The Shanling UA5 USB DAC, a powerful and versatile digital-to-analog converter that combines exceptional performance with sleek design. Experience enhanced audio quality with the renowned ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M DAC chip, delivering precise sound reproduction and dynamic range.
Connect the UA5 to your computer via USB and instantly elevate your audio output with support for PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512. Its intuitive controls and informative OLED display ensure effortless navigation and customization of audio preferences.
Crafted with precision and durability, the UA5 features a sleek aluminum alloy body that minimizes interference for a clean audio signal. With both headphone and line-level outputs, enjoy superior audio fidelity whether at home, in the studio, or on the go.
Elevate your music experience with the Shanling UA5 USB DAC. Rediscover your favorite tracks with enhanced clarity and detail, transforming your digital audio into an immersive sonic journey. Order now and unlock the true potential of your audio setup.
Shanling UA5 - Portable USB DAC/AMP
With UA5, we are pushing our UA line into a bit different category. While UA1 and UA2 worked nicely as simple USB Audio dongles, UA5 is quite a bit closer to your bigger portable DAC/AMPs.
The Shanling UA5 adds volume wheel for an independent volume control, small screen for an easy access to multiple settings directly on the device, full-size 4.4mm balanced connector instead of fragile 2.5mm, fully balanced audio circuit, SPDIF digital output for use with other DACs and special Hybrid battery Power mode, to reduce battery drain from your smartphone.
UA5 provides a better sound quality for your smartphone and a better user experience when connected to your computer.
Key features
- Monochromatic 1.44-inch OLED display, giving access to multiple settings directly on the UA5, without any need for an app on the phone.
- Volume wheel for an independent volume control. Also serving as a menu navigation.
- 3.5mm Single-ended and 4.4mm Balanced outputs.
- Possible to switch between full USB Power and Hybrid Battery Power mode. In Hybrid mode, DACs and amplifiers are using clean power from the build-in 220 mAh battery.
- Fully balanced circuit with two ESS ES9038Q2M DACs and two dedicated Ricore RE6863 amplifiers.
- Digital SPDIF coax output through 3.5mm connector.
- Compatible with Android, Windows, Mac and iOS. Special lightning cable needed for use with iOS.
- UAC2.0 and UAC1.0 mode compatible, for use with a Nintendo Switch and other gaming systems or older devices.
- Hi-Res support up to 32bit / 768khz and DSD512
- Output power 137 mW @ 32 Ohm SE // 211 mW @ 32 Ohm Balanced.
- USB-C Connector. USB-C to USB-C cable and adapter to USB-A included in the packaging.
| Display | Monochromatic 1.44-inch OLED display |
| User Controls | Volume wheel with independent volume control and menu navigation |
| Outputs | 3.5mm Single-ended and 4.4mm Balanced outputs |
| DAC | Fully balanced circuit with two DACs and two dedicated amplifiers |
| Digital Output | Digital SPDIF coax output through 3.5mm connector |
| OS Compatibility | Compatible with Android, Windows, Mac and iOS (Lightning cable required for use with iOS) |
| UAC Amp | UAC2.0 and UAC1.0 mode compatible |
| HiRes Support | Hi-Res support up to 32bit / 768khz and DSD512 |
- Shanling UA5 DAC/Amp
- USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A adapter
- User guide
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
Shipping
We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
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