{"product_id":"shanling-ct90-cd-transport","title":"SHANLING CT90 CD Transport","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-product__description t4s-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Shanling CT90 is a dedicated Hi-Fi CD transport engineered for audiophiles who demand the purest digital signal from compact discs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"t4s-product__description t4s-rte\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHANLING CT90 CD Transport\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"t4s-image-text-des t4s-rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"t4s-image-text-heading\"\u003eBuilt around the classic DA11 laser head and SAA7824 servo system, the CT90 operates at standard single-speed playback for maximum accuracy and reliability. MQA-CD is supported with three selectable output modes, while a dedicated CT7302 upsampling chipset reshapes signals to PCM or DSD before output. A 35W linear power supply, top-loading mechanism with tuned CD puck, and a 4.8-inch panoramic display complete a transport that borrows design DNA from Shanling’s flagship SACD players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"t4s-image-text-heading\"\u003eAvailable in Silver and Black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAA7824 Servo + DA11 Laser Head — Optimized Disc System:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe CT90 employs the classic DA11 laser head combined with the SAA7824 servo system at standard single-speed playback. This highly optimized configuration ensures accurate disc reading, reduced mechanical noise, and consistent long-term reliability—hallmarks of true audiophile CD playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMQA-CD Support with Triple Output Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupporting MQA-CD discs and MQA files, the CT90 offers three selectable output modes—Full Decoder (4×), Core Decoder (2×), and MQA Source Mode—for precise matching with different DAC capabilities and optimal sonic performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated CT7302 Upsampling Circuit (All-to-PCM \/ All-to-DSD):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAn onboard CT7302 upsampling chipset reshapes digital signals to PCM or DSD formats before output, ensuring ideal signal delivery to downstream DACs. Available via I²S, AES, and Coaxial outputs (USB output excluded).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35W Linear Power Supply for Sonic Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Hi-Fi-grade transformer and linear power supply provide clean, stable power with ample current reserve. Compared to switching power solutions, this design significantly lowers noise and enhances smoothness, dynamics, and tonal density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-Loading Design with Precision-Tuned CD Puck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInspired by high-end reference CD players, the CT90 features a top-loading mechanism with a precision-tuned CD puck that reduces vibration, improves rotational stability, and enhances reading accuracy. A tiltable CD cover ensures effortless disc loading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Drive Playback with Hi-Res Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeyond CD playback, the CT90 supports USB drive playback with lossless formats up to PCM 768kHz, DSD512, and MQA—effectively functioning as a simplified hi-res digital music player. Recommended for USB drives 2TB or smaller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth 5.0 LDAC Input \u0026amp; Eddict Player App Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC support enables wireless streaming from any source. The Eddict Player app (Android \u0026amp; iOS) with Shanling SyncLink technology allows full remote control of CD and USB playback from your smartphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated Hi-Fi CD Transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCD System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAA7824 Servo + DA11 Laser Head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisc Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD \/ CD-R \/ CD-RW \/ MQA-CD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8\" Panoramic Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 × 230 × 91 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35W Linear (Hi-Fi Grade Transformer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eI²S Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 768kHz\/32bit, DSD512 (Upsampling supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAES \/ Coaxial Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 192kHz\/32bit, DSD64 (Upsampling supported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 768kHz\/32bit, DSD512 (No Upsampling)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB Drive Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM, DSD, DXD, MQA, ISO, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, APE, AAC, MP3, OGG, ALAC, OPUS, M3U (up to 2TB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBT 5.0 — LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApp Control\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEddict Player (Android \u0026amp; iOS) via Shanling SyncLink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpsampling is available via I²S, AES, and Coaxial outputs only—USB output does not support upsampling. 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