{"product_id":"shanling-cd50-ii-compact-cd-player","title":"Shanling CD50 Compact CD Player","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShanling CD50: A Compact Desktop CD Player\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Shanling CD50 is a pure CD player sized for a desk or a small speaker system. It measures 188 x 205 x 53 mm and weighs about 1.6 kg. This listing is the Black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt is the first model in Shanling's new 50 Line of smaller hi-fi components. The case combines aluminum with a glass front panel and a small display for playback information and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTray-Loading CD Mechanism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe CD50 uses a tray mechanism with an HD850 laser. Shanling says a tray is easier to load than top-loading designs, and safer and more reliable than slot loaders. Playback is gapless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCirrus Logic DAC and Rubycon Capacitors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC handles conversion. Shanling picked Rubycon capacitors as part of its tuning for a natural, pleasing tone. Digital filter options are available in the settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBalanced Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA pair of SGM8262 amplifiers drive the headphone outputs. The 4.4mm balanced jack delivers 830mW and the 3.5mm jack 210mW, both into 32 ohms. A gain switch helps match earphones and full-size headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow the CD50 Fits Your System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe RCA output has two modes. Line-Out mode feeds an integrated amplifier or receiver. Pre-Out mode lets you connect powered speakers directly, with volume on the remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCoaxial and optical outputs send the digital signal to an external DAC. The included IR remote handles playback and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWhat it will not do: CD is its only input, so there is no USB drive playback, Bluetooth or streaming. It plays CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, not SACDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Player Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop and small systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 188 mm wide, it is built for desks and compact speaker setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone listeners\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm outputs with dedicated amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowered speaker owners\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pre-Out mode connects straight to active speakers, with remote volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who already own a DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e — coaxial and optical outputs feed it directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for streaming or file playback\u003c\/strong\u003e — CD is its only source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the RCA outputs to your amplifier in Line-Out mode, or to powered speakers in Pre-Out mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor an external DAC, use the coaxial or optical output instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor headphones, plug into the front 3.5mm or 4.4mm balanced jack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the supplied power cable and switch on at the rear panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black or Silver; this listing is Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuild a desktop or headphone system around the CD50:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/powered-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePowered Speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDigital to Analog Converters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I connect the CD50 directly to powered speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Set the RCA output to Pre-Out mode and control volume with the included remote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDoes it play SACDs or music files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNo. Shanling lists CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, and CD is the only input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow much headphone power does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUp to 830mW into 32 ohms from the 4.4mm balanced output, and 210mW from the 3.5mm output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA power cable, IR remote and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Experts, Real Help\u003c\/strong\u003e — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eWant to learn more about CD players and headphone listening? 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