The Shanling EC Zero T is a portable tube CD player that pairs an in-house 24-bit R2R DAC with two JAN6418 tubes, switchable to a transistor stage, and drives up to 1220 mW @ 32 Ω balanced on external power. It suits disc listeners who want tube flavor and balanced 4.4 mm output in a battery-powered player.
Who the Shanling EC Zero T is for
Tube-curious disc listeners: Switch between the JAN6418 tube stage, which Shanling voices as thicker and warmer, and a transistor stage voiced for dynamic, hard-hitting sound.
Demanding headphones: With a 5 V/2 A USB-C adapter, external power mode raises output to as much as 1220 mW @ 32 Ω balanced or 330 mW @ 32 Ω single-ended.
Wireless listening: Its Bluetooth 5.3 transmitter sends discs to wireless headphones or speakers over aptX Adaptive, aptX or SBC, rated up to 20 hours in that mode.
Living-room hi-fi systems: 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm line outs plus a coaxial/optical SPDIF output feed an existing amp or DAC, and the USB-C input turns it into a USB DAC.
Skip it if: you need something pocketable — it measures 158 × 150 × 28 mm, weighs 669 g and is rated for up to 8 hours per charge from the 3.5 mm output.
USB DAC input: USB-C, up to PCM 768 kHz/32-bit and DSD512
Battery: 5500 mAh; up to 8 h (3.5 mm), 7.5 h (4.4 mm), 20 h (Bluetooth transmit)
Size and weight: 158 × 150 × 28 mm; 669 g
Genuine Shanling stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns, 1-year warranty.
Shanling EC Zero T vs similar options
vs Shanling EC Zero: Drops the tube stage and weighs about 575 g against 669 g; choose the EC Zero for a lighter Bluetooth CD player, the EC Zero T for switchable JAN6418 tube or transistor output.
4.4/3.5 mm phone + line outs, SPDIF out, 2× USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
669 g
Good to know
Buying from TonePier
Is this unit genuine?
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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