{"product_id":"shanling-ec-zero-t-portable-cd-player-with-tube-box-opened","title":"Shanling EC Zero T Portable CD Player with Tube (Box opened)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box opened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"a3-condition-note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this means:\u003c\/strong\u003e The box has been opened, so we can't sell it as new. It has been checked and works as it should, and it comes with all its accessories and the manual. No cosmetic marks: a unit with marks is listed as Cosmetic scratches and says so. Full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling EC Zero T is a high-end portable CD player that combines Shanling’s own 24-bit R2R DAC with a pair of JAN6418 tubes, so you can choose a tube or transistor sound. It drives headphones with up to 1,220mW from its 4.4mm output, streams CDs to Bluetooth headphones with aptX Adaptive, works as a USB DAC and has line and digital outputs for a hi-fi system, in a retro design inspired by the portable CD players of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p00.jpg?v=1791343269\" alt=\"Shanling EC Zero T high-end 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\/p01.jpg?v=1791347845\" alt=\"Features of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn in-house 24-bit R2R DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the trend set by Shanling’s desktop DACs, the EC Zero T brings an R2R DAC to portable CD players: Shanling’s “Kunlun” 24-bit architecture uses a network of 192 high-precision resistors instead of a delta-sigma chip, for a distinctively natural, analogue-like sound. Switch between oversampling (OS) and non-oversampling (NOS) modes to try the ideal presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p04.jpg?v=1791343516\" alt=\"The in-house 24-bit R2R DAC of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo JAN6418 tubes, two sounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of low-voltage, power-efficient JAN6418 tubes, suspended in a custom anti-shock structure to keep microphonics down, adds the extra charm of Shanling’s tube heritage. Tube mode gives a thicker, warmer, beautifully flowing sound; transistor mode is dynamic and hard-hitting. A balanced headphone amplifier built on two TI TPA6120A2 op-amps, with Panasonic tantalum capacitors, gives very low output impedance and plenty of current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p05.jpg?v=1791343288\" alt=\"The JAN6418 tubes of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p06.jpg?v=1791343521\" alt=\"The TPA6120A2 headphone amplifier of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA new generation of CD mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA new active magnetic clamp continuously adjusts its position and pressure on the disc, improving stability and greatly reducing mechanical noise and vibration. A new compact CD drive system gives desktop-level performance and gapless playback, advanced anti-shake systems keep playback smooth whether the player is flat or upright, walking or sitting, and every unit goes through a long testing and calibration process at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p02.jpg?v=1791343274\" alt=\"The active magnetic clamp of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p03.jpg?v=1791343279\" alt=\"Custom CD system, anti-shake systems and factory testing of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery on the go, external power at home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe built-in 5,500mAh battery gives up to 8 hours from the 3.5mm output, 7.5 hours from 4.4mm and 20 hours as a Bluetooth transmitter. At home, connect a USB-C power adapter (5V\/2A) and switch to external power mode for more output power and to keep the battery in good condition: the 4.4mm output rises from 551mW to 1,220mW (transistor) or 1,087mW (tube) into 32Ω.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p07.jpg?v=1791343283\" alt=\"Battery life and external power of the Shanling EC Zero T\" 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 (up to 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512). Outputs include 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone sockets, 3.5mm and 4.4mm line outs, a 3.5mm coaxial\/optical S\/PDIF output and Bluetooth 5.3 transmission 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\/p08.jpg?v=1791343294\" alt=\"Inputs and outputs of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOld-school design, modern build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid CNC-machined single-piece metal chassis and a tempered glass lid show the spinning CD, while a hardware volume slider, glass-protected tubes, an intuitive 1.68-inch screen and physical buttons with a dedicated button lock make it easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p09.jpg?v=1791343300\" alt=\"Retro design and robust construction of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p10.jpg?v=1791343532\" alt=\"CNC chassis and tempered glass lid of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p11.jpg?v=1791343527\" alt=\"Volume slider, protected tubes and screen of the Shanling EC Zero T\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShanling 24-bit R2R (192 resistors) · OS \/ NOS filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × JAN6418 tubes (tube mode) · 2 × TPA6120A2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e551mW @ 32Ω on battery · 1,220mW (transistor) \/ 1,087mW (tube) with external power · SNR 117dB · DNR 117dB · separation 103dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158mW @ 32Ω on battery · 330mW \/ 268mW with external power · SNR 115dB · separation 79dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOther outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm and 4.4mm line out · 3.5mm coaxial\/optical · Bluetooth 5.3 (aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB DAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 768kHz\/32-bit · DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,500mAh · 8h (3.5mm) · 7.5h (4.4mm) · 20h (Bluetooth) · external power USB-C 5V\/2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158 × 150 × 28mm · 669g · 1.68-inch LCD\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\u003eThe highest power figures need external power; on battery the 4.4mm output gives up to 551mW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanling’s other portable CD players include the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-ec-mini-transportable-cd-player-dap\"\u003eEC Mini\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-ec-play-portable-cd-player\"\u003eEC Play\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62817423196547,"sku":"SHANLINGECZEROT-BLACK-BGRADE-647585","price":287.76,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_3bfe690d-ce17-4660-a98e-22ce69b198ed.jpg?v=1767215818","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-ec-zero-t-portable-cd-player-with-tube-box-opened","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}