Shanling - ET3

Desktop CD Transport

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Why Shanling is Special

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Designed in China

Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation speaks for itself 🏆!


I believe that when a brand has decades of proven excellence, you can invest with confidence knowing your purchase is backed by years of audio engineering expertise. These products come from manufacturers with extensive histories of innovation and unwavering commitment to sonic excellence. Think of them like luxury watch brands - their reputation has been earned through decades of consistent quality and innovation.


With their extensive history of innovation and countless satisfied customers worldwide, you can be confident your investment is backed by proven audio engineering expertise and industry leadership 📈.


When you see "🎖️ Established & Reputed" products, expect time-tested excellence from manufacturers who've consistently demonstrated mastery in audio engineering for generations.

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Born in 1988

Why we love this DAC/Amp

Premium Economy

Sensible spending meets sophisticated quality in perfect harmony 💫.


I tend to describe premium economy products as finding that sweet spot where exceptional value meets refined performance. Think of it like business class comfort at economy prices - you're getting significantly more than what you paid for. These headphones deliver a refined listening experience that rivals more expensive alternatives, making them an intelligent choice for discerning listeners who appreciate both value and excellence.


This thoughtfully curated selection demonstrates our commitment to bringing you outstanding sound quality and robust construction without requiring a significant financial investment. Each product has been meticulously evaluated to ensure it delivers performance characteristics typically associated with higher price brackets.


When you see "💎 Premium Economy" products, expect refined audio experiences that bridge the gap between entry-level and high-end offerings, delivering impressive clarity and features at accessible price points.


Serious Audiophiles Only

For those who have ventured deep into high-fidelity audio 🎯, the pursuit of sonic excellence becomes an endless journey of discovery and refinement. I believe that serious audiophiles demand equipment that can satisfy the most exacting standards and deliver performance that pushes boundaries. These products represent the pinnacle of acoustic engineering, incorporating advanced technologies and meticulous craftsmanship that enable them to reproduce music with utmost fidelity.


Each product has undergone rigorous evaluation to ensure it delivers exceptional performance that discerning listeners demand, from precise frequency response to impeccable detail retrieval and sophisticated sound staging. These devices incorporate premium components and engineering excellence that justify their position at the apex of audio performance.


When you encounter "🦈 Serious Audiophiles Only" products, expect uncompromising performance that satisfies the most demanding requirements and elevates critical listening to new heights.

Audiophile Community Favourite

When I see a product that keeps coming up in forums, Reddit threads, and community meet-ups, I know it’s earned its place. "Audiophile Community Favourite" is our way of spotlighting the gear that real listeners — not just reviewers — swear by. 🦋


These are products that enjoy a sort of cult following for all the right reasons: consistently great tuning, build, and value. They're the kind of recommendations you'd get from a friend deep in the hobby. If you're the type who likes going with a proven crowd-pleaser, these picks are beloved by thousands of ears.


When you see '🦋 Audiophile Community Favourite' products, expect reliable recommendations backed by passionate users, often refined over years of trust and love from the community.

Incredibly Popular

Some things deserve all the attention ⭐!


I've found that when something becomes incredibly popular in the audio world, it's usually for very good reasons. This exceptional audio gear has earned widespread popularity by consistently delivering outstanding performance that resonates with listeners across diverse preferences and experiences. Think of it like that blockbuster movie that everyone loves - sometimes, universal appeal indicates genuine quality rather than just marketing hype.


The widespread acclaim isn't just about trend or marketing - it's a testament to genuine quality and performance that has been consistently demonstrated through real-world usage. This popularity has been earned through merit, delivering reliable satisfaction to countless users 📈.


When you encounter "🥇 Incredibly Popular" products, expect proven excellence validated by the collective experience of satisfied users who've made these their go-to choice.

Our Team's Favourite

Cause after all, we are audiophiles first 🎧!


In my experience, when our entire team gets excited about something, you know it's genuinely exceptional. This audio gear has captured the hearts and minds of our seasoned experts, distinguishing itself as a standout favourite among people who test hundreds of products every year. Think of it like getting a unanimous recommendation from a panel of audio critics - when everyone agrees, you pay attention.


These selections have not only met but exceeded our rigorous standards, earning enthusiastic endorsement from our audio specialists who've tested everything from budget options to flagship models. When you choose these products, you're selecting gear that has been thoroughly vetted and passionately embraced by genuine experts 🏆.


When you choose "💙 Our Team's Favourite" products, expect expertly vetted excellence backed by genuine enthusiasm from people who live and breathe audio every day.

Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

I tend to describe Bluetooth audio as wireless freedom with fewer strings attached — literally. When you see Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth, it means you can pair your headphones or IEMs with phones, laptops, or even TVs — all without reaching for a cable 🎶. It’s convenient, clutter-free, and great for everyday listening.


