{"product_id":"shanling-ec-play-portable-cd-player-revival-concept","title":"SHANLING EC Play Portable CD Player Revival Concept","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Portable CD Player Built for Everyday Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling EC Play revives the ritual of carrying your CDs with you. Shanling has been building disc players for more than thirty years, from entry-level 1990s models to reference systems, and the EC Play takes that experience in a different direction: rather than chasing the last word in resolution, it recreates the convenience and charm of the classic portable CD player. It is deliberately the smallest and lightest model in the EC range at just 418g, yet it keeps a full aluminium body and a proper Hi-Fi audio chain inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Most Compact EC Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEC Play was designed to be smaller than any of its predecessors. At 142 × 125.1 × 26mm and approximately 418g, it slips into a bag without a second thought, and the durable aluminium construction means it is built to be carried rather than cosseted. Physical tactile buttons handle playback without an app, and the built-in 1.12-inch display gives quick access to track information and system settings directly on the device. It comes in three finishes: Onyx Black, Moonlight Silver and Feather Green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Magnetic Clamp for Stable Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisc stability is the difference between a portable player that works and one that skips. The EC Play uses Shanling’s active magnetic clamp, a design proven on the EC Zero. It continuously adjusts its position and pressure on the disc, which improves the stability of the spin and significantly reduces the mechanical noise and vibration coming out of the drive. The result is steady tracking even while the player is moving, and cleaner sound because the disc is not fighting the mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom CD Drive with Gapless Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drive itself is a custom CD system developed by engineers with decades of disc-player experience, rather than an off-the-shelf optical module bought in and bolted into a case. That is what allows desktop-level accuracy to come out of a pocket-sized mechanism: the servo behaviour, the loading geometry and the vibration path have all been designed together. It also brings proper gapless playback to every disc you play, so live albums and DJ mixes run continuously instead of pausing between tracks. Supported formats cover CD, CD-R and CD-RW, so home-burned compilations are handled as reliably as pressed albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and Dual SGM8262 Amplifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConversion is handled by the Cirrus Logic CS43198, a top-grade converter that balances lab-precise measurements with an engaging, dynamic presentation, then tuned by Shanling’s engineers for a naturally pleasing tone rather than a clinical one. Amplification comes from a pair of SGM8262 amplifiers built as dedicated headphone stages, delivering a transparent and powerful output of up to 700mW @ 32Ω. That is enough headroom for the most sensitive in-ear monitors and for harder-to-drive full-size headphones, with volume moving in 100 precise steps and two gain settings to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Ended and Balanced Headphone Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeadphones can be connected either through the 3.5mm single-ended output or the 4.4mm balanced output, so the EC Play covers everything from a pair of IEMs to a hard-to-drive planar. The 3.5mm socket delivers 44mW @ 32Ω in low gain and 177mW @ 32Ω in high gain, while the balanced output reaches 177mW and 700mW @ 32Ω respectively. Total harmonic distortion stays at 0.0006% single-ended and 0.0005% balanced, with signal-to-noise ratios of 121dB and 125dB and channel separation of 73dB and 106dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Way Bluetooth 6.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBluetooth 6.0 works in both directions, which is what makes the EC Play flexible rather than just convenient. As a transmitter it connects your CDs straight to Bluetooth headphones or speakers using SBC, with no phone in the chain at all. Switch to receiver mode and it becomes a Bluetooth DAC\/amplifier for streaming from any smartphone, this time with LDAC, AAC and SBC all supported. So the same device works as a disc player on the train and as a wireless DAC at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB DAC Mode to 384kHz and DSD256\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA USB module with asynchronous connection turns the EC Play into a high-resolution DAC for a computer or tablet, supporting PCM up to 384kHz \/ 32-bit and DSD256. That pushes the CS43198 to its full potential, well beyond what CD resolution asks of it, and means the player earns its place on a desk as well as in a pocket. Playback modes cover CD, USB DAC and Bluetooth receiver, so a single box handles discs, computer audio and wireless streaming without swapping cables around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Digital Output for Home Hi-Fi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 3.5mm coaxial SPDIF output lets the EC Play feed an external DAC or a full speaker system, so it can serve as a compact transport in a desktop setup, a bedside rig or a main hi-fi room. Output modes include the headphone outputs, the coaxial digital output and Bluetooth transmission, and a physical CD lid lock plus a button lock keep everything secure and uninterrupted while travelling. UI themes let you change the look of the display to suit the system it is sitting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3450mAh Battery and 12 Hours of Playback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA built-in 3450mAh battery delivers up to 12 hours of continuous playback, making the EC Play the longest-lasting portable CD player Shanling has produced — enough for a commute, a full working day or a long evening of listening without reaching for a charger. Frequency response reaches 20Hz–20kHz for CD playback and extends to 20Hz–40kHz in USB DAC mode, so the extra headroom of the converter is available when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHANLING EC Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact portable CD player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cirrus Logic CS43198\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × SGM8262-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Discs:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD, CD-R, CD-RW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayback Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD, USB DAC, Bluetooth receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Headphone outputs, coaxial digital output, Bluetooth transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc Stabilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active magnetic clamp (EC Zero system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.12-inch screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB DAC Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCM 384kHz \/ 32-bit, DSD256 (asynchronous)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response — CD Playback:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20Hz–20,000Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response — USB DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20Hz–40,000Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm single-ended + 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-step, two gain settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm Output Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low gain 44mW @ 32Ω (1.19Vrms); high gain 177mW @ 32Ω (2.38Vrms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0006% (A-weighted, 2V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm Channel Separation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 73dB @ 32Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm Dynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm Signal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 121dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm Noise Floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;113dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm Output Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm Balanced Output Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low gain 177mW @ 32Ω (2.38Vrms); high gain 700mW @ 32Ω (4.75Vrms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm THD+N:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0005% (A-weighted, 2V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm Channel 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3450mAh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 12 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Physical CD lid lock, button lock, UI themes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminium construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142 × 125.1 × 26mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 418g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onyx Black, Moonlight Silver, Feather Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanling EC Play portable CD player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty 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32ohm with 100-step volume\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/shanling-ec-play-bluetooth-6-0-two-way.jpg?v=1789305668\" alt=\"Shanling EC Play two-way Bluetooth 6.0 as transmitter and receiver with LDAC, AAC and SBC\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/shanling-ec-play-usb-dac-mode-384khz-dsd256.jpg?v=1789305668\" alt=\"Shanling EC Play USB DAC mode supporting PCM 384kHz and DSD256 from computers and tablets\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/shanling-ec-play-home-hifi-integration.jpg?v=1789305667\" alt=\"Shanling EC Play integrating with home Hi-Fi, desktop and bedside setups\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/shanling-ec-play-3450mah-battery-12-hour-playback.jpg?v=1789305667\" alt=\"Shanling EC Play built-in 3450mAh battery giving up to 12 hours of playback\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/shanling-ec-play-coaxial-spdif-output-interface-diagram.jpg?v=1789305667\" alt=\"Shanling EC Play 3.5mm coaxial SPDIF output, CD lid lock and button layout diagram\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7085\/2544\/files\/shanling-ec-play-technical-specifications.jpg?v=1789305667\" alt=\"Shanling EC Play technical specifications and full measurements 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