{"product_id":"shanling-ec-zero-t-portable-cd-player-with-tube","title":"Shanling EC Zero T Portable CD Player with Tube","description":"\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":57117493363075,"sku":"SHANLINGECZEROT-BLACK","price":569.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"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","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}