{"product_id":"shanling-et3-evo-cd-transport","title":"Shanling ET3 EVO CD Transport","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\"\u003eCD transport\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%\"\u003eServo and Laser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eSAA7824 servo, HD850 laser (Ingenic X2000)\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%\"\u003eUpsampling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eCT7302CL all-to-DSD\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 and I2S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eup to 768 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%\"\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:5px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee\"\u003eCoaxial, optical, AES to 192 kHz, USB, I2S\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\"\u003e188 x 255 x 68 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\"\u003e2.5 kg\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\"\u003eBlack\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 ET3 EVO 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 ET3 EVO CD transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty card\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-et3-evo-cd-transport-a-complete-buying-guide\"\u003eRead the full guide to the Shanling ET3 EVO\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/how-to-guides\/shanling-cd-transports-buying-guide-et3-evo-vs-ct90\"\u003eCompare the Shanling CD Transports\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling ET3 EVO is a compact CD transport designed to read discs cleanly and pass the data on to an external DAC. It carries no built in digital to analog stage, so its entire focus is on precise disc reading and flexible digital output. At the heart of the mechanism sits an SAA7824 servo paired with the HD850 laser built around the Ingenic X2000 platform, a combination aimed at stable, repeatable tracking from the moment a disc spins up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the ET3 EVO apart from a plain transport is its CT7302CL processing, which offers all-to-DSD upsampling and can output up to 768 kHz or DSD512 over USB and I2S. Alongside those high resolution links you also get coaxial, optical, and AES outputs to 192 kHz, giving you a route to nearly any modern DAC. Housed in a small 188 x 255 x 68 mm chassis at just 2.5 kg and finished in a refreshed black livery, it slots easily onto a desk, a shelf, or a compact rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a strong choice for the listener who still values physical CDs but wants to feed a high performance external DAC rather than rely on an integrated player. If you already own a capable DAC, or plan to pair one, the ET3 EVO is a tidy, purpose built front end that keeps disc playback in your system without a large footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD transport with digital output only, engineered to feed an external DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAA7824 servo and HD850 laser based on the Ingenic X2000 platform for stable tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCT7302CL processing with all-to-DSD upsampling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB and I2S outputs up to 768 kHz and DSD512\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoaxial, optical, and AES digital outputs to 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact 188 x 255 x 68 mm chassis for flexible placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight 2.5 kg build ideal for desktop or small rack use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefreshed black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow the ET3 EVO Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eShanling ET3 EVO vs Shanling CT90\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CT90 sits above the ET3 EVO in the Shanling CD transport ladder and represents a larger, more elaborate platform. The ET3 EVO is the compact option focused on all-to-DSD upsampling and I2S output in a small footprint, while the CT90 offers a more substantial build for those wanting a full size flagship transport. Choose the ET3 EVO when space and a tidy setup matter most. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-ct90-cd-transport\"\u003eSee the Shanling CT90\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eShanling ET3 EVO vs Audiolab 7000CDT\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Audiolab 7000CDT is a full width CD transport aimed at listeners who want a traditional component sized front end. The Shanling ET3 EVO takes a different design goal with its compact chassis and native DSD upsampling to DSD512 over I2S. Pick based on the footprint you prefer and whether high resolution I2S output is central to your system. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/audiolab-7000cdt-1\"\u003eSee the Audiolab 7000CDT\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"font-size:1.15em;font-weight:800;margin:14px 0 4px\"\u003eShanling ET3 EVO vs Silent Angel Munich M1T V2\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Silent Angel Munich M1T V2 is a network music transport built for streaming and library playback rather than discs. The ET3 EVO serves the listener whose collection lives on CD and who wants a dedicated disc reader. Many owners run both, with the ET3 EVO handling physical media and a streamer covering files. