# This super-cool portable CD player has aptX for high-quality wireless listening – and works as a Hi-Res Audio DAC over USB-C as a bonus

> A CD player with aptX Adaptive and a Hi-Res Audio DAC A cheaper version of one that had a tube amp(!) built in too $319 (about £244 / AU$490) We've been impressed by Shanling's portable CD players – the Shanling EC Zero…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/portable-media-players/this-super-cool-portable-cd-player-has-aptx-for-high-quality-wireless-listening-and-works-as-a-hi-res-audio-dac-over-usb-c-as-a-bonus?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=690a480c695e90b9b685dc05)
- **Published:** 2025-11-04
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #audio #aptx #high #player #portable #shanling #bonus #cool
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