SHANLING ET3
Desktop CD Player Drive Unit
The ET3 is the high-quality, more focused member of Shanling's top-loading CD player series, which pairs perfectly as a dedicated CD drive unit with High-End DAC (digital-to-analog converter) devices. To operate the ET3, it is essential to have a DAC as part of the system. The heart of the drive beats with several high-performance components, such as the Ingenic X2000 dual-core chip responsible for low latency, the CT7302CL chip that upsamples to DSD and PCM, or the Philips SAA7824 servo and SANYO HD850 CD drive which ensures stable playback. The ET3 offers I2S, AES/EBU, Optical, and COAX outputs in addition to USB-A input and output, along with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity supporting aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs. The dual-band WiFi supports DLNA and AirPlay protocols, with the free Eddict Player application aiding in remote control and streaming of music. The ET3 matches in size with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier and is equipped with a 320x290 pixel resolution IPS LCD display. The player, encased in aluminum, has a removable cover made of darkened tempered glass. The package includes a power cable and a remote control.
The ET3 was designed in conjunction with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier, which together satisfy the highest CD and MQA-CD listening demands via I2S connection.
