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Shanling SCD1.3 SACD/CD Player

Shanling SCD1.3 SACD/CD Player

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Digital Dynamo: A Fantastic Addition to Any System

Play your SACDs, CDs, music from USB drives — as well as stream Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, and NAS content — with the Shanling SCD1.3 SACD player. Equipped with a flagship AKM AK4499EX/AK4191 DAC system, SCD1.3 uses a precision-based volume control and MUSES8920 as the preamplifier section and can therefore be mated with power amplifiers or active speakers for a simple, go-to system. Advanced I2S support and on-board digital inputs also mean that you can hook SCD1.3 to a superior external DAC now or in the future. A dedicated FPGA circuit furthers its flexibility.

Premium SACD/CD Playback Excellence

On the disc side, SCD1.3's tray-style mechanism uses a MediaTek ME1389EE system in cooperation with an HD870 laser unit (produced in a former Sanyo factory) to render what's on your discs in smooth, warm, detailed fidelity — and project it with large, accurate soundstages. The dedicated FPGA circuit provides advanced digital signal processing and ensures maximum compatibility with external DACs.

Advanced SACD Playback

MediaTek ME1389EE and HD870 laser for accurate, high-resolution disc reading with exceptional fidelity

Hybrid Disc Switching

Dedicated button for seamless SACD/CD layer toggling on hybrid discs for maximum flexibility

FPGA Circuit

Dedicated FPGA for advanced digital processing and superior I2S output compatibility

Disc Mechanism Specifications

Mechanism:
Tray-style loading
Control System:
MediaTek ME1389EE
Laser Unit:
HD870 (Sanyo factory)
Digital Output:
PCM 88.2kHz (SACD)

Intuitive Touchscreen Control

Controlled by way of a five-inch touchscreen and powered by the Ingenic X2000 platform, the 14.5-pound SCD1.3 touts the latest iteration of Shanling's Touch system that offers you excellent speed, accurate responsiveness, and an easy-to-operate user interface. The 5-inch LG Touch panel (854 x 358 resolution) provides crystal-clear visibility and smooth navigation through all your music sources.

Wireless Streaming Capabilities

The SCD1.3 unlocks extensive wireless capabilities, which extend to Bluetooth 5.0 that supports LDAC, aptX HD, AAC, and SBC along with Wi-Fi connectivity. Stream from DLNA servers, Apple AirPlay, and NAS (Network Attached Storage) for seamless access to your entire digital music library without additional devices.

Audiophile-Grade Headphone Output

Want to listen privately? SCD1.3 even touts an audiophile-grade headphone output with a TPA6120 headphone amplifier. Delivering 1.1W @ 32Ω and 153mW @ 300Ω, it effortlessly drives both low and high-impedance headphones with exceptional clarity and power.

Advanced Audio Technologies

The Shanling SCD1.3 incorporates flagship-level audio processing technologies to deliver the most authentic sound reproduction possible. Measured with off-the-charts specs, SCD1.3 is a fantastic digital addition to any setup.

Flagship DAC Configuration: AKM AK4499EX + AK4191 delivers ultra-detailed, spacious, and musical audio reproduction

Precision Volume Control: MUSES8920 preamplifier section with precision-based volume control for accurate gain adjustment

THD+N: 0.0005%: Ultra-low distortion on RCA & XLR outputs (0.001% on headphone) for pristine audio quality

PCM 768kHz 32-bit: Supports up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM playback via USB DAC or USB drive for studio-grade resolution

DSD512 Native Support: Native DSD512 playback capability preserves the original 1-bit modulation data

SNR 122dB: Exceptional signal-to-noise ratio on XLR balanced and headphone outputs for silent backgrounds

High-Resolution File Playback

When it comes to high-resolution playback, SCD1.3 supports up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512. Just connect it to a computer, tap its XMOS XU316 USB input, or plug your USB stick directly into the front-panel port for instant access to your high-res music library.

USB DAC Function: The XMOS XU316 USB input transforms the SCD1.3 into a pro-grade USB DAC, supporting PCM up to 768kHz and DSD512 for computer-based audio playback with exceptional fidelity.

MTouch OS Control

Fast, intuitive user interface with improved touch sensitivity and player-centric layout on 5-inch LG touchscreen

Multiple Control Options

Touchscreen, physical buttons, volume wheel, remote control, and iOS/Android companion app

USB & NAS Playback

Supports playback of high-res files directly from USB drives or network-attached storage

Versatile System Integration

Can be mated with power amplifiers or active speakers for a simple, go-to system

Comprehensive Connectivity

A pair of balanced XLR outputs accompany I2S, coaxial, and optical digital outputs — as well as a pair of RCA outputs. Advanced I2S support with FPGA control means you can connect to virtually any high-end external DAC.

XLR BALANCED OUTPUT: 5.0Vrms balanced analog output for superior noise rejection

RCA OUTPUT: 2.5Vrms single-ended analog output for standard connections

I2S HDMI OUTPUT: FPGA-controlled I2S with support for 10 common pinouts for high DAC compatibility

COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT: S/PDIF coaxial output for external DACs and processors

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT: TOSLINK optical output (SACD converts to PCM 88.2kHz)

USB DAC INPUT: XMOS XU316 USB input for computer audio (768kHz/DSD512)

USB DRIVE INPUT: Front-panel USB port for direct playback from USB drives

BLUETOOTH 5.0: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC wireless streaming support

WI-FI STREAMING: DLNA, Apple AirPlay, and NAS connectivity for network audio

Key Highlights

✓ AKM AK4499EX + AK4191 Flagship DAC

✓ MediaTek ME1389EE + HD870 Laser

✓ 5-Inch LG Touchscreen (854 x 358)

✓ FPGA-Controlled I2S Output

✓ MUSES8920 Preamplifier Section

✓ TPA6120 Headphone Amplifier

✓ Balanced XLR & RCA Outputs

✓ XMOS XU316 USB DAC (768kHz/DSD512)

✓ Bluetooth 5.0 & Wi-Fi Streaming

✓ iOS/Android App Control

Technical Specifications

General

Dimensions: 28 x 28 x 9.6 cm (11 x 11 x 3.8 in)

Weight: 6.6 kg (14.5 lbs)

DAC Chipset: AKM AK4499EX + AK4191

Display: 5-Inch LG Touch Panel (854 x 358)

Control Platform: Ingenic X2000

Audio Performance

Frequency Response: 20Hz–40kHz (-0.1dB)

Dynamic Range: 119dB (RCA), 122dB (XLR)

SNR: 119dB (RCA), 122dB (XLR & HP)

THD+N: 0.0005% (RCA/XLR), 0.001% (HP)

USB DAC Support: 32-bit/768kHz PCM, DSD512

Connectivity

Digital Inputs: USB Drive, USB DAC, Coax, Optical

Digital Outputs: I2S, Coaxial, Optical

Analog Outputs: RCA (2.5V), XLR (5.0V)

Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi

Control: Touchscreen, buttons, remote, app

Headphone Stage

Amplifier: TPA6120

Output Power @ 32Ω: 1.1W

Output Power @ 300Ω: 153mW

Output Impedance: 4.7Ω

THD+N: 0.001%

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