Dual ES9069Q DACs
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Shanling UP6 Portable Bluetooth DAC/AMP
Dual ESS power, wired or wireless.
A portable Bluetooth DAC/amp with dual ES9069Q DACs, up to 626mW balanced, LDAC and aptX Adaptive, and a 1.54-inch display.
Regular price
£199.00
Unit price
Including VAT
Free next day UK delivery
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MEET THE UP6
Dual ESS power, wired or wireless.
A portable Bluetooth DAC/amp with dual ES9069Q DACs, up to 626mW balanced, LDAC and aptX Adaptive, and a 1.54-inch display.
Hi-res Bluetooth
Qualcomm QCC5125 with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD and more.
Smart features
Car Mode, Mono DAC Mode, app control and fast USB-C charging.
Read the full description
The Shanling UP6 is a pocket Bluetooth DAC and headphone amplifier with two ESS ES9069Q DACs. Pair it with your phone over LDAC or aptX Adaptive, or plug it in by USB-C, and it drives earphones and headphones with up to 626mW from its 4.4mm balanced output. At 70 × 39 × 14mm and 51g it shares the compact shell of Shanling’s UA6.
Dual DACs and real power
Two ES9069Q DACs, clocked by a pair of KDS oscillators, feed two SGM8262 headphone amplifiers. Shanling quotes up to 128dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.0008% THD+N. In single-ended use you can switch to one DAC for longer battery life or keep both for the best performance.
| 4.4mm balanced | 626mW @ 32Ω (high gain) · 155mW (low gain) |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm single-ended | 195mW @ 32Ω (high gain, dual DAC) · 48mW (low gain) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, Qualcomm QCC5125: LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC · NFC pairing |
| USB | USB-C with XMOS XU316: PCM 768kHz/32-bit and native DSD512 · UAC 1.0 mode for consoles |
| Battery | 950mAh: 6.5 hours (3.5mm), 4.5 hours (4.4mm), about 2 hours to charge |
Made for everyday use
A 1.54-inch colour screen and hardware buttons keep the settings within reach, and the display rotates to suit how you carry it. A SiSonic microphone with cVc 8.0 noise cancellation handles phone calls, in-line remotes on 3.5mm headphones work, and Car Mode switches the UP6 on and off with your car’s USB power. On Android, the Eddict Player app adds codec settings, EQ profiles and firmware updates.
Good to know
- The Eddict Player companion app is Android only; the UP6 works fully without it.
- In the box: USB-A to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-A to USB-C adapter and quick start guide.
- Prefer a wired-only dongle? See the Shanling UA6.
In the box
- Shanling UP6 Portable Bluetooth DAC/AMP
- USB A to Type-C Cable
- Type-C to Type-C Cable
- USB A to Type-C Adapter
- Quick Start Guide
Downloads
THE FINER DETAILS
Built for
better listening.
Know what you’re choosing.
Find the right fit for your setup.
- DAC
- 2 × ESS ES9069Q
- Headphone outputs
- 3.5mm single-ended · 4.4mm balanced
- Output power
- 626mW @ 32Ω (4.4mm) · 195mW @ 32Ω (3.5mm, dual DAC), high gain
- Frequency response
- 20Hz–40kHz (−0.5dB)
- Hi-res support
- USB: PCM 768kHz/32-bit · DSD512
- Battery
- 950mAh · up to 6.5 hours (3.5mm), 4.5 hours (4.4mm) · charges in about 2 hours
- Screen
- 1.54" colour LCD
- Bluetooth
- 5.2 receive (Qualcomm QCC5125)
- Bluetooth codecs
- LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC
- Microphone & calls
- SiSonic microphone with cVc 8.0 noise cancellation
- Gain modes
- Low / high
- EQ & app control
- Eddict Player app (Android): codecs, EQ, firmware updates
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- 128dB (4.4mm) · 124dB (3.5mm)
- Distortion (THD+N)
- 0.0008%
- Size (H × W × D)
- 70 × 39 × 14mm
- Weight
- 51.2g
- Amplification
- 2 × SGM8262
- Inputs
- Bluetooth · USB-C (XMOS XU316)
- Finishes
- BLUE / GREY
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change. Battery life varies with use and settings.
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02 / Expert reviews
Combined, the UP6 is a bargain at this price point.
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It refines the user experience with a better screen, a sharper interface, and deeper customization through Eddict Player.
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