[Shanling]

Our budget portable UA1 DAC/AMP now becoming more practical, UA2 model getting some interesting improvements and a brand-new cable for easy connection to iPhones.



Shanling UA1s

Based upon UA1 Pro, offering the same ESS ES9219C DAC/AMP and 3.5mm output. But now with added in-house developed FPGA for a slight audio quality boost and standard USB-C connector, turning UA1s into a much more practical device with interchangeable cables.

With UA1s you can easily switch from default short USB-C cable to long cables for use at a desktop or even to iOS cables for use with iPhone!

MSRP stays the same at 49 USD/Euro.

Available in black or green, releasing this week.

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Shanling UA2 Plus

Taking our popular UA2 DAC/AMP, slightly adjusting its tuning to a bit warmer sound and switching from 2.5mm to a more robust 4.4mm balanced connector.

MSRP at 89 USD/Euro.

Available NOW at Shanling distributors in black or silver finish.

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Shanling L3

Premium USB cable, 24AWG octa-core construction from pure silver wires, 11.5cm in length.

Available in Lightning to USB-C variant for use with iPhone and as a standard USB-C to USB-C for Android phones.

Lightning to USB-C variant will be available at 17 USD/Euro, while USB-C to USB-C at 15 USD/Euro.

Shipping out this week.

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[Dust by Monday]

Can this drive the HD 660s?

 

[r31ya]

with balanced cable 4.4mm (195mW) it should make decent volume.

 

[Another Audiophile]

Lightning to USB-C variant will be available at 17 USD/Euro

Is this a MFi certified item?

 

[OCC7N]

Vape pen looking as devices. Anybody tried screw on an Atomizer/RTA/RDA on these?

 

[SherryLion]

Our budget portable UA1 DAC/AMP now becoming more practical, UA2 model getting some interesting improvements and a brand-new cable for easy connection to iPhones.



Shanling UA1s

Based upon UA1 Pro, offering the same ESS ES9219C DAC/AMP and 3.5mm output. But now with added in-house developed FPGA for a slight audio quality boost and standard USB-C connector, turning UA1s into a much more practical device with interchangeable cables.

With UA1s you can easily switch from default short USB-C cable to long cables for use at a desktop or even to iOS cables for use with iPhone!

MSRP stays the same at 49 USD/Euro.

Available in black or green, releasing this week.

​

Shanling UA2 Plus

Taking our popular UA2 DAC/AMP, slightly adjusting its tuning to a bit warmer sound and switching from 2.5mm to a more robust 4.4mm balanced connector.

MSRP at 89 USD/Euro.

Available NOW at Shanling distributors in black or silver finish.

​

Shanling L3

Premium USB cable, 24AWG octa-core construction from pure silver wires, 11.5cm in length.

Available in Lightning to USB-C variant for use with iPhone and as a standard USB-C to USB-C for Android phones.

Lightning to USB-C variant will be available at 17 USD/Euro, while USB-C to USB-C at 15 USD/Euro.

Shipping out this week.

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This is great, I wished ua1 series should come with with detachable cable. And now it does. I am not so interested in the uas plus but the L3 is a pure silver cable and that is awesome.

 

[oldkid]

How does the FPGA chip improve audio quality in the UA1s ?

 

[Neomorphus]

Is the L3 OTG? The iFi Gryphon needs OTG.

 

[jmwant]

The UA1s is a much needed upgrade. Nowadays USB dacs without removable cable is a big no for me.

 

[Shanling]

Can this drive the HD 660s?

I knew few people that used HD6xx line on UA2 with balanced output to decent results.

How does the FPGA chip improve audio quality in the UA1s ?

FPGA helps with the digital processing on the UA1s, so it isn't any drastic change to the sound signature, but it has slightly better sound quality overall.

Is the L3 OTG? The iFi Gryphon needs OTG.

I don't think our L3 would be configured as the OTG adapters. But we tested it only with our models, can't provide any info on compatibility with iFi.

 

[HombreCangrejo]

Oh, good! A warm oriented 9038q2m implementation in UA2 plus is really of my liking. I only hope it doesn't lack detail. It could be a great match for some of my brightest IEMs, and complementary to my FC3. Really tempted, it would be my first Shanling product.

@Shanling, could you tell how is it compared vs UA3? Both have really great DACs, and implement the same Ricore amp, so I don't have a clear picture, apart from the physical buttons in UA3.

 

[Shanling]

Oh, good! A warm oriented 9038q2m implementation in UA2 plus is really of my liking. I only hope it doesn't lack detail. It could be a great match for some of my brightest IEMs, and complementary to my FC3. Really tempted, it would be my first Shanling product.

@Shanling, could you tell how is it compared vs UA3? Both have really great DACs, and implement the same Ricore amp, so I don't have a clear picture, apart from the physical buttons in UA3.

UA3 is the overall better-sounding device in our opinion.

UA2 Plus is quite a bit smaller, which can be important if your priority would be to carry it around with your phone.

 

[Neomorphus]

Is the L3 OTG? The iFi Gryphon needs OTG.

It is OTG. I just got one from Amazon and It is lighter and more flexible than what came with the Gryphon. It is very “silvery” and no complaints with the sound. Durability may be an issue.

 

[Kepller]

@Shanling can we know the difference between the unbalanced and balance circuitry in the Shaling UA2 Plus? From the website it seems to be wording it in a direction where only the Balanced 4.4mm port uses the dual Ricore AMPs. Does that mean that the 3.5mm port is inferior and is using a complete different circuitry? E.g using only 1 of the amp. Please clarify as I'm about to purchase a cable... and I can only get one in 2.5mm or 3.5mm I can't get that same cable in 4.4mm so I would have to go through the trouble of using a 2.5mm to 4.4mm adapter which is going to be a pain. So I need to know if the Balance output is truly superior to the 3.5mm.

 

[Shanling]

@Shanling can we know the difference between the unbalanced and balance circuitry in the Shaling UA2 Plus? From the website it seems to be wording it in a direction where only the Balanced 4.4mm port uses the dual Ricore AMPs. Does that mean that the 3.5mm port is inferior and is using a complete different circuitry? E.g using only 1 of the amp. Please clarify as I'm about to purchase a cable... and I can only get one in 2.5mm or 3.5mm I can't get that same cable in 4.4mm so I would have to go through the trouble of using a 2.5mm to 4.4mm adapter which is going to be a pain. So I need to know if the Balance output is truly superior to the 3.5mm.

Correct, the Balanced output is the one using both amps and is superior to 3.5mm port.
This is standard for Balanced outputs.

If you have cable with 2.5mm and don't want to use adapter to 4.4 or get new cable, we can recommend to look for the older UA2, which had 2.5mm output.