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  • DA11 & SAA7826 Disc System
  • FPGA-Assisted I2S Output
  • Dedicated USB Output
  • AES/EBU and Coaxial Outputs
  • 35W Linear Power Supply
  • USB Drive Playback
  • Bluetooth Playback
  • Dedicated Upsampling Circuit

 

Pure CD Sound

SAA7826 + DA11

Highly Optimized Disc System

Combining SAA7824 CD system with the classic DA11 head, running at standard single speed CT90 is fully focused on the purest CD playback. Delivering smoother sound presentation while ensuring highly reliable disc reading and limited mechanical noise

 

MQA-CD Support

Triple Mode Output

Supporting MQA-CD and MQA files, offering Full Decoder (4x), Core Decoder (2x) and MQA Source modes for ideal matching with the capabilities of the DAC

 

The Most Advanced Digital Transport

Digital Outputs

I2S / USB / AES / Coaxial 

Universal DAC Compatibility

CT90 is our first dedicated CD transport featuring the advanced FPGA-assisted I2S output, with 10 pinout modes assuring compatibility with almost all I2S DACs on the market, Alongside it sits our special USB Audio output, providing a direct connection between CD player and modern USB DACs, and for high-end active speakers, CT90 offers AES/EBU outputs.

 

Digital Inputs

Bluetooth Streaming

USB Input for Computer Playback

For the moments when convenience wins over the purity of CD playback, CT90 adds in Bluetooth input mode, for wireless playback from any smartphone and their streaming apps.

 

CT90 also features a dedicated USB input, for direct use with computers, transforming CT90 from a pure CD player to a fully equipped Audio Interface Transport.

 

Bluetooth Codecs: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC

 

Precise Audio Processing 

Dual 45 MHz / 49 MHz Oscillators

External Worldclock Support

To effectively control the crucial amount of jitter, CT90 was designed with a pair of high-precision 45.1584 MHz / 49.152 MHz oscillators, offering accurate and error free digital signal.

 

For smooth integration into High-End setups, CT90 offers additional worldclock input. Supporting industry standard BNC connector and 44.1kHz and 10MHz modes.

 

Specifications

Dimensions (WxDxH) 28 x 23 x 9.1cm (including top cover and feet)

Weight: 3.5kg

 

CD System: SAA7826 Servo + DA11 Head

Disc Compatibility: CD; CD-R; CD-RW

Controls: Hardware buttons, Remote (Included), Companion app

Bluetooth Input: BT5.0, Supported Codecs: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC

 

Digital Outputs:

USB Output: PCM 768kHz / 32bit, DSD512 (Upsampling NOT supported)

I2S Output: PCM 768kHz / 32bit, DSD64

Coaxial/AES Output: PCM 192kHz / 32bit, DSD64

 

USB Drive Audio Format Support:

DSD (".iso",".dsf",".dff")

*Does not support DST encoding in ISO Files

ISO/DXD/APE/FLAC/WAV/AIFF/AIF/DTS/MP3/WMA/AAC/OG-G/ALAC/MP2/M4A/AC3/M3U8/OPUS

Shanling CT90 | Hi-Fi CD Transport

SKU: SCT90
$1,299.00Price
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