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Shanling MC3000 review

Fierce competition for the one-box hi-fi market from Shanling

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-04-02April 2nd 2009

Price at launch £1,250.00
Description All-in-one music system
Dimensions 452 x 156 x 334
Features Top-loading CD-player / Tuner / iPod docking station / Amplifier / Valve pre-amp stage / Valve headphone amplifier / Three additional line-level inputs
Weight (kg) 11.4
Analogue Outputs 2 x 60 Watts RMS (8 Ohms) power output
Converters Burr-Brown PCM-1794 DAC
Digital Outputs Coaxial digital out / Coaxial iPod video out
Laser Type Philips VAM-1202 laser with CD-7II servo system for low jitter
Material(s) All Aluminium chassis with internal screening
Remote Control Yes

Product Summary

MC3000 Music centre

Shanling MC3000

Price at launch

£1,250.00

For

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An appealing combination of melodious sound – with confident underpinning when required

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Smart looks and thoughtful features

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Attractive price

Against

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Not the last word in detail

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Slight emphasis on the midrange will not please all tastes, nor ensure the widest speaker compatibility.

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