Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2024/04/04

Shanling Audio was established in 1988, but their history with CD players started in 1994 with the release of Shanling SCD-939. What followed was a decade of significant progress in both the domestic and international Hi-Fi markets, culminating with the release of the legendary CD-T300 in 2004.
With its famous three-legged design, state-of-the-art DACs and tube-based output, Shanling CD-T300 represented one of the pinnacles of the CD players of the time. Available only as a limited release at just 300 units, each of them going for 6995 USD. To this day heavily sought after by Hi-Fi aficionados.
Now, 20 years later, Shanling returns to this unique design, with the new Shanling CD-T35. A sort of amalgamation of the best components from the history of Shanling Audio, gathering the last remaining pieces of renowned parts for the final limited run of just 99 units. At the heart of CD-T35 are two important components:
Firstly, the Philips CD-Pro 2, the legendary CD module featured in some of the best CD players of all time. Likely the best Philips CD transport ever, utilizing linear tracking, housed in an overbuilt die-cast metal body and running an advanced decoding system for ideal error-free reading of the discs. It provides the CD player with a beautiful unique sound, simply unmatched by other CD mechanisms.
Secondly, a pair of AKM AK4499EQ DACs. Released as the flagship component of the Japanese chip manufacturer, it earned its amazing reputation over many Hi-Fi devices, including Shanling M8 and M9, until production was sadly halted due to the fire at AKM’s facilities in 2020.
Similar approach was taken with other parts of the audio circuit, with engineers reaching into their last remaining stock of the best capacitors, internal wiring and even solder material, all in the pursuit of the high-end performance of CD-T35. Combined with the latest in-house technologies developed by Shanling, including Constant Phase in All Frequencies Low Pass system and Custom I/V conversion circuit. And it wouldn’t be a proper Shanling CD player without tubes, featuring four hand-matched 12AU7 tubes for the optional added warmth and smoothness to the sound.
But CD-T35 is more than just a simple CD player, its insides hide Shanling’s latest Android-based system, powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon CPU. Offering modern connectivity over Wi-Fi for DLNA and Airplay playback, alongside a range of streaming services including Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music and Spotify. All controlled through an HD touch-screen directly on the CD-T35 or from the comfort of a tablet or smartphone with Shanling’s companion app. With dual split power supply assuring an ideal divide between the digital and analog sections of the CD player.
Shanling CD-T35 will be released on the international market in January 2024, with availability through Shanling’s chain of dedicated international distributors.
Retail price of $16,999.

For more information: https://en.shanling.com/

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