[holsen]

I Might be incorrect but the UP2 is basically an M0 without screen or storage. It's not a DAP. @Shanling is the the UP2 a 2 way BT device? But at least as it pertains to the The Auris, the UP2 has USB DAC functionality where the Auris does not. I almost bought one but I'm going to sit it out and wait for the UP2

 

[Shanling]

I Might be incorrect but the UP2 is basically an M0 without screen or storage. It's not a DAP. @Shanling is the the UP2 a 2 way BT device? But at least as it pertains to the The Auris, the UP2 has USB DAC functionality where the Auris does not. I almost bought one but I'm going to sit it out and wait for the UP2

M0 and UP2 only share ES9218p audio chip, otherwise they are very different device inside.

UP2 is only BT receiver and USB DAC. It doesn't have BT transmitting function.

 

[froes]

M0 and UP2 only share ES9218p audio chip, otherwise they are very different device inside.
UP2 is only BT receiver and USB DAC. It doesn't have BT transmitting function.

So it died for me. I'm looking for a USB DAC that can transmit BT. Do you have or plan such a device. The M0 is said to do this with LDAC???

 

[Shotgun.Preacher]

Introducing Shanling UP2

Sound quality of M0 in smaller and cheaper package, with wider support of Bluetooth codecs.

- Bluetooth 5.0 Qualcomm CSR8675 chip

- Supports LDAC, HWA LHDC, apt-X HD, apt-X Low Latency, apt-X, AAC and SBC codecs

- Powerful ESS ES9218P SABRE DAC/AMP, offering same sound quality as Shanling M0

- Classic Shanling construction, aluminium frame with glass panels on front and back

- Thin and sleek design for your pocket, comes with additional case with clip

- Multifunctional wheel for total control over playback and calls

- Build-in microphone for phone calls and voice assistants

- Can be connected to computer to serve as USB DAC

- Up to 11 hours of battery life, 200 hours standby

- Precise volume control with 64 steps

- Weight 26g

MSRP 79 USD // 79 EURO

Expected international release - second half of July.

Hi,
1) Can you also provide the dimensions (without the clip) for UP2?
2) Will the sound signature be similar to M0?
3) Will the volume control be separate from iPhone's volume level? Hope not

 

[Nolbert0]

@Shanling thanks for the update. It all looks fairly as expected. One thing I was a little disappointed with was the clip. I have the M0 with what looks to be the same clip. Couldn't you make a sprung clip? They are WAY better. Especially as someone who predominantly wears a t-shirt, those clips are considerably more difficult to attach compared to a sprung clip around the collar. Don't get me wrong, it's still very usable and I haven;t broken it.

This is just feedback/observation.

p.s. does anybody know where one can find a low profile sprung clip for such purposes? If I could find that, I'll just double sided tape that sucker to the back and Shanling wouldn't need to bother.

 

[Nolbert0]

3) Will the volume control be separate from iPhone's volume level? Hope not

I for one hope so. The way they have it for M0 with iPhone is perfect for me. Phone-side volume is either on/off (silent at 0, full volume from 1 to MAX) and the M0 controls the volume in 100 (I think?) steps. Far superior to the iPhone's 10 or 12 steps., don't you think? Or did I misunderstand your meaning?

 

[Shotgun.Preacher]

I for one hope so. The way they have it for M0 with iPhone is perfect for me. Phone-side volume is either on/off (silent at 0, full volume from 1 to MAX) and the M0 controls the volume in 100 (I think?) steps. Far superior to the iPhone's 10 or 12 steps., don't you think? Or did I misunderstand your meaning?

That’s exactly what I meant I just think that having two separate volume bars is cumbersome. That’s one of advantages of Colorfly BT-C1 over FiiO BTR3. I have both

 

[Shanling]

So it died for me. I'm looking for a USB DAC that can transmit BT. Do you have or plan such a device. The M0 is said to do this with LDAC???

Our current players M0, M2X and M5s can serve as USB Bluetooth transmitter, including LDAC.
No plans for dedicated USB Bluetooth transmitter.

Hi,
1) Can you also provide the dimensions (without the clip) for UP2?
2) Will the sound signature be similar to M0?
3) Will the volume control be separate from iPhone's volume level? Hope not

1) 55*27*12 mm
2) They are using same hardware and overall we are trying to make them sound as close as possible, but of course slight differences can be heard due to different digital path of signal.
3) UP2 and iPhone have independent volume control, you can change it on both devices.

@Shanling thanks for the update. It all looks fairly as expected. One thing I was a little disappointed with was the clip. I have the M0 with what looks to be the same clip. Couldn't you make a sprung clip? They are WAY better. Especially as someone who predominantly wears a t-shirt, those clips are considerably more difficult to attach compared to a sprung clip around the collar. Don't get me wrong, it's still very usable and I haven;t broken it.

This is just feedback/observation.

p.s. does anybody know where one can find a low profile sprung clip for such purposes? If I could find that, I'll just double sided tape that sucker to the back and Shanling wouldn't need to bother.

We were looking into spring clips when creating case for M0, unfortunately we were not able to find any local manufacturer with reasonable quality.

 

[holsen]

So it died for me. I'm looking for a USB DAC that can transmit BT. Do you have or plan such a device. The M0 is said to do this with LDAC???

Yes M0 with latest firmware can transmit LDAC

 

[Nolbert0]

We were looking into spring clips when creating case for M0, unfortunately we were not able to find any local manufacturer with reasonable quality.

I'm sure u already looked. But i had to ask.

 

[ClieOS]

UP2 just officially on sale in China. Already placed an order.

 

[holsen]

Do tell. Where did you place the order? Please?

 

[ClieOS]

Do tell. Where did you place the order? Please?

Taobao, Shanling official store.

 

[sensenonno]

hi Shanling , looking at the spec sheet, M0 seems to have more output power than UP2, correct?

 

[Shanling]

hi Shanling , looking at the spec sheet, M0 seems to have more output power than UP2, correct?

Correct. Due to differences in design of UP2 compared to M0, gain was lowered to improve/lower any background noise.