SHANLING SCD3.3 CD Player DAC R2R

Shanling SCD3.3: CD, SACD and CD‑MQA

The Shanling SCD3.3 is an SACD and CD-MQA compatible CD player, designed to play high-definition discs and act as an external DAC. It centralises the management of physical discs while allowing the use of dematerialised digital sources, enabling it to occupy a central position within a Hi-Fi system.

Shanling SCD3.3: Analogue signal processing

Beyond the R2R network, the analogue section adopts a progressive approach: an OPA1612 provides low-pass filtering at the conversion output, attenuating spectral images related to sampling and limiting intermodulation in subsequent stages. This shaping is extended by a MUSES8920E used as a buffer, ensuring stable impedance matching and controlled current capacity, thus enabling the amplification stage to be powered without signal degradation.

Temporal consistency relies on two independent sets of oscillators: 90/98 MHz dedicated to the FPGA, and 45/49 MHz reserved for the XMOS section. This separation of clock domains helps to keep jitter under control when processing external streams.

Shanling SCD3.3: As aesthetically pleasing as it is ergonomic

The 9.5 mm thick CNC-machined aluminium chassis provides structural rigidity, limiting vibrations that could affect the playback mechanism. The CD tray on the top optimises accessibility and simplifies use, while the transparent opening reveals the tubes.

The interface is based on a 5-inch touchscreen, complemented by compatibility with the Eddict Player application available on Android and iOS, allowing remote control of the device.