Smaller than a sheet of A4 paper, fitting perfectly alongside the Shanling EM5 and EA5 streamers. Ideal for use in desktop rigs, smaller bedrooms or any narrow Hi-Fi racks. Download Shanling´s Eddict Player app to your Android or IOS device to comfortably control the Shanling EC3. Acting as a simple playback and volume control for use with CDs. Or switch to USB drive playback and use the App to browse through all the files, artists and albums. Using a dual-core X2000 processor, providing EC3 with features, user interface and settings that wouln´t be possible on simpler CD players. Shanling EC3 combines Philips CD80 drive system with Sanyo HD850 laser head for stable and error-free reading of CD discs. Well-proven Sabre DAC Chip from ESS makes its way into CD player. And with full support for High-Resolution files or USB drive playback. Shanling EC3 can be connected directly to active monitors, with volume of RCA output being controlled directly on the CD player. Switch Shanling EC3 to its Bluetooth mode and simply stream all your music directly from your phone or tablet. Connect an USB drive to the EC3, open the Eddict Player app and dive deep into your music. Quickly access hundreds of albums and artists, with full support for Hi-Res files up to 32 Bit/384 kHz and DSD256.