What’s happening behind the scenes is your gear is using Bluetooth codecs like SBC, AAC, LDAC, or aptX to compress and transmit your music wirelessly. Better codecs mean higher quality and lower latency. Of course, there’s a trade-off — Bluetooth won’t match the quality of wired gear, but today’s advancements have made the gap much smaller than before.


When you see '✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth' products, expect: tangle-free convenience and solid sound quality — great for commuting, workouts, or casual listening.


Why it Sounds Amazing

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Chip: Ingenic X2000

Decodes Upto

When I see "Decodes up to" listed in product specs, I think of it like a music translator that speaks more languages than you’ll ever need. It tells you how far a DAC or audio device can go in handling hi-res formats—think PCM, DSD, or MQA—and at what resolution. 🧠🎶


Technically, this refers to the maximum bit depth and sample rate a DAC can process—like 32-bit/768kHz PCM or DSD512. The higher these numbers, the more detailed and lifelike the audio can potentially sound. But remember, real-world improvements depend on the recording quality and your headphones, not just specs alone.

Shanling Presents Their All-New Dedicated Digital CD Transport - The ET3

Shanling continues to expand its lineup of compact top-loading CD players with the introduction of ET3. Unlike its predecessor, Shanling EC3, which catered to a diverse audience, ET3 is purpose-built for a specific use – serving as a high-quality digital transport for high-end DACs. With standard digital outputs and additional advanced I2S and USB outputs, ET3 allows for the transmission of super high-resolution files beyond the capabilities of regular coaxial or optical connections. ET3 is equipped to read these high-resolution files from connected USB drives or can be seamlessly integrated with your local wireless network for DLNA streaming.

Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity And Can Act As A NAS Server

Shanling ET3 is primarily designed for CD input and offers both turntable and interface functionalities. It supports both wired and wireless input, providing a wide range of output interfaces to connect with your home's decoding equipment. ET3 has dual-band WiFi capability and supports various playback methods such as ALNA, AirPlay, and NAS. Moreover, it can serve as a NAS server, enabling other devices on the local area network to access and play ET3's song content through NAS DMS when a USB drive is inserted into ET3 and connected to the network. You also get Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for access to music streaming apps on your phone.

Features Dual-Core Chipset And A Upscaling Chip For High-Resolution Audio

Shanling ET3 is powered by the high-performance dual-core Ingenic X2000 chip, built on the Xburst2 architecture, which delivers enhanced computing power and low-latency startup. The device also features the upscaling chip CT7302CL, enabling All to DSD and All to PCM conversion. Additionally, the Philips SAA7824 CD Drive ensures a stable and reliable performance for the device.

Supports MQA-CD With Unfolding And Comes Equipped With A Host Of Output Options

Shanling ET3 is a unique CD player that offers rare support for MQA-CD. It can perform MQA Core unfolding and MQA decoding when connected to an I²S decoding device. Additionally, ET3 supports MQA Full Decoder, allowing independent expansion of MQA-CD and MQA files. As a CD turntable, it offers multiple digital output interfaces, with USB supporting up to 768kHz/32bit, DSD512; I²S output supporting up to 768kHz/32bit, DSD512; and Coaxial / Optical / AES output supporting up to PCM 192 kHz / 32bit, DSD 64.

NOTE: Not available for USB Output.

Dual-Band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 Connectivity And Can Act As A NAS Server

Shanling ET3 is primarily designed for CD input and offers both turntable and interface functionalities. It supports both wired and wireless input, providing a wide range of output interfaces to connect with your home's decoding equipment. ET3 has dual-band WiFi capability and supports various playback methods such as ALNA, AirPlay, and NAS. Moreover, it can serve as a NAS server, enabling other devices on the local area network to access and play ET3's song content through NAS DMS when a USB drive is inserted into ET3 and connected to the network. You also get Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for access to music streaming apps on your phone.

Features Dual-Core Chipset And A Upscaling Chip For High-Resolution Audio

Shanling ET3 is powered by the high-performance dual-core Ingenic X2000 chip, built on the Xburst2 architecture, which delivers enhanced computing power and low-latency startup. The device also features the upscaling chip CT7302CL, enabling All to DSD and All to PCM conversion. Additionally, the Philips SAA7824 CD Drive ensures a stable and reliable performance for the device.

Supports MQA-CD With Unfolding And Comes Equipped With A Host Of Output Options

Shanling ET3 is a unique CD player that offers rare support for MQA-CD. It can perform MQA Core unfolding and MQA decoding when connected to an I²S decoding device. Additionally, ET3 supports MQA Full Decoder, allowing independent expansion of MQA-CD and MQA files. As a CD turntable, it offers multiple digital output interfaces, with USB supporting up to 768kHz/32bit, DSD512; I²S output supporting up to 768kHz/32bit, DSD512; and Coaxial / Optical / AES output supporting up to PCM 192 kHz / 32bit, DSD 64.

