Embark on an audio odyssey with the Shanling EH3 DAC/AMP, a masterpiece boasting the ESS ES9039SPRO DAC and a fully balanced amplifier, driven by four OPA1612. Meticulously crafted with in-house FPGA, KDS crystal oscillators, and the XMOS XU316 USB Chip, it achieves unparalleled High-End performance. Delivering up to 1,900mW @ 32 Ohm / 205mW @ 300 Ohm in Single-Ended, and 5,300mW @ 32 Ohm / 700mW @ 300 Ohm in Balanced, the EH3 stands as Shanling’s second most powerful amplifier, promising ample driving power even for the most demanding Audiophile headphones.
System and Controls: Built on the Ingenic X2000 platform, EH3 mirrors the intuitive system and control setup of the ET3 CD Transport. A multifunctional wheel facilitates volume control and menu navigation, while playback and input buttons adorn the top. Users navigate the simplified system via the circular screen, with the Eddict Player app serving as a remote controller. A simple remote controller is also included.
The system allows independent local playback from a USB Drive, offering fully lossless playback directly on the DAC, supporting major audio formats and Hi-Res files up to PCM 32/768 and DSD512.
Connectivity: EH3 is ready for wireless playback, featuring Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Serving as a Bluetooth receiver with LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, and AAC support, it seamlessly integrates with Airplay 1 and DLNA apps for local networks.
The rear panel offers a range of inputs and outputs, allowing EH3 to function as a DAC or a pure amplifier with RCA Analog inputs. The combination of RCA and XLR Analog outputs caters to diverse Hi-Fi setups, supporting both line-out and pre-amp modes.
Headphone Outputs: EH3 boasts four headphone outputs, ensuring compatibility with various headphones: single-ended outputs through 3.5mm and 6.35mm jacks, balanced output through a 4.4mm jack, and a 4-pin XLR.
Combination with ET3: Designed as a companion to Shanling’s ET3 CD transport, EH3 connects over high-quality I2S using the L8 cable for All-to-DSD processing, creating the ultimate CD and MQA CD playback experience.