SHANLING ET3
Desktop CD Player Transport
The ET3 is Shanling's top-quality member of its top-loading CD player series, designed specifically to be perfectly paired with High-End DAC (digital-to-analog converter) devices. To operate the ET3, a DAC must be included in the system. The heart of the transport is driven by several high-performance components such as the dual-core Ingenic X2000 chip for low latency, the CT7302CL chip for DSD and PCM upscaling, the Philips SAA7824 servo, and the SANYO HD850 CD drive, which ensures stable playback. The ET3 offers USB-A input and output alongside I2S, AES/EBU, Optical, and COAX outputs, with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity that supports aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs. The dual-band WiFi supports DLNA and AirPlay protocols, aiding in remote music control and streaming through the free Eddict Player app. The ET3 shares its dimensions with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier and features a 320x290 pixel resolution IPS LCD display. The aluminum casing of the player is equipped with a removable lid made using tinted 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 meet the highest demands for CD and MQA-CD listening through I2S connectivity.
