Shanling MCD1.3 CD Player

Shanling MCD1.3 CD Player

The Shanling MCD1.3 CD Player houses a high-performance dual-core Ingenic X2000 processor. This chip is the first based on XBurst2 technology, which not only improves computing power, but also enables the device to start up quickly.

This processor is combined with a Philips SAA7824 decoder and a Sanyo DA11 playback head, offering excellent playback performance and high-quality sound reproduction.

Features

• Ingenic X2000 Platform
• Simple and Quick MTouch System
• Wi-Fi Connectivity for DLNA, Airplay & NAS
• Bluetooth 5.0 Input with LDAC, aptX HD & AAC
• USB Drive Playback up to 32/768 & DSD512
• XMUS UX316 USB Input
• FPGA controlled I2S Output (10 Pinout modes)
• AKM AK4499EX DAC & AK4191 Modulator
• Muses 8920 Based Pre-amplifier circuit
• TPA6120 Headphone Amplifier
• Balanced XLR & Single Ended RCA

AKM AK4499EX+ AK4191EQ chips

The Shanling MCD 1.3 is equipped with the AKM AK4499EX (DAC) and AK4191EQ (digital filter) chip combo. This enables it to support high-resolution streams up to PCM 32bit 768kHz, native DSD up to DSD512 and MQA/MQA-CD, with a distortion rate of less than 0.0005% (-122dB).

XMOS XU316 USB interface

The USB interface of Shanling MCD 1.3 is entrusted to an XMOS XU316 chip, providing transparent sound reproduction and support for high-resolution audio streams up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512.

Flexible digital outputs

The Shanling MCD1.3 incorporates three digital outputs, allowing it to be paired with a higher-performance DAC if required. The I2S output via HDMI is optimised using an FPGA and is directly compatible with 10 different HDMI I2S pinouts. Optical and coaxial outputs are also available for easy connection to a DAC.

Pre-amplification according to outputs

The Shanling MCD1.3 also incorporates different pre-amplification stages depending on the output, allowing the most appropriate amplification of the signal in all circumstances. The line output is powered by two soft-sounding OPA MUSES8920s, while the headphone output is powered by a more powerful, harder-sounding OPA TPA6120, capable of driving the vast majority of headphones.

Specifications

Product type

• CD player
• DAC

Inputs

• CD
• 1x USB-B
• 1x Coaxial
• 1x Optical Toslink
• 1x USB-A (USB Host)
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi

Outputs

• 1x Single-ended RCA stereo
• 1x Balanced XLR stereo
• 1x I2S via HDMI
• 1x Coaxial
• 1x Optical Toslink
• 1x Jack 6.35mm headphone output

DAC chip

• AKM AK4499EX + AK4191EQ

USB interface

• XMOS XU316

OPA

• 2xMUSES8920
• 1xTPA6120

Supported Bluetooth codecs

• SBC, ACC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC

Supported sampling rates

• USB : PCM up to 32bit 768kHz / DSD up to DSD512
• Coaxial and Optical : PCM up to 24bit 192kHz

RCA OUTPUT MEASUREMENT

• Output level: 2.5Vrms
• Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.1dB)
• Total harmonic distortion more noise (THD+N): 0.0005%
• Dynamic range: 119dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 119dB

XLR OUTPUT MEASUREMENTS

• Output level: 5Vrms
• Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.1dB)
• Total harmonic distortion more noise (THD+N): 0.0005%
• Dynamic range: 122dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 122dB

6.35MM JACK HEADPHONE OUTPUT MEASUREMENTS

• Output level: Low gain : 21.5mW @ 32Ω
• Medium gain : 203mW @ 32Ω
• High gain : 1120mW @ 32Ω
• 153mW @ 300Ω
• Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.1dB)
• Total harmonic distortion more noise (THD+N): 0.001%
• Channel separation: 75dB@32Ω
• Dynamic range: 118dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR): 118dB
• Output impedance: 4.7Ω

General

• Dimensions: 280 x 280 x 96mm
• Weight: 5.7kg
• Color: Black

Package

• 1x Shanling MCD 1.3 CD/SACD Player DAC
• 1x Power cable
• 1x Remote Control
• 1x USB-A to USB-B cable 1.5m