The Shanling ET3 is a dedicated high-end CD digital transport built to deliver clean, high-resolution digital output to your DAC, with modern connectivity like USB and I²S, plus USB-drive playback and network streaming options.

Features

• Dedicated CD Digital Transport
• USB + I²S High-Res Outputs
• Coaxial / Optical / AES Outputs
• USB Drive Music Playback
• DLNA Network Playback
• MQA-CD Support

Compact

With compact dimensions, ideal for use in desktop rigs, on smaller bedroom tables or in any narrow Hi-Fi racks. CNC machined from a single piece of aluminum for extremely rigid construction. With a top-loading CD drive and transparent cover, to fully enjoy the charm of spinning discs. Available in two colors, for easy matching with most Hi-Fi setups.

MQA-CD Support, Full MQA Unfolding

With the added support for the MQA-CD, ET3 can act as an MQA Full Decoder, offering the full quality of MQA files. And when connected to an MQA capable DAC, ET3 can act as an MQA Core Decoder, outputting through I2S to the DAC.

Digital Outputs

ET3 offers a range of standard digital outputs, but its main strength can be found in I2S output and in special USB Data output, which is very unique feature for a CD Player.

• USB Output: up to PCM 32bit / 768kHz, DSD 512
• I2S Output: up to PCM 32bit / 768kHz, DSD 512
• Coaxial / optical / AES output: up to PCM 32bit / 192 kHz, DSD 64

USB and Wireless Playback

With support for USB Drive Playback (up to 2TB drives), ET3 adds full compatibility for High-resolution files, up to PCM 32bit /768kHz and DSD512. Offering an extremely easy way how to play all the digital files in a Hi-Fi rig. And thanks to the companion Eddict Player app, the files can be nicely browsed through directly on the phone or tablet. ET3 is ready for the wireless streaming era, with Wi-Fi support for DLNA and Airplay and Bluetooth 5.0. Providing access to music streaming apps on phones, tablets or computers.

Advanced Sound Processing

Transform all the CDs, USB files or Wireless streaming into Hi-Res digital data, upsampling PCM files up to 768kHz or turning all the files into DSD. Just one simple setting, for a perfect match with any High-End DAC.

Wireless Wi-Fi Streaming

ET3 supports a dual-band Wi-Fi connection, for high-quality streaming from phones, tablets or computers.

High-Quality Bluetooth Input Ultimate Convenience

Shanling ET3 can connect to any phone, tablet or computer, as easily and quickly as any Bluetooth headphones or speakers. Instantly getting access to all the streaming apps, movies or Youtube. And the High-fidelity sound is assured thanks to the LDAC support, alongside AAC support for iOS users.

Top-Loading CD Drive

Shanling ET3 combines a Philips CD drive system with a classic Sanyo optical head, alongside a top-loading design for stable and reliable CD playback. Matching the performance of Shanling's legacy CD players we manufactured for over 30 years.

Ingenic X2000 Processor Advanced System Platform

Using a dual-core X2000 processor, providing ET3 with features, user interface and settings that wouldn't be possible on simpler CD players. Fully optimized for smooth performance and fast start-up times.

Round Display Motorola IPS Panel

Compact 320 x 290 screen with great viewing angles and good brightness. Simple user interface, nicely readable playback information and access to all settings.