The Shanling EC Zero T MAX is a premium portable CD player featuring a custom 24-bit R2R DAC, dual JAN6418 vacuum tubes, and a powerful balanced headphone amplifier. New MAX edition builds upon the acclaimed sound of Shanling EC Zero T, implementing the latest Shanling expertise in R2R DACs and following end-user feedback with an improved headphone amplifier.
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Description
The upgraded amplifier circuit was designed around AD8397, delivering increased output without any need for external power and achieving significantly reduced output impedance. Making MAX a better match for both the demanding full-size headphones and the most advanced in-ear earphones, all while preserving the rich and warm sound of the EC Zero T.
MAX comes with the same R2R module as the original EC Zero T, featuring 24-bit architecture with 192 high-precision 0.1% resistors. But following the development of our PRO R2R DAC from SCD3.3 and SCD1.3R, we implemented a range of DAC circuit and power optimizations into the MAX, now offering an even wider and deeper soundstage, while enjoying a bit of increased transparency across midrange and treble regions.
Thanks to the upgraded amplifier circuit, EC Zero T MAX provides up to 1300mW @ 32Ω Balanced / 361mW @ 32Ω Single-Ended output power while running directly on its battery and without any need for an external power supply.
MAX edition comes in a smooth Titanium grey finish, featuring a new intricate pattern on the CD cover and adding a few hidden visual elements to its surfaces.
Specifications
- Color: Titanium
- Chassis: CNC-machined aluminum
- CD Cover: Tempered glass with MAX-pattern detailing
- DAC Architecture: Shanling in-house developed 24-bit R2R DAC
- R2R Network: 192 high-precision 0.1% resistors
- Digital Filtering: Selectable OS and NOS modes
- Vacuum Tubes: 2 × JAN6418
- Output Modes: Switchable tube and transistor analog signal paths
- Headphone Amplifier: High-power AD8397-based amplifier circuit
- Display: 1.68-inch LCD
- Controls: Dedicated physical playback buttons, button lock, and sliding volume control
- Volume Control: Yes
- Balanced Output: Yes
- Single-Ended Output: Yes
- CD Mechanism: Custom CD drive with active magnetic clamp
- Gapless CD Playback: Supported
- CD Ripping: Direct ripping to USB drive at 1× speed
- USB Drive Requirement for CD Ripping: FAT32 format
- USB DAC Support: PCM up to 768 kHz / 32-bit and DSD512
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter mode
- Bluetooth Codecs: aptX Adaptive, aptX, SBC
- Digital Output: 3.5 mm coaxial and optical SPDIF
- Headphone Outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced
- Dedicated Line Outputs: 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced
- 3.5 mm Headphone Output, Transistor Mode: 37 mW low gain / 361 mW high gain at 32 Ω
- 3.5 mm Headphone Output, Tube Mode: 39 mW low gain / 361 mW high gain at 32 Ω
- 3.5 mm Output Impedance: 0.4 Ω
- 3.5 mm Dynamic Range: 115 dB
- 3.5 mm Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 115 dB
- 3.5 mm THD+N, Transistor Mode: 0.02%
- 3.5 mm THD+N, Tube Mode: 1%
- 4.4 mm Headphone Output, Transistor Mode: 211 mW low gain / 1300 mW high gain at 32 Ω
- 4.4 mm Headphone Output, Tube Mode: 151 mW low gain / 1162 mW high gain at 32 Ω
- 4.4 mm Output Impedance: 0.7 Ω
- 4.4 mm Dynamic Range: 116 dB
- 4.4 mm Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 116 dB
- 4.4 mm THD+N, Transistor Mode: 0.02%
- 4.4 mm THD+N, Tube Mode: 1%
- 3.5 mm Line Output: 2.12 Vrms in transistor mode / 1.8 Vrms in tube mode
- 4.4 mm Line Output: 4.2 Vrms in transistor mode / 3.6 Vrms in tube mode
- Frequency Response, CD Playback: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Frequency Response, USB DAC and Line Output: 20 Hz–40 kHz
- Battery: Built-in 5500 mAh rechargeable battery
- 3.5 mm Playback Time: Up to 8 hours
- 4.4 mm Playback Time: Approximately 7.5 hours
- Bluetooth Transmitter Battery Life: Up to 20 hours
- External Power: USB-C, 5 V / 2 A
- External Power Mode: Can operate from USB-C power while reducing direct operating load on the internal battery
- Dimensions: 158 × 150 × 28 mm
- Device Weight: Approximately 669 g
- Listed Shipping/Piece Weight: 1.1 kg per piece
- Included CD Player: 1 × Shanling EC Zero T MAX
- Included Cable: 1 × factory USB cable
- Documentation: User guide and warranty documentation