The Shanling EC Zero AKM is a portable, high-resolution CD player built around the AKM AK4493S DAC and dual SGM8262 amplifiers, delivering smooth, natural sound with up to 836 mW of output power at 32 Ω. It supports PCM 768 kHz and DSD512 USB DAC playback and features a built-in 5500 mAh battery that provides up to 10 hours of CD listening or up to 18 hours of Bluetooth streaming. With advanced anti-vibration systems and a unique CD mechanism, the EC Zero delivers stable, skip-free playback wherever you are.
With a rigid, one-piece metal chassis and tempered glass cover, the EC Zero combines elegant design with robust engineering. It offers versatile connectivity options, including 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm headphone and line outputs, coaxial/optical SPDIF, and Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Adaptive support. The tactile volume slider and intuitive user interface improve user control, while active magnetic clamping ensures accurate disc rotation and reduces mechanical noise.
The EC Zero AKM is a great choice for those looking for clear, powerful, and natural CD playback in a portable form, while the previously introduced EC Zero T, a tube-amplified version, is designed for analog sound enthusiasts. The product weighs 575g.