NOTE: Not available for USB Output.

Expertly Designed With Metal Body And Features A LCD Display On The Front

The Shanling ET3 shares the same design as EC3, featuring a compact CNC-machined metal body, with dimensions of 18.8 x 25.5 x 6.8cm, making it smaller than A4 paper. The CD player has an open-cover design and utilises elegant black and grey tempered glass for its CD cover, adding to its light and sophisticated appearance. On the front, there is a 320*290 LCD full-view display with a simple user interface design.

Best Paired With Shanling EH3 For A Complete Desktop Setup

The Shanling ET3 was designed to complement the Shanling EH3 DAC & Amplifier, creating an ideal desktop setup. The two devices are connected using 12S, ensuring seamless and high-quality audio transmission. With this setup, you can enjoy all your music files in DSD format, ranging from CDs to wireless streaming, providing a truly immersive and versatile audio experience for your desktop setup.

Expertly Designed With Metal Body And Features A LCD Display On The Front

The Shanling ET3 shares the same design as EC3, featuring a compact CNC-machined metal body, with dimensions of 18.8 x 25.5 x 6.8cm, making it smaller than A4 paper. The CD player has an open-cover design and utilises elegant black and grey tempered glass for its CD cover, adding to its light and sophisticated appearance. On the front, there is a 320*290 LCD full-view display with a simple user interface design.

Best Paired With Shanling EH3 For A Complete Desktop Setup

The Shanling ET3 was designed to complement the Shanling EH3 DAC & Amplifier, creating an ideal desktop setup. The two devices are connected using 12S, ensuring seamless and high-quality audio transmission. With this setup, you can enjoy all your music files in DSD format, ranging from CDs to wireless streaming, providing a truly immersive and versatile audio experience for your desktop setup.

Volume Control Knob

Shanling ET3 features a volume control knob that allows you to control the volume conveniently.

Display Screen

Shanling ET3 embeds a display screen to display the playback details.

Meticulous Design

Shanling ET3 is crafted with a compact CNC-machined metal body for enhanced durability and impeccable aesthetics.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. 1x Remote Control
2. 1x Disc Cover
3. 1x Power Cable
4. 1x Quick Start Guide
5. Other Documents


All You Need To Know About The Shanling ET3

CD Drive System
Philips SAA7824 Servo
Disc Compatibility
CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MQA-CD
System
Ingenic X2000 Platform, Developed In-House
Screen
IPS 320 X290
Controls
Multifunctional Wheel & Hardware Buttons
Remote Control
Companion App
USB Drive Audio Format Support
DSD (".Iso", ".Dsf", ".Dff") *DST ISO Not Supported
ISO / DXD / APE / FLAC / WAV / AIFF / AlF / DTS / MP3 / WMA / AAC / OGG / ALAC / MP2 / M4A / AC3 / M3U / M3U8 / OPUS


1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Shanling - ET3 comes with a 1 Year warranty from Shanling that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Shanling's warranty in India.

Setting the Standard for Audio Excellence Since 1988

Founded in 1988 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Shanling has been a key player in the audio industry for over 30 years. Specializing in audio products, it gained recognition for its Hi-Fi stereo amplifier and expanded into Hi-Res portable music players, amplifiers, headphones, DACs, and more. Committed to innovation and integrity, Shanling incorporates patented technologies like SONY LDAC, Hi-Res from the Japanese Audio Association, and others, ensuring top-notch product quality. Renowned for its dedication, Shanling has become a trusted name in the industry, prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Over the years, Shanling has maintained strong relationships with high-end manufacturers, solidifying its position as one of the most respected companies in the audio industry. The spirit of innovation and dedication to quality continues to drive Shanling as it evolves and expands its range of audio products, catering to the needs of audio enthusiasts worldwide.

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The ET3 internalises an Ingenic X2000 chip loaded with Shanling’s own code for Bluetooth streaming (LDAC, AAC, SBC) plus wi-fi (but not Ethernet) streaming via UPnP or AirPlay.

