SHANLING SCD1.3 CD SACD Player DAC AKM4499EX + AKM4191EQ Silver

With its SCD1.3, Shanling unveils a high-end SACD CD player featuring the AKM AK4499EX + AK4191EQ DAC chip combo, XMOS XU316 USB interface and TPA6120 headphone amplification. Multifunctional, the Shanling SCD1.3 offers many other possibilities in terms of Hi-Fi configuration. In fact, it features Bluetooth functionality, a USB-A U-Disk port and supports DLNA and AirPlay for network connection. These additional features make it easy to integrate into any sound system. Moreover, it features numerous inputs and outputs. Inputs include USB-B, coaxial SPDIF and Toslink optical, while digital outputs include I2S via HDMI, coaxial SPDIF and Toslink optical. Two analog outputs are also available: an analog RCA output and a balanced XLR output.

Shanling SCD1.3: AKM AK4499EX and AK4191EQ chip combo

The SCD1.3's AKM chip combo enables it to render highly detailed sound over a wide soundstage, while retaining Shanling's soft, warm sound signature. In addition, a high-precision MUSES8902 volume controller enables the SCD1.3 to be directly associated with a power amplifier or active loudspeakers.

Shanling SCD1.3: XMOS XU316 USB interface

If you want higher-resolution streams than SACD format, you can always use the USB-B input and the XMOS XU316 USB interface, which supports up to PCM 32 bit 768 kHz and DSD512.

Shanling SCD1.3: 3 digital outputs

The Shanling SCD1.3 incorporates three digital outputs, allowing it to be paired with a more powerful DAC if desired. The I2S output via HDMI is FGPA-optimized and directly compatible with 10 different HDMI I2S pinouts. The SPDIF and optical coaxial outputs also enable simplified connection to a DAC. SACD disc playback will be converted to 88.2kHz on its digital outputs.

Shanling SCD1.3: MTouch touchscreen and Bluetooth functionality

The SCD1.3's 5" touchscreen uses Shanling's Mtouch technology and an Ingenic X2000 processor for smooth, precise touch navigation. It's also thanks to Shanling's Mtouch technology that the SCD1.3 benefits from Bluetooth 5.0 functionality, Wi-Fi connectivity and support for DLNA, AirPlay and NAS protocols. Bluetooth 5.0 enables the SC1.3 to support high-resolution Bluetooth codecs such as SBC, AAC, aptX HD and LDAC.