SHANLING EC ZERO T
Portable CD Player with R2R DAC and Tube Headphone Amplifier
The Shanling EC Zero T is a compact and versatile portable CD player that combines retro design with modern innovation. Designed for analog sound enthusiasts, it features an R2R DAC (Resistor Ladder Digital-to-Analog Converter) chip and the JAN6418 vacuum tube also found in the flagship M8T player, delivering a rich, smooth, and natural listening experience. Thanks to its portable design and multiple playback functions, it provides excellent music enjoyment both at home and on the go.
At the core of the player is an active magnetic clamping system and vibration damping technology, ensuring precise disc rotation and minimizing external vibrations. Its durable machined metal body and tempered glass window protect your discs. The device offers 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs (330mW and 1220mW @ 32 Ohm power output), fixed line-out, SPDIF coaxial and optical digital outputs, as well as Bluetooth 5.3 support with aptX Adaptive codec for seamless wireless connectivity. The rechargeable 5500mAh battery provides up to 7.5 hours of playback using the 4.4mm output or up to 20 hours over Bluetooth connection. A colorful 1.68” intuitive display and a hardware volume slider ensure easy control during use.
The Shanling EC Zero T is the perfect choice for mobile audiophiles, vintage sound lovers, and anyone seeking a balanced fusion of classic warmth and modern convenience. The product weighs 669g.
CD Ripping Guide for EC Zero T
Prepare a USB drive formatted to FAT32 and connect it to the EC Zero T’s USB DC port.
Insert a CD and wait for the device to load it.
Press and hold the Play/Pause button until the grey “Ready Rec” message appears on the display.
Playback will start automatically and the red “Rec All” message will appear on screen. If playback does not start, press the Play button.
Wait until the entire disc is played; the device will rip tracks to the connected USB drive.
Tracks will be saved individually in the “RIP” folder on the USB drive in WAV format.