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Other Details


Generic Name CD Player
Importer Details Importers Name: Ferrari Video
Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020
Contact No: 044-24420733
Dimensions 29 x 21 x 8 CM
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: Shenzhen Shanling Digital Technology Development Co., Ltd
Address: No. 10, Chiwan 1 Road, Shekou District of Shenzhen City, P.R.C.
Package Contents Shanling ET3
1x Remote ControL,1x Disc Cover
1x Power Cable
1x Quick Start Guide
Other Documents


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Customer Reviews

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Hari Iyer (Mumbai)
Shangling ET-3 Ownership review

Last week my much awaited Shangling ET-3 CD transport arrived after a 7 weeks of pre-order wait period. I waited for 4 days to install and setup them because of the time required for me to get familar with the setup and install procedure.
Its PnP only for the CD if you do not want to use any of the upscaling features and are happy with the native sampling rate of the CD. If not you will need to setup the Shangling for upsampling functions and enjoy the added benefit of this Transport.

User interface is very simple and straight forward and you get used to the menu after 2 or 3 passes. I have used the AES/EBU output of this transport to connect to my RME SPDIF input. After using the Shangling + RME ADI-FS AD/DA converter i now feel that buying the RME 6 months ago was a wise decision and it was not a outdated purchase though it being a very basic AD/DA converter. I am using the DSD256 upsampling setup in the transport with DSD native output (other option was DOP and D2P - which are yet to be tested by me for SQ). The upsamping is genuine and not fancy and it removes all the harshness of the 44.1KHz native CD samping and add a lot of warmath and mellowness to the AES/EBU output which is to my liking. Also the sound stage and imaging is very relaxed and natural sounding. You can make out this difference in vocals and makes me listen more. The DSD256 sampling rates also applies to the Bluetooth receiver and USB files.
I need to install an Eddict player to scan music on the 64GB pendrive that i connected at the back which help me to organize all my music in folders with all details of genere, artist etc. The Eddict interface is a superb interface that is known to me till now and very powerful for transferring files from wireless wi-fi conncetions from your mobile or laptop and play it directly on DSD256. The USB files also plays in DSD256 format and thankfully my RME AD/DA convertor supports QUAD speed @ 192KHz sampling rate.

The Shangling external clock is a slave and i am using the RME AD/DA clock as master clock by upsampling the RME for QUAD speed. This is indicated by a fixed (ok) white LED. If not synced the white LED blinks (indicating Error).
Unfortunately i do not have any iOS device at home (no iphone, ipad or MAC book) hence could not test Airplay interface for Spotify played from my Android mobile. What i could test was how Spotify sounded with the Bluetooth interface of the Shangling. For Bluetooth i am using LADP hi-res lossless connection with aptx endpoint. This gives me loosless quality (atleast theoretically) with my bluetooth interface. This particular format developed by Sony tranfer files at 3 times the speed of the standard bluetooth and hence does not loose any bit during transfer. This received bluetooth input is again upsampled with the DSD256 format before its fed to the RME AD/DA with the AES/EBU output to SPDIF in.
Enough about the above rattle. But how is the SQ - Sunta kaisa hai - that's what all matters? Right?

With the CD playback - with native samping rate - the highs are a bit rolled-off and can be a bit harsh. With the DSD256 upsamping the added warmth, melloness and natural tone sound very close to any analgue playback. It reminds me of playback of a high-end TT setup played using vinyl records over a phono preamplifier. This format will be a preferred option if your DAC, speakers and amplifiers are on the brigher side. But i enjoy using this setup even with my hardware. My previous Marantz UD-7007 BR player in comparasion was much harsher an not at all mellow sounding. You can mistake details and now i realize that was all noise and distortion after listening to the Shangling.

USB playback - sounds better than the Marantaz and also the Eddict UI has better controls and flexibility over the dated marantz interface. SQ wise i still can upsample the format to native DSD256 - and i am not complaniing. The SQ is depending upon the source recording which mostly is mp3 and FLAC formats for me

Spotify over Bluetooth receiver - i need to compare Airplay with LDAP hi-res to quantify any SQ difference between the two to justify investing in any iOS device which has always been way out of my budget. Only if the difference is huge it makes a sensible investment - else not. This is for another day comparison. As of now the upsampled spotify with DSD256 sounds good enough for me - given the 320kbs signal from the source.

Hey there,

Thank you for taking the time to write this detailed review, we really appreciate the genuine feedback! Your review will definitely help fellow audiophiles to make an informed decision.

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Ramesh Tgo (Chennai)
Goldilox cd transport

Unreal value for the price. Extremely organic sound and very lifelike vocals

Hey Ramesh,
We're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product. We're glad that you had a great listening experience!

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Manish Sabharwal (Ghaziabad)
A hidden gem

This CD transport competes with the big boys in terms of overall sound quality, natural tone and wide soundstage. Boasts of added features difficult to find in current competition.

Hey Manish, thanks a lot for your amazing review!

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Mohit Aggarwal (Mumbai)
Markedly better than streaming

There is definitely a difference between the sound of ET3 compared with the digital streaming with ET3 sounding more organic.

Hey Mohit, thanks a lot for your amazing review!