SHANLING ET3
Tabletop CD Player Transport
The ET3 is the high-quality, more focused member of Shanling’s top-loading CD player series, which can be perfectly paired with High-End DAC (digital-to-analog converter) devices as a dedicated CD transport. A DAC is definitely needed to play the ET3. The heart of the transport is powered by several high-performance components such as the dual-core Ingenic X2000 chip responsible for low latency, the CT7302CL chip for upscaling to DSD and PCM, or the Philips SAA7824 servo and SANYO HD850 CD drive, which ensures 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 connectivity, which supports aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs. The dual-band WiFi supports DLNA and AirPlay protocols, with the free Eddict Player application helping in remote control and streaming of music. The ET3 matches the size of the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier and features a 320x290 pixel resolution IPS LCD display. The aluminum-housed player's cover is removable, made using darkened tempered glass. The package includes a power cable and remote control.
The ET3 was designed together with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier, which together satisfy the highest CD and MQA-CD listening demands via I2S connection.
