The Shanling EC Zero T is a premium portable CD player built for listeners who want the nostalgia of CDs with modern, high-end performance on the go. An active magnetic clamp, gapless playback, and advanced anti-shake design deliver stable, skip-free listening with reduced vibration and mechanical noise. For sound quality, it combines an in-house 24-bit R2R DAC (with NOS/OS switching) and dual JAN6418 tubes for a rich, engaging character, powered by a strong TPA6120A2-based amp with 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced outputs. With a 5500mAh battery for up to 8 hours and Bluetooth 5.3 with aptX Adaptive, it’s a true audiophile CD player you can take anywhere.
Features
- Active Magnetic Clamp
- Anti-Shake Skip-Free Playback
- Gapless CD Playback
- 24-bit R2R DAC (NOS/OS)
- Dual JAN6418 Tubes
- 3.5mm + 4.4mm Outputs
Active Magnetic Clamp Improved Disc Stability
New active magnetic design continuously adjusts its position and pressure on the disc, effectively improving the stability of the spin, which significantly reduces undesired mechanical noise and vibrations of the CD drive.
Gapless CD Playback
Built with a new compact CD Drive System, ensuring a desktop-level performance, while providing gapless lay-back for all the CDs.
Advanced Anti-Shake Systems
Designed with increased focus on portable use, EC Zero T utilizes a range of systems that provide uninterrupted and skip-free CD playback while listening on the go. Vertical or horizontal position, walking or sitting down, the playback stability stays the same.
Top-Grade Construction
Each unit undergoes a long testing procedure during the production cycle, guaranteeing a perfectly balanced and stable CD mechanism, so critical for ideal disc rotation and audio reproduction.
In-House Developed 24-bit R2R DAC
EC Zero T follows the trend set by our desktop DACs and brings the unique R2R DAC to the world of Portable CD players. 24-bit architecture with 192 high-precision 0.1% resistors, offering such distinctively sounding alternative to basic Delta-Sigma DAC designs. And with extra Non-Oversampling / Oversampling switching to further experiment with the ideal sound reproduction.
Pair of JAN6418 Tubes
A pair of low-voltage and power-efficient tubes, suspended in a custom-designed anti-shock structure to eliminate all microphonics and vibrations, adding extra charm to the sound of EC Zero T. Recreating the classic combination of CD Players and Tubes, so typical for the early days of Shanling.
TPA6120A2 High-Current Op-Amp
Balanced headphone amplifier based around a pair of our favorite TPA6120 op-amps, combined with Panasonic tantalum capacitors. The proven key to the natural sounding, yet highly powerful output of Shanling devices.
Built-in Battery On-the-Go
Enjoy the independence of a truly portable CD player thanks to the built-in 5500mAh battery, which provides up to 8 hours of continuous listening absolutely everywhere. And when you have time to sit down, connect a USB-C Power adapter to the EC Zero T, switching it into a dedicated External power mode to provide increased power output and preserving long-term battery condition.
Bluetooth V5.3
Connect to Bluetooth headphones or speakers, supporting aptX Adaptive, aptX and SBC codecs.
Powerful Headphone Output
When combined with the external power supply, EC Zero T provides up to 1220mW @ 320 Balanced / 330mW @ 32Ω Single-Ended output power, making it suitable for even the demanding audiophile headphones.
