the M9 Plus, with an AKM AK4499EX and AK4191EQ DAC chip combo, alongside the XMOS XU316 USB interface and TPA6120 headphone amplification. It offers extremely detailed and expansive sound with precise audio quality, while delivering a pleasant warmth and smoothness typical of the classic Shanling sound. Featuring extremely accurate volume control and the MUSES8920 functioning as a preamp, the SCD1.3 can be directly paired with power amplifiers or active speakers, enabling a simple and high-quality 2-channel speaker setup. It uses the MediaTek ME1389EE system alongside the Sanyo HD870 laser, tray mechanism which fully exploits the capabilities of high-resolution SACD discs, while also excellently handling traditional CDs. For hybrid SACD discs, a dedicated button facilitates easy switching between SACD and CD layers.
Beyond CD format playback, it offers numerous options including Bluetooth functionality, a USB-A U-Disk port, and via WiFi, network support for NAS, DLNA, and AirPlay. Through the Bluetooth 5 connection, AAC, aptX HD, and LDAC resolutions are available, and the device can be easily controlled remotely via the free Eddict Player app. In addition to USB-B, coaxial SPDIF, and Toslink optical inputs, I2S HDMI, coaxial SPDIF, and Toslink optical digital outputs, as well as RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs are available, allowing the SCD1.3 to integrate into almost any audio system.
The SCD1.3 is built with a simple and elegant aluminum casing, featuring a 5" M-Touch touchscreen display, available in black and silver colors. Outstanding performance for lossless music listening, not just for collectors.
(Disc compatibility: The SCD1.3 can play CD and SACD discs. SACD playback is limited to PCM 88.2 kHz. No MQA-CD support.)
