{"product_id":"shanling-scd3-3-sacd-player-with-r2r-dac-tube-output","title":"Shanling SCD3.3 SACD Player with R2R DAC \u0026 Tube Output","description":"\u003ch1\u003eShanling SCD3.3 SACD\/CD Player\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA top-loading SACD\/CD player with 24-bit R2R DAC, 12AT7 tube output stage, MQA-CD support, USB DAC mode, Bluetooth input, and digital outputs including I2S, USB, and coaxial SPDIF\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling SCD3.3 is a high-end SACD\/CD player built around a top-loading disc mechanism, a 9.5 mm-thick CNC aluminum chassis, and a 5\" touchscreen interface. It is designed to serve as a serious physical-disc source while also offering USB DAC, local USB drive playback, Bluetooth input, and multiple digital output options for broader system use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor disc playback, the SCD3.3 supports SACD, CD, and MQA-CD, with Shanling’s proprietary disc system and HD850 drive. It can send DSD from SACD to its internal DAC, and it also provides digital output options including I2S, USB, and coaxial SPDIF, with format support varying by output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC section uses Shanling’s second-generation in-house R2R platform, built with 212 ultra-precision 0.01% resistors for 24-bit conversion. The analog stage combines an OPA1612 low-pass filter, a MUSES8920E output stage, and a matched pair of 12AT7 tubes used for both RCA and XLR outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTop-Loading SACD\/CD Playback\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SCD3.3 uses a proprietary disc system with an HD850 drive and a top-loading mechanism. It supports SACD and CD playback, as well as MQA-CD with four-times unfolding. Hybrid single-layer SACD and CD discs are supported, with automatic switching between CD and SACD layers. Multichannel discs are not supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSecond-Generation R2R DAC Platform\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DAC section is based on Shanling’s second-generation in-house R2R design. The platform uses 212 0.01% ultra-precision resistors for 24-bit DAC conversion, along with FPGA processing, NOS\/OS operation, and separate conversion paths for the balanced left and right channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e12AT7 Tube Output Stage\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of 12AT7 tubes is used in the amplification stage for both the RCA and XLR analog outputs. Shanling specifies Beijing Electron Tube factory 12AT7 tubes, tested and matched for each unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDigital and Streaming Flexibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to disc playback, the SCD3.3 can operate as a USB DAC, play files from a local USB drive, receive Bluetooth audio, and accept coaxial SPDIF input. Output options include RCA and XLR analog outputs, plus I2S, USB, and coaxial SPDIF digital outputs for use with external DACs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTouchscreen, App, and Remote Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl options include the front-panel 5\" touchscreen, hardware buttons, remote control, and Shanling’s Edict Player companion app for Android and iOS. The app provides remote operation for USB drive playback, with access to folders, albums, artists, sorting options, and playback controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Upscale View\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking down on Chinese hi-fi is so 2018. There is a growing list of world-class Chinese hi-fi brands, including HiFiMan, Eversolo, iBasso, FiiO, Holo Audio, Gustard, Denafrips, and Topping. Shenzen-based Shanling stands out because it was formed in 1988 and has over 30 years of CD player manufacturing expertise. We love that they combine cutting-edge digital technology with a high-end R2R DAC and tube output stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShanling is clearly confident about the quality of their DAC, as they offer digital inputs on this CD player, so you can use the DAC separately. This is a feature not seen unless you get into ultra-high-end world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisc Playback:\u003c\/b\u003e SACD, CD, MQA-CD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMQA-CD Decoding:\u003c\/b\u003e Full decoder, 4x unfolding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisc Mechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e Proprietary SACD system with HD850 drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDAC Platform:\u003c\/b\u003e Second-generation Shanling R2R DAC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eR2R Resistors:\u003c\/b\u003e 212 0.01% ultra-precision resistors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTube Output Stage:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair of 12AT7 tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLow-Pass Filter:\u003c\/b\u003e OPA1612\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutput Stage:\u003c\/b\u003e MUSES8920E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Processor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ingenic X2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\" touchscreen, 854 x 358\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlayback Modes:\u003c\/b\u003e SACD\/CD, USB DAC, coaxial SPDIF digital input, local USB drive, Bluetooth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl Methods:\u003c\/b\u003e Remote control, touchscreen, hardware buttons, companion app\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Receiver Chip:\u003c\/b\u003e XMOS XU316\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB DAC Support:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM 768 kHz\/32-bit, DSD512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/b\u003e BT 5.0 receiver with LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Drive Playback:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM 768 kHz\/32-bit, DSD512\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Drive File Support:\u003c\/b\u003e ISO, DXD, APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, MP2, M4A, AC3, M3U, M3U8, OPUS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDSD File Support:\u003c\/b\u003e .iso, .dsf, .dff; DST not supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDigital Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e I2S, USB Audio, coaxial SPDIF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalog Outputs:\u003c\/b\u003e RCA, XLR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eI2S Output:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM 768 kHz, DSD512; DSD64 for SACD playback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB Output:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM 768 kHz, DSD512; SACD playback not supported\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoaxial SPDIF Output:\u003c\/b\u003e PCM 192 kHz, DoP DSD64; supported for SACD playback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRCA Output Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45 Vrms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRCA Frequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–40 kHz (–0.3 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRCA THD+N:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRCA Crosstalk Rejection:\u003c\/b\u003e 110 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRCA Dynamic Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 117 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRCA Signal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 117 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXLR Output Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.9 Vrms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXLR Frequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e 20 Hz–40 kHz (–0.3 dB)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXLR THD+N:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXLR Channel Separation:\u003c\/b\u003e 110 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXLR Dynamic Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 117 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXLR Signal-to-Noise Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e 117 dB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/b\u003e 66 W dual R30 transformer and 15 W power module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePower Input:\u003c\/b\u003e Region locked, 110 V or 220 V\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions (WHD, Without Top CD Cover):\u003c\/b\u003e 16.93\" x 3.58\" x 15.35\" (430 x 91 x 390 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 22.05 lb. 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