{"product_id":"shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player","title":"Shanling EC Zero T Max Portable CD Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling EC Zero T MAX is a high-end portable CD player with Shanling’s own 24-bit R2R DAC, a pair of JAN6418 tubes you can switch in, and a new amplifier giving up to 1,300mW into 32Ω, even from the battery. It brings the hands-on pleasure of playing real CDs together with a modern hi-res system: it also works as a USB DAC, rips CDs to a USB drive and streams to Bluetooth headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791375031\" alt=\"Shanling EC Zero T MAX portable CD player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-tiles.jpg?v=1791375037\" alt=\"Shanling EC Zero T MAX features at a glance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded amplifier, refined DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAX edition builds on the acclaimed sound of the EC Zero T, adding Shanling’s latest R2R expertise and, following feedback from owners, a stronger headphone amplifier. The new circuit, designed around the AD8397, gives much more power without needing external power, and a much lower output impedance, so it is a better match for both demanding full-size headphones and the most advanced in-ear monitors, while keeping the rich, warm sound of the EC Zero T.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-amp.jpg?v=1791375043\" alt=\"Upgraded amplifier of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn-house 24-bit R2R DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MAX uses the same R2R module as the original EC Zero T: a 24-bit design built from 192 high-precision 0.1% resistors. An FPGA converts every signal to PCM and feeds four 24-bit R2R ladders, one for each half of the balanced left and right channels. Shanling has added DAC circuit and power-supply refinements developed for its SCD3.3 and SCD1.3R players, for a wider, deeper soundstage and more transparency in the mids and treble. OS (oversampling) mode sounds cleaner and more precise; NOS (non-oversampling) mode is smoother and more natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-r2r.jpg?v=1791375048\" alt=\"R2R DAC signal path of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFull power on battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4.4mm balanced output gives up to 1,300mW into 32Ω and the 3.5mm output up to 361mW, running straight from the battery, with no need for an external power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-power.jpg?v=1791375054\" alt=\"Headphone power of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX in battery mode\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTubes inspired by Shanling’s heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo low-voltage, power-efficient JAN6418 tubes sit in a custom anti-shock structure that eliminates microphonics and vibration, recreating the classic pairing of CD player and tubes from Shanling’s early days. Tube mode is thicker and warmer, with a beautifully flowing sound; transistor mode gives dynamic, hard-hitting energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-tubes.jpg?v=1791375060\" alt=\"JAN6418 tubes of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt like the old days, with modern construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main body is CNC-machined from one piece of aluminium for durability and rigidity, in a smooth titanium-grey finish with a new pattern on the CD cover and a few hidden details. The tempered-glass lid is tough enough for travel and gives a clear view of the spinning disc, and Shanling’s own interface starts quickly and keeps only the key controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-design.jpg?v=1791375066\" alt=\"Aluminium and tempered glass construction of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA stable, gapless CD mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn active magnetic clamp continuously adjusts its position and pressure on the disc, improving stability and reducing mechanical noise and vibration from the drive; every unit goes through long testing during production. The compact custom CD drive gives desktop-level performance in all conditions, with gapless playback for all CDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-mech.jpg?v=1791375071\" alt=\"Active magnetic clamp and custom CD system of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery on the go, external power at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5,500mAh battery gives up to about 8 hours from the 3.5mm output, 7.5 hours from 4.4mm, or 20 hours as a Bluetooth transmitter. At home, connect a USB-C power adapter (5V\/2A) and the MAX switches to a dedicated external power mode that bypasses the battery, while still trickle-charging it so it is always ready to take out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-battery.jpg?v=1791375077\" alt=\"Battery life and external power mode of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom earphones to hi-fi speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay CDs or use it as a USB DAC (PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512). Outputs include 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone sockets, 3.5mm and 4.4mm line outputs, and a 3.5mm S\/PDIF socket for coaxial or optical digital, plus Bluetooth 5.3 transmission to headphones or speakers with aptX Adaptive, aptX and SBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-io.jpg?v=1791375083\" alt=\"Inputs and outputs of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCD ripping:\u003c\/strong\u003e copy CDs to a USB drive at 1× speed (FAT32 drives only).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eButton lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e worry-free travel with no accidental presses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic volume slider:\u003c\/strong\u003e a touch from the great days of CD players, with smooth volume changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-photo-extras.jpg?v=1791375089\" alt=\"CD ripping, button lock and volume slider of the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlayback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD (custom mechanism, active magnetic clamp, gapless) · USB DAC up to PCM 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShanling 24-bit R2R (192 × 0.1% resistors) · OS \/ NOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransistor 211 \/ 1,300mW @ 32Ω (low \/ high gain) · tube 151 \/ 1,162mW · dynamic range 116dB · output impedance 0.7Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransistor 37 \/ 361mW @ 32Ω · tube 39 \/ 361mW · dynamic range 115dB · output impedance 0.4Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4mm: 4.2V (transistor), 3.6V (tube) · 3.5mm: 2.12V \/ 1.8V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTHD+N\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.02% (transistor) · 1% (tube)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDigital out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\/PDIF coaxial and optical (3.5mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 transmit · aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery and power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,500mAh · about 8h (3.5mm), 7.5h (4.4mm), 20h (Bluetooth) · USB-C 5V\/2A external power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.68-inch LCD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 × 150 × 28mm · 669g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: EC Zero T MAX, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick start guide and warranty card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare with the original \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-ec-zero-t-portable-cd-player-with-tube\"\u003eShanling EC Zero T\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-ec-mini-transportable-cd-player-dap\"\u003eShanling EC Mini\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62725109252483,"sku":"SHANLINGECZTMAX-TITANIUM","price":689.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/SHANLINGECZTMAX-TITANIUM_d25fe198-4748-4dd8-9bfb-879dd81ec4ca.jpg?v=1790785594","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}