Shanling EC Play Portable CD Player

Shanling EC Play — Portable CD Player with Modern Hi-Fi Features

"Classic CD Listening. Modern Hi-Fi Soul."

The Shanling EC Play brings back the joy of portable CD listening with a thoroughly modern Hi-Fi heart. Built on 30+ years of Shanling CD player heritage, the EC Play pairs a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC with dual SGM8262 amplifiers to deliver 700mW @ 32Ω of clean, dynamic power. Weighing just 418g in a full aluminum body, it also serves as a Bluetooth 6.0 LDAC receiver and USB DAC up to 384kHz/DSD256 — the most versatile portable CD player ever made.

Key Features

• 30+ Years of CD Heritage — Shanling has been crafting CD players since the 1990s. The EC Play distills this legacy into a compact, everyday-friendly form factor designed for accessibility, portability, and nostalgia — making physical media enjoyable again.
• Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC + Dual SGM8262 Amplifiers — A premium DAC and dual amplifier architecture deliver clean, dynamic, and natural sound reproduction with up to 700mW @ 32Ω balanced output — capable of driving both sensitive IEMs and demanding full-size headphones.
• Active Magnetic CD Clamp System — Shanling’s proprietary magnetic clamp ensures highly stable disc tracking under all conditions, including movement. Supports CD, CD-R, and CD-RW with gapless, reliable playback from start to finish.
• 3.5mm Single-Ended + 4.4mm Balanced Outputs — Dual headphone outputs ensure compatibility with virtually any earphone or headphone. A dedicated 3.5mm SPDIF coaxial output also allows seamless integration into home Hi-Fi systems.
• Bluetooth 6.0 Receiver with LDAC — Stream wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet at up to 24bit/96kHz quality via LDAC, AAC, or SBC — turning the EC Play into a high-quality wireless DAC/amp.
• USB DAC Mode — 384kHz/32bit & DSD256 — Connect to a computer or mobile device and use the EC Play as a high-resolution external DAC, supporting PCM up to 384kHz/32bit and native DSD256.
• 12 Hours Battery Life — A large 3450mAh battery powers up to 12 hours of continuous playback, making it ideal for daily commutes and extended listening sessions. Physical tactile buttons and a built-in 1.12-inch display keep operation simple and intuitive.

Technical Specifications

In the Box

• Shanling EC Play Unit ×1
• USB-C Charging Cable ×1
• User Manual ×1

Note: The EC Play is available in Silver, Black, and Green. For the best listening experience, use the 4.4mm balanced output with high-quality IEMs or headphones. The SPDIF coaxial output allows integration with external DACs or home Hi-Fi systems.