Shanling UP4 & UP2 - Bluetooth 5.0 DAC/AMP with ES9218P, balanced output, supporting LDAC, HWA LHDC, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX and AAC.

[Tai Truong]

hi All,
Can someone connect shanling up2 to iphone through lightning? the device work smooth and no issue
I intend to buy shanling up2 and use it with iphone 8 plus. Any sugesstion to me?
Please advice
Thank you so much

 

[Shanling]

hi All,
Can someone connect shanling up2 to iphone through lightning? the device work smooth and no issue
I intend to buy shanling up2 and use it with iphone 8 plus. Any sugesstion to me?
Please advice
Thank you so much

We recommend to use UP2 with iPhone over Bluetooth.
It wasn't build as USB DAC compatible with iOS.

 

[Tai Truong]

thank Shanling,
However someone offer use OTG cable from lightning to USB and use the cable belong to Shanling Up2 to connect iphone with Shanling Up2. Is that true?
I have not try this before

 

[Shanling]

thank Shanling,
However someone offer use OTG cable from lightning to USB and use the cable belong to Shanling Up2 to connect iphone with Shanling Up2. Is that true?
I have not try this before

No idea if the problem would be in cable or charger. I asked engineers to get some PD charger and test all our devices with them. Until then we can only guess.

 

[darmanastartes]

I meant a normal USB-C PD charging brick (adapter as in AC to DC), not OTG adapter. Specifically, I have 3 bricks, the Pixel 3 one, iPad Pro one, and a RAVpower 61W, and none of them charge the Shanling. A normal USB-A brick with an A to C cable works.

Yeah, that's what I thought you meant at first. That's a shame. I was hoping to upgrade to the UP2 from my Fiio BTR1K for LDAC, but I don't want to give up C-C charging.

 

[Galeonero]

Yeah, that's what I thought you meant at first. That's a shame. I was hoping to upgrade to the UP2 from my Fiio BTR1K for LDAC, but I don't want to give up C-C charging.

It's very strange, it makes no sense that it doesn't work with a usb-c to usb-c cable, if it already works from usb-A to usb-c. Just change the connector, the pins and cable remains the same. The only thing I can think of is that the cable does not have the right connector. Also what is the problem of using a usb-a to usb-c cable? Buying it is not necessary because one already comes in the box of very good quality.

 

[Hal Rockwell]

It's very strange, it makes no sense that it doesn't work with a usb-c to usb-c cable, if it already works from usb-A to usb-c. Just change the connector, the pins and cable remains the same. The only thing I can think of is that the cable does not have the right connector. Also what is the problem of using a usb-a to usb-c cable? Buying it is not necessary because one already comes in the box of very good quality.

Type C cables have a controller chip incorporated into them, that supposed to determine the pinout direction and order. Maybe there's an incompatibility issue with those controllers.

 

[rbf1138]

What would have the superior quality: M0 as a USB DAC with a laptop, or the UP2 as a bluetooth DAC with a laptop?

 

[holsen]

That really depends on the codecs your laptop uses for BT Transmission. It not really an apples to apples question. My surface for example only supports SBC BT so I don't find it it all that great but that's not ht E fault of either the the M0 or the UP2. However I use my UP2 as a USB DAC all day every day and when I leave my office use the same UP2 from my phone or tablet or DAP to listen wirelessly over LDAC. Once I got the UP2 I sold my BTR3, Audioengine D1 and Shure BT2. It's an incredibly high quality and versatile device.

 

[rbf1138]

That really depends on the codecs your laptop uses for BT Transmission. It not really an apples to apples question. My surface for example only supports SBC BT so I don't find it it all that great but that's not ht E fault of either the the M0 or the UP2. However I use my UP2 as a USB DAC all day every day and when I leave my office use the same UP2 from my phone or tablet or DAP to listen wirelessly over LDAC. Once I got the UP2 I sold my BTR3, Audioengine D1 and Shure BT2. It's an incredibly high quality and versatile device.

Against the ES100 is the UP2 essentially just another "flavor?" Or is one actually technically superior? Additionally, if I have an M0 and I don't need bluetooth functionality, is the m0 already a UP2 as far as it's ability as a USB DAC goes?

 

[holsen]

I havent heard the ES100 but I've read just about every single thread, review and comment. What people like about the ES100 is the 2.5 Balanced output in addition to the 3.5mm and they like the app.
What they dont like is the plastic build.
What I can tell you is that the UP sounds stellar and the build quality is really rock solid. Earlier in this thread I posited some picks of the Clip Mods I made. I'll post them here again. Unless 2.5 output is important to you, I'd say go for the UP2 - It really is a magnificent piece of audio gear.

For the clip, I used the back of a Magnetic Name Badge like this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/46x13mm-St...-Magnet-ID-Holder-Metal-Card-Set/303048206799

 

[kordal]

@Shanling when app probably will be ready? I really like my UP2, but I miss control in app ;/

 

[Shanling]

Type C cables have a controller chip incorporated into them, that supposed to determine the pinout direction and order. Maybe there's an incompatibility issue with those controllers.

We will be looking into this. Meanwhile, we will welcome other users to share their experience, so we can see if problem are all PD chargers or some specific.

Against the ES100 is the UP2 essentially just another "flavor?" Or is one actually technically superior? Additionally, if I have an M0 and I don't need bluetooth functionality, is the m0 already a UP2 as far as it's ability as a USB DAC goes?

M0 as USB DAC can do Hi-Res, UP2 is limited to 16/48.

@Shanling when app probably will be ready? I really like my UP2, but I miss control in app ;/

No update on App so far.

 

[Mlaihk]

I am dying for an app. Without the app, my UP2 is sitting at my desk with next to little use......... And yes, I have both BTR3 and ES100 and loved their apps.

 

[Shanling]

I am dying for an app. Without the app, my UP2 is sitting at my desk with next to little use......... And yes, I have both BTR3 and ES100 and loved their apps.

Can I ask, which feature in their app is so key for you, that it makes UP2 not usable?