[Mlaihk]

Got update on final dimensions:

60 x 36 x 13.5 mm

Weight 37g

ETA on the UP4 and the app for UP2?

 

[DynamicEars]

anyone has UP2 and hidizs/tempotec sonata HD? Sorry if this already asked before, is UP2 is better sounding DAC while using in both BT and USB mode? Thanks in advance

 

[Lidson Mendes Br]

Does anyone use Moondrop Kxxs and Shanling UP2 work well?
I have Xduoo XP-2, but there is no Bluetooth LDAC so I have to use it turned on OTG in the street this hinders.

 

[holsen]

I'm in doubt to use next to the smartphone the Shanling UP2 or UP4 that will launch, or if I get a DAP with this Shanling M0 bluetooth function. It would be to listen to the Moondrop Kxxs.

I've got the UP2 and since receiving it, I use my M5s DAP less and less. With LDAC and streaming services / local files on my phone, I honestly don't need the DAP that often. The UP2 is THAT good. The only time I feel I need a. DAP is when I'm flying or playing music at a remote location, so I travel with it.. Also if you download the FiiO Music App, (@Shanling we need one) it has DNLA built in so you can access files on your network and play them through the UP2. If I didn't already have the UP2 (and BTR3 which doesn't get used any more) I'd buy the the UP4 in a heartbeat.

BTW @Shanling it would be great if you would give us a way to disable Huawei's very unstable LDHC /HWA.

 

[Shanling]

I've got the UP2 and since receiving it, I use my M5s DAP less and less. With LDAC and streaming services / local files on my phone, I honestly don't need the DAP that often. The UP2 is THAT good. The only time I feel I need a. DAP is when I'm flying or playing music at a remote location, so I travel with it.. Also if you download the FiiO Music App, (@Shanling we need one) it has DNLA built in so you can access files on your network and play them through the UP2. If I didn't already have the UP2 (and BTR3 which doesn't get used any more) I'd buy the the UP4 in a heartbeat.

BTW @Shanling it would be great if you would give us a way to disable Huawei's very unstable LDHC /HWA.

I will propose to have such disable LDHC function in our app. It's unfortunate situation of Android system, where it's hard to set BT codecs by user.

 

[holsen]

I will propose to have such disable LDHC function in our app. It's unfortunate situation of Android system, where it's hard to set BT codecs by user.

That will be great. On my Samsung devices I can select LDAC and it will always reconnect with LDAC but with Huawei Devices I have to manually select LDAC every time otherwise it auto connects to LDHC. with the other company's app it's possible to simply disable codecs on the BT DAC

 

[holsen]

@Shanling Is there any anticipated release date for the UP4?

 

[Theojt]

Or pre-ordering for early adopters? I'm not patient!

 

[Shanling]

@Shanling Is there any anticipated release date for the UP4?

We hope to have it on market in November.

Or pre-ordering for early adopters? I'm not patient!

We don't sell directly. If you want to pre-order, you can reach out to your local seller / distributor.

 

[senorbroom]

After using the Up2 primarily as a USB DAC the AAC mode does sound noticeably softer. I hope an app is released to control the EQ as the Up2 appears to boost my headphones already boosted bass.

Here’s how I use it with my Beoplay H6s:

 

[Galeonero]

anyone has UP2 and hidizs/tempotec sonata HD? Sorry if this already asked before, is UP2 is better sounding DAC while using in both BT and USB mode? Thanks in advance

Hi, I had the sonata HD v2 for a while.
Now I have the Shanling Up2, the up2 is much better for several reasons.
1. It does not need to connect as the Sonata does, and if you want to use it as a USB DAC it is better because you can use a longer cable and not the sonata that is small then it produces that it constantly comes out if you use it on the smartphone in your pocket .
2. The sound is much better, greater power, greater bass. I did not like the sound of the Sonata I did not feel any improvement in this regard against the dongle that came in the google pixel 2, only a little better power.
3. The up2 is more compatible with the use of BT, apparently with the various usb-c products at 3.5 mm there are and the disinformation that there are assets and liabilities, not all can use all then there may be a compatibility problem .
4. When I used the Sonata, I was constantly watching the cable because it can be broken at any time because of the design and because it is a cable, a bad movement or a jerk and it broke, it doesn't work anymore.

 

[boodado]

Sorry this question is so basic. What is the salient differences between the UP2 and UP4. Is one more of a desktop unit? Why would you get the UP2 over the UP4? Thanks

 

[Shanling]

After using the Up2 primarily as a USB DAC the AAC mode does sound noticeably softer. I hope an app is released to control the EQ as the Up2 appears to boost my headphones already boosted bass.

Here’s how I use it with my Beoplay H6s:

Well, you can blame AAC sound on the creator of AAC codec Did you tried other codecs too? Or are you limited to AAC due to iPhone?

Did you tried to use some of the dedicated EQ apps already?

Sorry this question is so basic. What is the salient differences between the UP2 and UP4. Is one more of a desktop unit? Why would you get the UP2 over the UP4? Thanks

UP4:
- bigger and heavier
- more expensive
- little bit more controls on unit itself(can change gain and digital filters)
- shines mainly with balanced connection (so you either need to change cable or whole headphones)

UP2:
- smaller and lighter
- cheaper
- all you really need if you have no interest to go with balanced connection and are just happy enough with current headphones.

 

[boodado]

Thanks. My desktop setup is a JDL Atom that I connect either a ES100 or BTR3 and stream from cell phone. Looks like UP 4 would be the better option. Thanks.

 

[PROblemdetected]

Just purchased a Shanling up2 from aliexpress.
Works fine with phone and pc via usb, but when i plug to charge no red light appears.
Ive tried with multiple chargers with differents Ma, but nothing happens? Any ideas?