Does the EC ZeroT work as a USB DAC with a computer?

Yes. It accepts USB audio up to 768kHz/32bit PCM and DSD512, so it can serve as a desktop DAC and amp as well as a CD player.

Can I use wireless headphones with it?

Yes, through Bluetooth 5.3 transmission with aptX Adaptive, aptX and SBC. It sends audio out to headphones or speakers; it does not receive Bluetooth audio.

What is the difference between the 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs?

The 3.5mm jack is single-ended and tops out at 330mW at 32Ω on DC power. The 4.4mm balanced jack is much stronger, up to 1220mW at 32Ω on DC power, with far better channel separation.

Does it have a tube mode?

The headphone amp specs list both transistor and tube output figures, so the amp offers a tube option alongside the solid-state path. Tube output is slightly less powerful than transistor output.

How big and heavy is it?

It measures 158 x 150 x 28mm and weighs about 669g, so it is closer to a small desktop unit than a pocket player.

The available information covers the player and its specs only; the box contents are not stated.

Where is the Shanling EC ZeroT Portable HiFi CD Player cheapest?

At Walmart, for $447.63, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the Shanling EC ZeroT Portable HiFi CD Player

The Shanling EC ZeroT is a portable CD player that doubles as a desktop headphone amp and USB DAC. It has a 1.68-inch LCD, a 3.5mm single-ended output and a 4.4mm balanced output, plus Bluetooth 5.3 transmission with aptX Adaptive so you can send disc audio to wireless headphones. The balanced output is the headline: it delivers far more power and much better channel separation than the 3.5mm jack, which suits harder-to-drive headphones. Against basic portable CD players it is bulkier and heavier at about 669g, and it is aimed at listeners who still play discs and want a proper headphone stage rather than a bare transport.

Best forCD collectors who also want a headphone ampDesktop listeners with hard-to-drive headphonesPeople who want to stream disc audio to Bluetooth headphonesBuyers wanting a balanced 4.4mm output in a portable player

Pros

Balanced 4.4mm output with high power, up to 1220mW at 32Ω on DC power
Strong channel separation on the balanced jack (103dB vs 79dB on 3.5mm)
USB DAC handles 768kHz/32bit PCM and DSD512
Bluetooth 5.3 transmit with aptX Adaptive for wireless headphones
1.68-inch LCD screen for track and setting info

Cons

About 669g and 28mm thick, heavy to carry around
No Bluetooth receive, so it transmits rather than accepts wireless audio
Output power drops on battery versus DC power
Single-ended 3.5mm output is modest and has lower separation

Shanling EC ZeroT Portable HiFi CD Player prices at every store

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About the Shanling EC ZeroT Portable HiFi CD Player

The Shanling EC ZeroT is a portable HiFi CD player in black. It has a 1.68-inch LCD display and two headphone outputs: a 3.5mm jack and a 4.4mm jack.

It can also work as a USB DAC, supporting up to 768kHz/32bit and DSD512. For wireless listening, it uses Bluetooth 5.3 and transmits with aptX Adaptive, aptX and SBC.

Each headphone output has transistor and tube modes, with low and high gain settings. A higher-power high-gain level is listed for use with DC power.

Color: Black
Dimensions: 158 x 150 x 28 mm
Weight: About 669 g
Screen: 1.68-inch LCD
USB DAC: Up to 768kHz/32bit, DSD512
Bluetooth: Version 5.3
Bluetooth codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC
3.5mm output, transistor: Low gain 57mW@32Ω; high gain 158mW@32Ω; high gain 330mW@32Ω (DC power)
3.5mm output, tube: Low gain 47mW@32Ω; high gain 158mW@32Ω; high gain 268mW@32Ω (DC power)
3.5mm performance: THD+N 0.02%; dynamic range 116dB; channel separation 79dB; SNR 115dB; noise 111dB
3.5mm impedance: Output impedance 4.7Ω
4.4mm output, transistor: Low gain 195mW@32Ω; high gain 551mW@32Ω; high gain 1220mW@32Ω (DC power)
4.4mm output, tube: Low gain 195mW@32Ω; high gain 551mW@32Ω; high gain 1087mW@32Ω (DC power)
4.4mm performance: THD+N 0.02%; dynamic range 117dB; channel separation 103dB; SNR 117dB; noise 108dB
4.4mm impedance: Output impedance 6.6Ω

Specifications

color: BlackSource
actual_color: BlackSource
size: 669gSource

Questions and answers

Does the EC ZeroT work as a USB DAC with a computer?: Yes. It accepts USB audio up to 768kHz/32bit PCM and DSD512, so it can serve as a desktop DAC and amp as well as a CD player.
Can I use wireless headphones with it?: Yes, through Bluetooth 5.3 transmission with aptX Adaptive, aptX and SBC. It sends audio out to headphones or speakers; it does not receive Bluetooth audio.
What is the difference between the 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs?: The 3.5mm jack is single-ended and tops out at 330mW at 32Ω on DC power. The 4.4mm balanced jack is much stronger, up to 1220mW at 32Ω on DC power, with far better channel separation.
Does it have a tube mode?: The headphone amp specs list both transistor and tube output figures, so the amp offers a tube option alongside the solid-state path. Tube output is slightly less powerful than transistor output.
How big and heavy is it?: It measures 158 x 150 x 28mm and weighs about 669g, so it is closer to a small desktop unit than a pocket player.
What is in the box?: The available information covers the player and its specs only; the box contents are not stated.
Where is the Shanling EC ZeroT Portable HiFi CD Player cheapest?: At Walmart, for $447.63, as of our latest check.