{"product_id":"shanling-et3-evo-digital-transport","title":"Shanling ET3 EVO Digital Transport","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 ET3 EVO — A Compact CD Transport for Your DAC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe ET3 EVO is Shanling's top-loading CD transport, built for one job: feeding a high-quality digital signal to an external DAC. It has no DAC or analog outputs of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eShanling calls the ET3 its best-selling CD transport. The EVO adds a new look: a dark grey chassis, carbon-like texture on the front panel and CD cover, and a shiny red control wheel. Inside, Shanling optimized the power supply and digital transport circuit for \"a slight gain in overall audio transparency.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFive Digital Outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAlongside coaxial, optical and AES\/EBU, the ET3 EVO adds I2S and USB outputs. I2S and USB carry up to 768 kHz\/32-bit PCM and DSD512. Coaxial, optical and AES\/EBU carry up to 192 kHz\/32-bit PCM and DSD64.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTop-Loading Philips Drive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDiscs load from the top onto a Philips SAA7824 CD drive with an HD850 laser. It reads CD, CD-R and CD-RW, and supports MQA-CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eUpsampling and Network Playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA CT7302CL chip offers All-to-DSD or All-to-PCM upsampling. Beyond discs, the ET3 EVO plays files from a USB drive and streams over dual-band Wi-Fi with DLNA and AirPlay. It accepts Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, AAC and SBC, and can act as a NAS server for a connected USB drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow the ET3 EVO Fits Your System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe ET3 EVO sits between your discs and your DAC. Connect it to the DAC with whichever digital output the DAC accepts, and the DAC feeds your amplifier as usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eIt will not work on its own with an amplifier or powered speakers that only have analog inputs. You need a DAC, or an amp or speakers with a matching digital input. I2S is not standardized across brands, so check your DAC's I2S input before using that connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This CD Transport 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\u003eYou already own a DAC you love\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ET3 EVO lets that DAC do the converting for your CDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour DAC has I2S or USB inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — both carry up to 768 kHz PCM and DSD512, beyond standard S\/PDIF limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou have files as well as discs\u003c\/strong\u003e — USB drive playback, DLNA, AirPlay and Bluetooth input are built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace is tight\u003c\/strong\u003e — the case is just 188 mm wide and 255 mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou want a CD player with analog outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is not the one; it is a digital-only transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eChoose the output your DAC accepts: I2S, USB, AES\/EBU, coaxial or optical. Connect it with the matching digital cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eJoin your Wi-Fi network for DLNA and AirPlay, or plug in a USB drive for file playback. Use the front wheel and buttons, the included remote, or Shanling's companion app.\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003eBuilding around the ET3 EVO? Here are some good companions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/digital-to-analog-converters\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eDACs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ET3 EVO needs one to make sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/interconnect-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eInterconnect cables\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — coaxial, AES\/EBU or USB, depending on your DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/integrated-amplifiers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eIntegrated amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the next box after your DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/bookshelf-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eBookshelf speakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — to finish a compact desktop system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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;\"\u003eDo I need a separate DAC?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. Shanling developed the ET3 EVO as a pure digital transport, so a DAC does the conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat changed from the original ET3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eA new dark grey look with a red control wheel, plus power supply and digital circuit optimizations. Shanling says the EVO otherwise keeps the same features as the ET3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhich discs will it play?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eCD, CD-R and CD-RW, with MQA-CD support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan it play music files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes, from a USB drive, including DSD, FLAC, WAV and many other formats. It also streams over Wi-Fi with DLNA and AirPlay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat does the upsampling do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe CT7302CL chip can convert everything to DSD or to PCM before it goes to your DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\n40+ Years of Expertise — Since 1981, we've helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n60-Day Money-Back Guarantee — Take your time. Listen, enjoy, and make sure it's right for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nReal Experts, Real Help — Our team is here to answer your questions at 800-942-0220, weekdays 9am–6pm EST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFree Shipping — On orders over $49, delivered to your door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nFlexible Payment Options — Financing available so you can start listening now.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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 transports, digital connections, or choosing a DAC? 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