SHANLING ET3
Desktop CD Player Transport
The ET3 is a top-quality, more focused member of Shanling's top-loading CD player series, perfectly pairable as a dedicated CD transport with High-End DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) devices. To play the ET3, it is necessary that a DAC is part of the system. The heart of the transport beats with several high-performance components, such as the Ingenic X2000 dual-core 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. The ET3 offers I2S, AES/EBU, Optical, and COAX outputs alongside USB-A input and output, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, supporting aptX, aptX HD, and LDAC codecs. The dual-band WiFi supports DLNA and AirPlay protocols, and the free Eddict Player app aids in remote music control and streaming. The ET3 matches in size with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier and is equipped with a 320x290 pixel resolution IPS LCD display. The aluminum-housed player cover is removable, made using darkened tempered glass. The package includes a power cable and remote control.
The ET3 was designed in conjunction with the EH3 DAC and headphone amplifier, which together meet the highest CD and MQA-CD listening demands through an I2S connection.
