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SHANLING EC Zero Portable HiFi CD Player

SHANLING EC Zero Portable HiFi CD Player

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  • Last seen at $255.20 at Walmart on Nov 8.

Our take on the SHANLING EC Zero Portable HiFi CD Player

The Shanling EC Zero is a portable CD player with a built-in AKM AK4493S DAC, Bluetooth 5.3 transmission, and both 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs. It also works as a USB DAC at up to 768kHz/32bit and DSD512, and can rip CDs to a FAT32 USB drive as WAV files. Its balanced 4.4mm output delivers far more power than most portable CD players, which suits headphone listeners with harder-to-drive gear. It is larger and heavier than a pocket CD player, and the single-speed ripping is slow, so it fits desk and travel use more than pocket carry.

Best forCD collectors who want a modern portable playerHeadphone listeners who need balanced 4.4mm outputDesktop users who want a CD transport and USB DAC in oneDigitizing a CD collection to WAV files
Pros
  • Balanced 4.4mm output with high power, up to 836mW at 32Ω on external power
  • AKM AK4493S DAC with USB DAC support to 768kHz/32bit and DSD512
  • Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter with aptX Adaptive for wireless headphones
  • Built-in CD ripping to USB drive in WAV
  • Combined coaxial/optical 3.5mm digital output and line-outs
  • 1.68-inch LCD screen
Cons
  • Single-speed ripping is slow for large collections
  • Rips only to WAV, not FLAC or MP3
  • 575g and 28mm thick, not pocketable
  • Bluetooth is transmit-only, so no wireless input
  • No built-in battery specified; relies on USB-C power

SHANLING EC Zero Portable HiFi CD Player prices at every store

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by SHANLING AudioReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $255.20Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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About the SHANLING EC Zero Portable HiFi CD Player

The Shanling EC Zero is a portable CD player with a 1.68-inch LCD display. It uses an AKM AK4493S DAC and can also work as a USB DAC, supporting up to 768kHz/32bit and DSD512.

It has a 3.5mm headphone output and a 4.4mm headphone output, plus 3.5mm and 4.4mm line-outs. A 3.5mm combined coaxial/optical SPDIF port handles digital output. Bluetooth 5.3 lets it transmit to wireless headphones using aptX Adaptive, aptX or SBC.

It can rip CDs at 1x speed to a FAT32 USB drive in WAV format. Power comes in through USB-C at 5V / 2A, and external power raises headphone output power.

Color
Silver
Dimensions
158 x 150 x 28 mm
Weight
575 g
Screen
1.68-inch LCD
DAC
AKM AK4493S
USB DAC support
Up to 768kHz/32bit and DSD512
CD ripping
1x speed, to FAT32 USB drive, WAV format
Power input
USB-C, 5V / 2A
Digital output
3.5mm combined coaxial / optical SPDIF
Bluetooth
Version 5.3
Bluetooth codecs
Transmitter: aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC
3.5mm output power
Low gain: 52mW@32Ω; high gain: 122mW@32Ω; high gain with external power: 213mW@32Ω
3.5mm audio specs
THD+N 0.0004%; dynamic range 117dB; channel separation 79dB; signal-to-noise ratio 117dB; noise 111dB (low gain); output impedance 0.6Ω
4.4mm output power
Low gain: 211mW@32Ω; high gain: 525mW@32Ω; high gain with external power: 836mW@32Ω
4.4mm audio specs
THD+N 0.0004%; dynamic range 119dB; channel separation 103dB; signal-to-noise ratio 119dB; noise 107dB (low gain); output impedance 0.8Ω
Frequency response
USB DAC: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5dB); CD playback: 20Hz-20kHz (-0.5dB)
3.5mm line-out
2.05Vrms; frequency response 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5dB); THD+N 0.0005%; signal-to-noise ratio 117dB
4.4mm line-out
4.1Vrms; frequency response 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5dB); THD+N 0.0005%; signal-to-noise ratio 119dB

Specifications

color
SilverSource
actual_color
SilverSource
size
575gSource

Questions and answers

Can the EC Zero play CDs without external power?
The listed specs give a USB-C 5V/2A external power input and no internal battery figure, so plan on USB power for playback. Headphone output power rises when external power is connected.
Does it work as a USB DAC with a computer?
Yes. It supports USB DAC input up to 768kHz/32bit and DSD512, so it can serve as a desktop DAC alongside CD playback.
Can I rip CDs with it?
Yes, at single speed to a FAT32 USB drive in WAV format. Expect ripping to take about as long as the disc's running time.
Can I use it with wireless headphones?
Yes. Bluetooth 5.3 transmits with aptX Adaptive, aptX and SBC. It does not receive Bluetooth audio from a phone.
What headphones can it drive?
The 3.5mm output gives 52mW at 32Ω on low gain and 122mW on high gain, or 213mW on external power. The 4.4mm balanced output gives 211mW, 525mW and 836mW respectively, enough for most full-size headphones.
What is in the box?
The player itself. The listed specs do not name included accessories, so check the listing for cables and a power adapter.
Where is the SHANLING EC Zero Portable HiFi CD Player cheapest?
At Walmart, for $255.20, as of our latest check.

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