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silent-angel-munich-m1t-music-streaming-transport\"\u003eSee the Silent Angel Munich M1T V2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended DAC and System\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ET3 EVO is a transport with no built in DAC, so it makes no sound on its own. Start with a DAC, then add amplification and speakers to complete the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matrix-audio-nd-1-audio-dac\"\u003eMatrix Audio ND-1 DAC\u003c\/a\u003e A natural digital partner that accepts the ET3 EVO high resolution outputs and turns the disc data into analog. This is the essential first component since the transport cannot produce sound without a DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eversolo-z10-dac\"\u003eEverSolo DAC Z10\u003c\/a\u003e A flagship DAC, preamplifier, and headphone amplifier that gives the ET3 EVO a high performance decoding stage plus preamp control in one box. Ideal if you want a streamlined front end feeding a power amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/audiolab-7000a\"\u003eAudiolab 7000A\u003c\/a\u003e An integrated amplifier to drive your speakers once the DAC has done its work. It provides the power and connectivity to build a complete two channel system around the transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mission-700\"\u003eMission 700\u003c\/a\u003e Standmount speakers that pair well with a compact digital front end and a capable integrated amp for detailed, room friendly playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/audioquest-rocket-88-biwire\"\u003eAudioquest Rocket 88\u003c\/a\u003e Biwire speaker cable to link amplifier and speakers cleanly, rounding out a coherent system around the ET3 EVO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Shanling ET3 EVO have a built in DAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The ET3 EVO is a CD transport with digital output only, so it needs an external DAC to produce sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat digital outputs does the ET3 EVO offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt provides coaxial, optical, and AES outputs to 192 kHz, plus USB and I2S outputs up to 768 kHz and DSD512.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is all-to-DSD upsampling?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CT7302CL processing can upsample the disc data to DSD before output, offered as a feature of the transport for use with a compatible DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat laser and servo does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt uses an SAA7824 servo and an HD850 laser built around the Ingenic X2000 platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow large is the ET3 EVO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 188 x 255 x 68 mm and weighs 2.5 kg, making it a compact front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat finish is available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ET3 EVO comes in a refreshed black finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect it over I2S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The ET3 EVO has an I2S output that supports up to 768 kHz and DSD512 with a compatible DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich DAC should I pair with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny DAC with matching digital inputs works. Catalog options include the Matrix Audio ND-1 and the EverSolo DAC Z10, both of which accept its high resolution outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a remote?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, a remote control is included along with a power cord, manual, and warranty card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it play SACDs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specifications describe it as a CD transport. It reads CDs and outputs digital audio for an external DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the I2S connection work with any DAC?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI2S implementations vary between brands, so confirm your DAC supports a compatible I2S pinout before relying on that link. The coaxial, optical, and AES outputs offer universal alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the ET3 EVO compare to the Shanling CT90?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe CT90 is the larger model above it in the Shanling ladder. The ET3 EVO is the compact option focused on all-to-DSD upsampling and a small footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ET3 EVO good for a desktop system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its small chassis and light weight make it well suited to desktop and small rack setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum output resolution?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp to 768 kHz and DSD512 over USB and I2S, and up to 192 kHz over coaxial, optical, and AES.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need special cables?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou need a digital cable that matches your chosen output, such as coaxial, optical, AES, USB, or I2S, to connect to your DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add streaming to a system built around the ET3 EVO?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Many owners pair a CD transport with a separate network streamer or a streaming DAC so that discs and files both play through the same system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty does it carry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ET3 EVO includes a 1 year parts and labor warranty through Forte Distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine authorized Shanling product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. All Elite Audio is a US authorized Shanling dealer, so your unit is genuine and fully supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the ET3 EVO best suited for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits listeners who still value physical CDs and want a compact, dedicated transport to feed a high performance external DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy from All Elite Audio?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an authorized Shanling dealer offering genuine product, full warranty support, and expert guidance on matching the ET3 EVO with the right DAC, amplification, and speakers for your system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45995258773557,"sku":"SHAN-ET3EVO-BLA","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1704\/1461\/files\/et3-evo-1.jpg?v=1789275516","url":"https:\/\/alleliteaudio.com\/products\/shanling-et3-evo-cd-transport","provider":"All Elite Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}