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The Shanling EC Play is a compact portable CD player and HiFi DAC in Silver, featuring a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC, up to 700mW @ 32Ω from its 4.4mm balanced output, Bluetooth 6.0, and up to 12 hours of battery life. It is part of Shanling's EC portable CD player range.
This listing is the Silver finish. The EC Play is also available in Black.
Key specifications
- DAC: Cirrus Logic CS43198
- Amplifier: 2 x SGM8262-2
- Output power: up to 700mW @ 32Ω (4.4mm, high gain), 177mW @ 32Ω (3.5mm, high gain)
- Bluetooth: 6.0, receiver LDAC/AAC/SBC, transmitter SBC
- USB DAC: up to 384kHz/32-bit and DSD256
- Supported discs: CD, CD-R, CD-RW
- Battery: 3450mAh, up to 12 hours
- Size and weight: 142 x 125.1 x 26mm, approx. 418g
Shanling EC Play Portable CD Player
Shanling designed the EC Play to bring the portable CD player back into everyday use. It is smaller than any of its predecessors, weighing just 418g, and is built from durable aluminium throughout.
Active Magnetic Clamp | Proven EC Zero System
An active magnetic clamp continuously adjusts its position and pressure on the disc, improving rotational stability and reducing mechanical noise and vibration from the CD drive.
Custom CD System | Designed by CD Experts
The EC Play uses a custom CD drive developed by engineers with decades of CD player experience, delivering desktop-level playback accuracy and full gapless playback support.
Cirrus Logic CS43198 | Hi-Fi Grade DAC
The flagship-grade Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC provides precise technical performance alongside a musical presentation. Shanling's custom tuning further refines the sound signature.
Dual SGM8262 Amplifiers | Powerful Headphone Output
Dual dedicated headphone amplifiers deliver up to 700mW @ 32Ω, with accurate 100-step volume control. The EC Play works equally well with sensitive earphones and demanding full-size headphones.
Bluetooth 6.0 | Two-Way Connection
Use the EC Play as a Bluetooth transmitter to connect directly to wireless headphones or speakers, or switch to receiver mode to use it as a Bluetooth DAC/amp for streaming from a smartphone or other device. If you want a more feature-rich option, the Shanling EC Mini adds DAP functionality and Hi-Res Audio Bluetooth.
USB DAC Mode | Full Hi-Res Audio Support
An asynchronous USB module supports high-resolution playback up to PCM 384kHz/32-bit and DSD256, allowing the DAC to operate at full capability when connected to a computer or tablet.
More Than a Portable CD Player | Home Hi-Fi Compatible
The EC Play's multifunctional design makes it straightforward to integrate into desktop setups, bedside systems, or larger home hi-fi speaker systems.
Built-in 3450mAh Battery | Extended Playback Time
The 3450mAh battery delivers up to 12 hours of continuous playback, making the EC Play Shanling's longest-lasting portable CD player to date.
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Specification
| Dimensions | (W x H x D) 142 x 125.1 x 26 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 418 g |
| Display | 1.12 in screen |
| Supported discs | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| DAC | Cirrus Logic CS43198 |
| Amplifier | 2 x SGM8262-2 |
| Capacity | 3450 mAh |
| Battery | life Up to 12 hours |
| Supported resolution | Up to 384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD256 |
| CD playback | 20 Hz–20 kHz |
| USB DAC | 20 Hz–40 kHz |
| Bluetooth | version 6.0 |
| Bluetooth | receiver codecs LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Bluetooth | transmitter codecs SBC |
| 3.5mm Output power (low gain) | 44 mW @ 32 ohm (1.19 Vrms) |
| 3.5mm Output power (high gain) | 177 mW @ 32 ohm (2.38 Vrms) |
| THD+N | 0.0006 % (A-weighted, 2 V) |
| Channel separation | 73 dB @ 32 ohm |
| Dynamic range | 120 dB |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 121 dB |
| Noise floor | >113 dB |
| Output impedance | 0.5 ohm |
| 4.4mm Output power (low gain) | 177 mW @ 32 ohm (2.38 Vrms) |
| 4.4mm Output power (high gain) | 700 mW @ 32 ohm (4.75 Vrms) |
| THD+N | 0.0005 % (A-weighted, 2 V) |
| Dynamic range | 106 dB @ 32 ohm / 125 dB (max) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 125 dB |
| Noise floor | >111 dB |
| Output impedance | 0.8 ohm |
What's Included
- Shanling EC Play Portable CD Player
- Charging cable
- Quick Guide
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About the Shanling SHANLINGECPLAY-SILVER
From our tech experts at CEN
A Shanling digital audio player, a dedicated source for people who have outgrown listening on a phone.
Who it suits
Listeners running decent headphones who suspect the source is the limiting factor. It usually is: the converter and output stage in a phone are built to a budget and a power envelope. Shanling is known for well-built portable players and DACs.
Our tech experts advise
Match the output to your headphones — sensitive in-ears and demanding over-ears want very different things, and more power is not automatically better. get in touch for a pairing recommendation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does the Shanling EC Play battery last?
A: The built-in 3450mAh battery gives up to 12 hours of continuous playback.
Q: Can the EC Play be used as a USB DAC?
A: Yes. Its asynchronous USB mode connects to computers and tablets and supports playback up to PCM 384kHz and DSD256.
Q: Does the EC Play work with Bluetooth headphones?
A: Yes. It can transmit to Bluetooth headphones or speakers (SBC), or switch to receiver mode to act as a Bluetooth DAC/amp for your phone with LDAC, AAC and SBC.
Q: What's in the box with the EC Play?
A: The EC Play portable CD player, a charging cable and a quick guide.
