Shanling EC3 Compact CD Player - Black

Recommended Design 2024 – Hi-Fi Review China

Best Compact CD Player 2023 – EarStyle Magazine

A Modern Classic in a Compact Body

The CD Player That Brings Your Favorite Albums Back to Life

Pure Disc Playback for the Music Lover

The Shanling EC3 is a compact, high-performance CD player built for listeners who want traditional disc playback with today’s refined digital engineering. Designed for small spaces and premium two-channel systems, it delivers clean, dynamic sound—just add your favorite integrated amplifier and speakers.

Effortless Performance in Every Track

Shanling engineered the EC3 to sound bigger than its size suggests. A custom CD transport delivers stable, low-noise reading, preserving micro-details and dynamic impact. Its high-grade DAC provides exceptional clarity with smooth highs, articulate midrange, and firm, musical bass. The EC3 maintains outstanding channel separation and low distortion, making your CD collection feel brand new. Its precise internal clocking and robust architecture ensure timing accuracy and a refined, lifelike stage.

Expert Reviews & Quotes

"Shockingly refined for its price—open, clean, and warm in all the right ways." – EarStyle, 2023
"A compact CD solution that punches far above its size class." – Hi-Fi Review, 2024

Inside the Engineering Brilliance

At the heart of the EC3 is an ESS Sabre ES9219C DAC chosen for low noise, excellent dynamic range, and wide frequency response. The rigid CD mechanism reduces vibration for clean data extraction. A fully isolated power supply minimizes interference, maintaining purity in the analog output. Every design choice—from the chassis rigidity to the internal damping—works toward achieving quiet backgrounds and natural tonal balance.

Easy Connections for Any System

The EC3 integrates smoothly into both budget and high-end rigs. Use the analog RCA outputs for direct connection to integrated amplifiers, or tap into its coaxial digital output if you prefer running an external DAC. Its front headphone output makes late-night sessions simple and enjoyable.

A Small Player with Big System Flexibility

Whether spinning discs in a dedicated listening room, feeding a desktop audio setup, or adding warmth to a compact stereo, the EC3 fits effortlessly into any lifestyle. Its minimal footprint makes it ideal for apartments, offices, and space-conscious audiophiles.

Compact, elegant, and remarkably detailed, the Shanling EC3 is the CD player that proves small-scale design can deliver big, beautiful sound.

Product Features

ESS Sabre DAC delivers clean, dynamic sound with smooth high frequencies
Stable, low-noise CD transport ensures accurate disc reading
Compact chassis fits easily into modern audio setups
High-quality analog output stage provides warm, natural playback
Coaxial digital output for external DAC integration
Headphone jack for personal listening
Clear OLED display for simple navigation

Product Specs

Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Noise floor: < 2 µV
THD (analog output): < 0.002%
THD (digital output): < 0.0008%
Line level output voltage: 2.0V RMS
D/A-converter: ESS ES9219C
Power supply: Internal regulated supply
Power consumption: < 10W
Dimensions WxHxD: 7.2" x 2.4" x 7.9"
Weight: 3.3 lbs

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