SHANLING EC ZERO AKM
Portable CD Player and DAC
The Shanling EC Zero AKM is a portable, high-resolution CD player built around the AKM AK4493S DAC and dual SGM8262 amplifiers, providing smooth, natural sound with an output power of up to 836 mW at 32 Ω. It supports PCM 768 kHz and DSD512 USB DAC playback, and features a built-in 5500 mAh battery offering up to 10 hours of CD listening or up to 18 hours of Bluetooth transmission. With advanced anti-shock systems and a custom CD mechanism, the EC Zero ensures stable, skip-free playback wherever you are.
Encased in a rigid, one-piece metal housing with a tempered glass cover, the EC Zero combines elegant design with robust technical solutions. 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 enhance user control, while the active magnetic clamping ensures precise disc rotation and reduces mechanical noise.
The EC Zero AKM is a great choice for those seeking clear, powerful, and natural CD playback in a portable form, while the previously introduced EC Zero T, built with tube amplification, is designed for lovers of analog sound. The product weighs 575g.
