Shanling Audio has released the SM 3.3 digital player and DAC, now available on JD.com for ¥23 980. The device measures 430 by 320 by 106 mm and weighs approximately 9.5 kg. It features a 5.98-inch touchscreen with a 2560 by 1440 resolution that can tilt and hover within a 45-degree range.
The unit utilizes a dual Kunlun Pro R2R decoding array consisting of 424 high-precision resistors, achieving a signal-to-noise ratio of 117 dB. The analog section incorporates dual 12AT7 vacuum tubes for balanced output. Digital processing is handled by an XMOS XU316 chip and dual oscillators, while power is supplied by two R-core transformers with a total output of 66 W.
Equipped with a Rockchip processor, the device includes 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. It features an M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD slot supporting up to 2 TB of expansion, alongside support for external USB drives and NAS connectivity. The system handles hardware decoding for PCM 768 kHz/32 bit and DSD512 formats.
Connectivity options include a Gigabit LAN port, an SFP module slot, and dual-band WiFi 6. Wireless support covers LDAC and aptX-HD codecs, while digital inputs feature an HDMI ARC interface. The device is compatible with the Eddict Controller App, Apple AirPlay 2, and Roon Ready protocols, and comes with several pre-installed streaming platforms.
