[Shanling]

I'm loving my UA1 intensely. It has a thicker sound than my Sonata HD Pro / Hidizs S8, and clear separation.

The only issue I got is popping / crackling sound. Very loud. I'm guessing it's because the USB cable gets jostled in my pocket?

I'm loving the Shanling sound. Considering using the Shanling M0 as USB (and maybe Bluetooth) DAC.. Mostly because the ability to use my own USB cable and the volume knob.

Can someone tell me..

1. If the sound and separation is the same as UA1
2. If the volume knob on the M0 works in DAC mode

Or would I better go with the UP4 instead?

Cheers!

1. They are based on same chip, so while there are slight variances between them, overall they are similar sounding.
2. Yes, wheel works in DAC mode.

UP4 would be my preferred combination with Smartphone and LDAC, as the wireless ads so much more convenience.

 

[chifihead]

1. They are based on same chip, so while there are slight variances between them, overall they are similar sounding.
2. Yes, wheel works in DAC mode.

UP4 would be my preferred combination with Smartphone and LDAC, as the wireless ads so much more convenience.

Doesn't the M0 have bluetooth as well? I'm satisfied with aptx so far, so LDAC is not necessary

In any case, congrats on the UA1, great product, as long as I use it stationary (I don't pocket it), no issues. But then again that applies to all dongles. Whereas my Sonata would lose connection, the UA1 pops.

 

[skumrat]

The only issue I got is popping / crackling sound. Very loud. I'm guessing it's because the USB cable gets jostled in my pocket?

I had this 2-3 times when I first bought it and not since. Seems like some sort of wear in effect on one of the circuitry components.

 

[Shanling]

Doesn't the M0 have bluetooth as well? I'm satisfied with aptx so far, so LDAC is not necessary

In any case, congrats on the UA1, great product, as long as I use it stationary (I don't pocket it), no issues. But then again that applies to all dongles. Whereas my Sonata would lose connection, the UA1 pops.

M0 is like swiss knife, mix of everything. Up4 is designed as a Bluetooth receiver and works better in that role.

 

[chifihead]

I had this 2-3 times when I first bought it and not since. Seems like some sort of wear in effect on one of the circuitry components.

Glad to hear that!

Did you mean a single pop, or was it like fireworks / morse code? Mine was the latter, it was a series of pops, loud enough to make me wonder if it hurts the driver

M0 is like swiss knife, mix of everything. Up4 is designed as a Bluetooth receiver and works better in that role.

Thanks! I'm still leaning towards the M0 due to the size.

 

[skumrat]

Glad to hear that!

Did you mean a single pop, or was it like fireworks / morse code? Mine was the latter, it was a series of pops, loud enough to make me wonder if it hurts the driver


Thanks! I'm still leaning towards the M0 due to the size.

Mine sounded like some sort of electrical spark/crackling noise and it was very loud. Only happened 3 times within the first 10 or so hours of playtime and not at all since in probably 30 or more hours of playtime.

 

[Promenadeplatz]

How much is power consumption here pls?

 

[Ultrainferno]

Our UA1 review is now live on HFN. Ask @nanotechnos anything about it!

 

[Nolbert0]

Does somebody here have all of Shanling's ES9018p triplets - UA1, UP2 and M0? I'm curious to see if there are any sonic differences between them since they're all made by Shanling and utilise ES9018p.

 

[skumrat]

UA1 is ES9218P

 

[Nolbert0]

UA1 is ES9218P

Duly noted. Regardless, my curiosity regarding the sonic differences between them has not waned.

 

[Shanling]

Does somebody here have all of Shanling's ES9018p triplets - UA1, UP2 and M0? I'm curious to see if there are any sonic differences between them since they're all made by Shanling and utilise ES9018p.

9218 DAC/AMP is also in our Q1, UP4 and BA1. And each of them sounds differently.

 

[HDot]

UA1 feedback seems great. Eagerly waiting on the UA2. Any update on the release of UA2 please?

 

[Shanling]

We are happy to announce that UA2 production started and we are expecting international market release in April!

Will share more information on UA2 over next few days.

 

[Shanling]

Shanling UA2

- Advanced model of UA line
- Interchangeable cables, using USB-C connector
- Compatible with Android, computers and iOS*
- Special mode offering compatibility with Nintendo Switch
- 3.5mm Single ended & 2.5mm Balanced output
- ESS ES9038Q2M DAC & RT6863 amplifier
- Up to 195mW@32 output power
- Hi-Res support up to PCM 32/768 and DSD512
- Advanced settings available in companion app

Available in April
MSRP TBA