Shanling MCD1.3 SACD/CD Player Review
A disc player from Shanling for someone who wants CD, SACD and hybrid SACD playback with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, listed at $1019. The page names an AKM AK4499EX with an AK4191 and lists six orderable options at one price.

Our verdict
Worth a look for someone who wants a disc player with named AK4499EX and AK4191 chips, an I2S output and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi playback at $1019. Look elsewhere if you need a stated battery or storage figure, since the listing text gives neither. The main caveat is that the page's sound and tuning wording is the maker's own wording, and the US, UK and EU options are not explained.
- Best for
- Someone who wants a disc player with listed CD, SACD and hybrid SACD playback and an I2S output.
- Skip if
- You need a stated battery life, storage size or amplifier output power.
Disc playback is the focus of Shanling's MCD1.3: the page lists CD, SACD and hybrid SACD support, with a MediaTek ME1389EE system and a Sanyo HD870 laser. The DAC section names the AKM AK4499EX with an AK4191, and the page also mentions an I2S output, a MUSES8920 pre-out, a TPA6120 headphone amplifier and a 5-inch touch screen. It is priced at $1019 across six orderable options.
Options and pricing
There are six orderable options, all at $1019: a Color choice of Black or Silver and an Options choice of US, UK or EU. The page does not explain what the US, UK and EU choice changes, and the price is the same for every combination shown. The listing text gives no box contents.
How it compares
The Shanling M7T costs $1199 and mentions AK4191 with AK4498EX, while the Shanling SM90 is $969 and mentions AK4493S with Bluetooth 5.2. The ONIX Waltz XM10 Ltd is $899 and lists a 4300mAh battery, a figure the MCD1.3 listing text does not give. The MCD1.3 page names AK4499EX with AK4191 and Bluetooth 5.0.
Shipping
- Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
- Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
- Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
- Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
- Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.
Returns and warranty
- Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
- Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
- Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
- Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
- Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
- Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
- Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.
Before you buy
Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).
We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.
What we liked
- The page names the AKM AK4499EX with an AK4191 as the DAC system
- Playback of CD, SACD and hybrid SACD discs is listed, with a layer switch button
- An I2S output, a MUSES8920 pre-out and a TPA6120 headphone amplifier are named
- Bluetooth 5.0 with LDAC, aptX HD and AAC, plus Wi-Fi for DLNA, Airplay and NAS, is listed
- All six orderable options cost the same $1019
Worth noting
- The listing text gives no storage, battery or output power figures
- The page writes the output as I2S in one place and 12S in another
- The US, UK and EU option is not explained on the page
- The sound descriptions are the maker's words and cannot be checked from the listing
Questions before you buy
Which discs does the MCD1.3 list?
The page lists standard CDs, SACDs and hybrid SACDs, with a dedicated SACD/CD switch button for changing layers on hybrid discs.
What are the US, UK and EU options?
The page lists an Options choice of US, UK or EU next to a Black or Silver color, giving six orderable options at $1019. It does not say what the choice changes.
Which DAC does the MCD1.3 list?
The page names the AKM AK4499EX with an AK4191 as its DAC system, with a MUSES8920 pre-out and a TPA6120 headphone amplifier.
Can I return it if I change my mind?
The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.
How long does shipping take?
The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).
Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?
The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.
What warranty does it have?
The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.
Sources & verification
What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.
From the store
- Shanling MCD1.3 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
- Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
- About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- Per the page, the detailed sound, soundstage and expert tuning descriptions are the maker's claims and were not checked here.
- The listing text gives no storage, battery, output power or weight figure, and the US, UK and EU choice is not explained, per the page.
- We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
- The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.
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