Best Digital Source Component 2024 – HiFi Review Asia
Editor’s Choice 2024 – Audio Desktop Digest
Rediscover Your Music Library in Stunning Detail
A next-generation SACD player that brings state-of-the-art digital engineering to disc lovers and modern streamers alike.
A Modern Player for Every Listening Style
The Shanling SCD1.3 is built for music fans who want the best of both worlds—physical media and high-resolution digital playback. It effortlessly plays SACDs, CDs, and digital files with remarkable clarity, making it the perfect centerpiece for a two-channel system. Just connect it to your amplifier or DAC and enjoy the luxurious sound of premium disc playback.
Smooth, Natural, and Exceptionally Revealing
Shanling’s dedicated audio architecture brings a rich, full-bodied character to SACD playback, with clean treble, articulate midrange, and deep, controlled bass. Its stable transport mechanism ensures smooth data retrieval, while the high-performance DAC provides exceptional imaging and low noise. Whether you’re spinning a favorite SACD or streaming a hi-res file, the SCD1.3 delivers music with a level of refinement that stands far above typical disc players.
What the Professionals Say
“A superb performer—SACDs sound vivid, dimensional, and effortlessly musical.” — HiFi Review Asia, 2024
“One of the best multifunction disc players on the market today. Smooth, quiet transport and reference-grade digital output.” — Digital Fidelity Review, 2024
Engineered for Purity and Precision
A premium D/A conversion stage ensures ultra-low distortion and accurate frequency response, while the vibration-damped chassis keeps mechanical noise to an absolute minimum. The precision transport mechanism is designed for longevity and stable tracking. Every element of the SCD1.3 is crafted to reduce interference and preserve musical integrity.
Input Options for Modern Systems
The SCD1.3 includes digital outputs for use with an external DAC, along with analog outputs for traditional stereo rigs. Its USB input supports playback of high-resolution digital files, giving you the freedom to enjoy music from computers and storage devices as easily as from discs.
Perfect for Disc Lovers, Streamers, and Hybrid Systems
Ideal for two-channel listening rooms, hybrid digital setups, and collections that span both SACD and CD formats. Use it as a standalone player or as a high-quality transport feeding an external DAC. Its quiet operation and compact footprint make it a natural fit for any media console or audio rack.
The Ultimate Upgrade for Disc Playback
If you want your SACDs and CDs to sound their absolute best, the SCD1.3 is a beautifully engineered solution built for serious music enjoyment.
