SHANLING CT90 Hi-Fi CD Transport for Pure Digital Playback

SHANLING CT90 Hi-Fi CD Transport

The SHANLING CT90 is a dedicated Hi-Fi CD transport engineered for audiophiles who demand the purest digital signal from compact discs. Combining a classic SAA7824 + DA11 disc system, MQA-CD support, dedicated upsampling, and a 35W linear power supply, it delivers pure digital playback faithfully preserved for an uncompromised CD listening experience.

SAA7824 Servo + DA11 Laser Head Disc System

The CT90 employs the classic DA11 laser head combined with the SAA7824 servo system at standard single-speed playback. This highly optimized configuration ensures accurate disc reading, reduced mechanical noise, and consistent long-term reliability—hallmarks of true audiophile CD playback.

MQA-CD Support with Triple Output Modes

Supporting MQA-CD discs and MQA files, the CT90 offers three selectable output modes—Full Decoder (4×), Core Decoder (2×), and MQA Source Mode—for precise matching with different DAC capabilities and optimal sonic performance.

Dedicated CT7302 Upsampling Circuit

An onboard CT7302 upsampling chipset reshapes digital signals to PCM or DSD formats before output, ensuring ideal signal delivery to downstream DACs. Upsampling is available via I²S, AES, and Coaxial outputs.

35W Linear Power Supply for Sonic Purity

A Hi-Fi-grade transformer and linear power supply provide clean, stable power with ample current reserve. Compared to switching power solutions, this design significantly lowers noise while enhancing smoothness, dynamics, and tonal density.

Top-Loading Design with Tuned CD Puck

Inspired by high-end reference CD players, the CT90 features a top-loading mechanism with a precision-tuned CD puck that reduces vibration, improves rotational stability, and enhances reading accuracy. A tiltable CD cover ensures effortless disc loading.

USB Drive Playback with Hi-Res Support

Beyond CD playback, the CT90 supports USB drive music playback with lossless formats up to PCM 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA—effectively functioning as a simplified hi-res digital music player (USB drives up to 2TB recommended).

Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC Input & App Control

Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC support enables wireless streaming from any source. The Eddict Player app (Android & iOS) with Shanling SyncLink technology allows full remote control of CD and USB playback from your smartphone.

Elegant Aluminum Design with 4.8-Inch Display

Borrowing design elements from Shanling’s flagship SACD players, the CT90 features a rigid aluminum chassis and a panoramic 4.8-inch display. Playback information and system settings are clearly presented for intuitive and refined operation. Available in Silver and Black.

Specifications

• Model: CT90
• Type: Dedicated Hi-Fi CD transport
• CD System: SAA7824 servo + DA11 laser head
• Disc Compatibility: CD / CD-R / CD-RW / MQA-CD
• Display: 4.8" panoramic display
• Upsampling: CT7302 chipset (All-to-PCM / All-to-DSD)
• I²S Output: PCM 768kHz/32bit, DSD512 (upsampling supported)
• AES / Coaxial Output: PCM 192kHz/32bit, DSD64 (upsampling supported)
• USB Output: PCM 768kHz/32bit, DSD512 (no upsampling)
• USB Drive Support: PCM, DSD, DXD, MQA, ISO, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, APE, AAC, MP3, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, M3U (up to 2TB)
• Bluetooth Input: BT 5.0 — LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC
• App Control: Eddict Player (Android & iOS) via Shanling SyncLink
• Power Supply: 35W linear (Hi-Fi grade transformer)
• Dimensions (W × D × H): 280 × 230 × 91 mm
• Weight: 3.5 kg
• Colors: Silver, Black

What's Included

• CT90 Hi-Fi CD transport
• CD puck
• Remote control
• Power cable
• User manual