{"product_id":"shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player","title":"Shanling EC Zero T MAX Portable CD Player","description":"\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 2px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003ePortable CD player\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e24-bit R2R module with redesigned amplifier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eTube Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eTwo JAN6418 tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eBalanced Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eup to 1,300 mW into 32 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eActive magnetic clamp, tempered glass cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e5.3 transmitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eUSB DAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e768 kHz \/ DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e5,500 mAh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e158 x 150 x 28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003e669 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;font-weight:600;width:44%\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eTitanium grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 2px\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003eSold as an authorized Shanling dealer by All Elite Audio. New Shanling EC Zero T MAX units include the full Shanling USA manufacturer warranty of 1 year parts and labor through Forte Distribution. Contact us with any setup or service questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin:0 0 10px\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:700\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 2px\"\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanling EC Zero T MAX portable CD player\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB charging\/data cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty card (1 year parts and labor, Forte Distribution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:8px;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player-buying-guide\"\u003eRead the full guide to the Shanling EC Zero T MAX\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/how-to-choose-a-shanling-a-complete-buying-guide-to-reference-players-r2r-streamers-and-transports\"\u003eHow to choose Shanling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling EC Zero T MAX is a flagship portable CD player that brings a genuinely high-end listening chain into a compact, take-anywhere form. At its heart sits a 24-bit R2R module paired with a redesigned amplifier, joined by a two tube stage using JAN6418 valves. The result is a spinning-disc experience with a distinctive analog character, wrapped in a titanium grey chassis with a tempered glass cover and an active magnetic clamp to hold your disc securely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond CD playback, the EC Zero T MAX is a flexible digital hub. It can act as a USB DAC handling files up to 768 kHz and DSD512, and it includes a Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter for sending audio wirelessly. A balanced output delivers up to 1,300 mW into 32 ohms, giving it the muscle to drive demanding headphones directly, while a 5,500 mAh battery keeps it running away from the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis player is for the listener who still treasures a physical CD collection but wants modern connectivity and portability. Weighing 669 g and measuring 158 x 150 x 28 mm, it suits desk-side listening, headphone sessions, and feeding a larger system by line out when you want to settle in at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-bit R2R DAC module with a redesigned amplifier for a natural, detailed presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo JAN6418 tubes deliver an analog tube-flavored character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced power output up to 1,300 mW into 32 ohms drives demanding headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive magnetic clamp with a tempered glass cover for secure, refined disc handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.3 transmitter for wireless audio transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB DAC mode supporting up to 768 kHz PCM and DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5,500 mAh battery for untethered portable listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium grey finish in a compact 158 x 150 x 28 mm chassis at 669 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the EC Zero T MAX Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eShanling EC Zero T MAX vs Yamaha CD-S303\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha CD-S303 is a full-size desktop CD player built to sit in a rack and connect to a home system. The Shanling EC Zero T MAX takes a different path, offering a portable, battery-powered design with an onboard tube stage and balanced headphone output. Choose the Yamaha for a fixed component system, and the Shanling when portability and direct headphone drive matter most. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamaha-cd-s303-cd-player\"\u003eSee the Yamaha CD-S303\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eShanling EC Zero T MAX vs TEAC VRDS-701\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TEAC VRDS-701 is a substantial dual-monaural CD player and DAC designed for a serious static two-channel setup. The Shanling EC Zero T MAX instead delivers an R2R and tube character in a hand-held chassis with a battery and Bluetooth transmitter. They serve different listeners: the TEAC for the dedicated shelf, the Shanling for flexible desk and on-the-move use. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/teac-audio-vrds-701\"\u003eSee the TEAC VRDS-701\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eShanling EC Zero T MAX vs Onkyo Icon CD-30\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Onkyo Icon CD-30 is a compact desktop CD player intended to pair with a matching system. The Shanling EC Zero T MAX shares a small footprint but adds a tube stage, R2R conversion, a strong balanced headphone output, and USB DAC capability up to 768 kHz and DSD512. Pick the one that matches whether you want a system source or a portable, headphone-ready player. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/onkyo-icon-cd-30-cd-player\"\u003eSee the Onkyo Icon CD-30\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe EC Zero T MAX has a balanced headphone output rated up to 1,300 mW into 32 ohms plus a line out to feed a desktop system, so it pairs well with a range of full-size headphones and amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/audio-technica-ath-awkt-closed-back-headphones\"\u003eAudio Technica ATH-AWKT\u003c\/a\u003e This wooden closed-back pairs its rich, resonant tone with the tube-flavored character of the EC Zero T MAX for an intimate, private listening session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/audio-technica-ath-adx5000-open-back-headphones\"\u003eAudio Technica ATH-ADX5000\u003c\/a\u003e An open-back flagship that rewards the player's balanced power with airy, spacious detail when you want the most from your CD collection at the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/audio-technica-ath-wp900-headphones\"\u003eAudio Technica ATH-WP900\u003c\/a\u003e A more portable closed-back that suits the EC Zero T MAX away from home, keeping the wooden warmth while staying easy to drive on battery power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/audiolab-9000a\"\u003eAudiolab 9000A\u003c\/a\u003e Use the player's line output to feed this integrated amplifier when you want to move from headphone listening to a full loudspeaker setup at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of DAC does the EC Zero T MAX use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses a 24-bit R2R module paired with a redesigned amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a tube stage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It features a two tube stage using JAN6418 tubes for an analog-flavored character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much power does the balanced output deliver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe balanced output is rated up to 1,300 mW into 32 ohms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it drive demanding headphones directly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. With up to 1,300 mW into 32 ohms on the balanced output, it can drive many demanding full-size headphones directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support Bluetooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It includes a Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter for sending audio wirelessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be used as a USB DAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. As a USB DAC it supports up to 768 kHz PCM and DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the battery capacity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a 5,500 mAh battery for portable, untethered listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish is available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EC Zero T MAX comes in a titanium grey finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does it weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt weighs 669 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are its dimensions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 158 x 150 x 28 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the disc held in place?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses an active magnetic clamp along with a tempered glass cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect it to a home system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. You can use its line output to feed a desktop or full loudspeaker system such as an integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a portable player?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a portable CD player with a built-in battery and a compact chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it play SACDs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is specified as a portable CD player. For playback beyond standard CD, please refer to the official specifications provided with the unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat headphones do you recommend with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClosed-back options like the Audio Technica ATH-AWKT and ATH-WP900 suit private listening, while the open-back ATH-ADX5000 offers a spacious presentation at the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does it include?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt carries a 1 year parts and labor warranty through Forte Distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs All Elite Audio an authorized Shanling dealer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Elite Audio is an authorized Shanling dealer, so your purchase is covered by the full manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it wirelessly with Bluetooth headphones or speakers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter lets you send audio to compatible wireless devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from a desktop CD player like the TEAC VRDS-701?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe TEAC is a full-size static component for a fixed system, while the EC Zero T MAX is portable, battery powered, and adds a tube stage with a balanced headphone output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy from All Elite Audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Elite Audio is an authorized Shanling dealer offering genuine products with full manufacturer warranty, expert guidance, and dedicated support for high-end audio.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Titanium","offer_id":45995261460533,"sku":"SHAN-ECZEROTMAX-TIT","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1704\/1461\/files\/ec-zero-t-max-1.jpg?v=1789275548","url":"https:\/\/alleliteaudio.com\/products\/shanling-ec-zero-t-max-portable-cd-player","provider":"All Elite Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}