SHANLING SCD1.3
Tabletop SACD Player DAC Headphone Amplifier and Streamer
The SCD1.3 shines not just as a High-End DAC (digital-to-analog converter) and player, but Shanling presents an advanced, top-tier multifunctional device. Its tuning is based on Shanling's flagship portable player, the M9 Plus, featuring the AKM AK4499EX and AK4191EQ DAC chip combination, paired with the XMOS XU316 USB interface and TPA6120 headphone amplification. It offers extremely detailed and expansive sound with precise audio character while providing a pleasing warmth and smoothness characteristic of the classic Shanling sound. With highly accurate volume control and the MUSES8920 acting as a preamplifier, the SCD1.3 can be directly paired with power amplifiers or active speakers, allowing for a simple and high-quality 2-channel speaker setup. It uses the MediaTek ME1389EE system alongside the Sanyo HD870 laser, tray mechanism, fully exploiting high-resolution SACD disc capabilities, while also excellently handling traditional CDs. For hybrid SACD discs, a separate button facilitates easy switching between SACD and CD layers.
Beyond CD format playback, it offers numerous options including Bluetooth functionality, a USB-A U-Disk port, and WiFi support for NAS, DLNA, and AirPlay networks. Through the Bluetooth 5 connection, AAC, aptX HD, and LDAC resolutions are available, and via the free Eddict Player app, the device is easily controlled remotely. In addition to USB-B, coaxial SPDIF, and Toslink optical inputs, there are I2S HDMI, coaxial SPDIF, and Toslink optical digital outputs, as well as RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs, making the SCD1.3 integrable into nearly any sound system.
The SCD1.3 is built with a simple and elegant aluminum casing, featuring a 5" M-Touch touchscreen, available in black and silver colors. Far superior performance for lossless music listening, not just for collectors.
(Disc Compatibility: The SCD1.3 is capable of playing CD and SACD discs. SACD playback is limited to PCM 88.2 kHz. No MQA-CD support.)
