{"product_id":"shanling-h2-portable-dac-amp-player","title":"Shanling H2 Portable DAC\/AMP \u0026 Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling H2 is the most compact of Shanling’s H-series portable DAC\/amps, with a built-in music player. Use it as a USB DAC for a phone, tablet, computer or games console, as a Bluetooth DAC with LDAC and AAC, or on its own with a microSD card. A Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC and two SG Micro amplifiers drive 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs with up to 680mW into 32Ω, and a 2,100mAh battery gives up to 12.5 hours of listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p00.jpg?v=1791343269\" alt=\"Shanling H2 portable DAC\/amp with built-in music player, in silver and black\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmaller and lighter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 71.5 × 100 × 21.5mm and 185g, the H2 is Shanling’s most compact H model, with a new design whose control wheels are integrated into the body so they don’t snag in a pocket. It shares its system platform with the larger H5 and H7, and a 0.99-inch colour screen gives easy access to playback information and settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p02.jpg?v=1791343274\" alt=\"The compact Shanling H2 in the hand\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA portable DAC\/amp that plays on its own\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlot in a microSD card of up to 2TB and the H2 plays music independently, at up to PCM 192kHz and DSD128 (DoP), or DSD64 natively, across formats from MP3 and FLAC to DSD, DXD and Opus. Shanling’s Eddict Player app lets you browse the whole card library from your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p04.jpg?v=1791343516\" alt=\"microSD playback and the Eddict Player app on the Shanling H2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198, tuned for a mellow sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly acclaimed CS43198 is rated for up to 130dB of dynamic range, and in the H2 it reaches a 125dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.0007% distortion, with hi-res up to 32-bit\/384kHz. Shanling’s audio engineers, with more than 35 years of hi-fi experience, tuned it for Shanling’s favourite full, mellow sound, with carefully matched parts and true hi-fi performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p06.jpg?v=1791343521\" alt=\"The Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC of the Shanling H2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eXMOS USB and SG Micro amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn XMOS XU208 USB chip gives an asynchronous, low-latency connection to any phone or computer, with PCM up to 384kHz and native DSD256. Two SG Micro SGM8262-2 op-amps drive the balanced output, with Japanese ELNA Silmic II capacitors for the traditional Shanling house sound: rich, warm and pleasing. Four digital filters let you adjust the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p09.jpg?v=1791343300\" alt=\"The SG Micro amplifiers and ELNA Silmic II capacitors of the Shanling H2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom earphones to full-size headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.5mm output gives 180mW into 32Ω on high gain (90mW on low) and the 4.4mm balanced output 680mW (340mW on low). Low noise and low output impedance (0.4Ω and 0.8Ω) suit sensitive earphones, and there is enough power for many full-size headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p10.jpg?v=1791343532\" alt=\"Shanling H2 output power: 180mW single-ended and 680mW balanced\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery and independent charging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2,100mAh battery, a dedicated power-management chip and Shanling’s power-efficient audio design give up to 12.5 hours from the 3.5mm output and 10.5 hours from the 4.4mm output. Two USB-C ports on the back separate charging from the USB DAC input, for less interference and full control over how the H2 is charged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p11.jpg?v=1791343527\" alt=\"Battery life of the Shanling H2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p12.jpg?v=1791346829\" alt=\"The separate charging and data ports of the Shanling H2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBluetooth with LDAC and AAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with your phone and the H2 becomes a hi-fi Bluetooth DAC\/amp, with LDAC for Android and AAC for Apple devices. The H2 is a Bluetooth receiver only; it cannot transmit to wireless headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p13.jpg?v=1791343305\" alt=\"Bluetooth streaming to the Shanling H2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFits into many set-ups\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as an external sound card for a smartphone, a computer or a tablet for films and games, and switch to UAC 1.0 mode for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEasy controls and colourful lights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold the power button for 3 seconds to switch on or off. During playback, the right wheel sets the volume, a short press of the power button plays and pauses, and a double press locks the keys. Hold the multi-function button for 2 seconds to open the settings, then use it and the left wheel to move through and change them. A light shows red while charging and changes colour with the sample rate: blue for 44.1\/48kHz, yellow for 88.2–192kHz, purple for 352\/384kHz and green for DSD. The H2 is certified Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p18.jpg?v=1791346834\" alt=\"The colourful LED lights of the Shanling H2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC and amp\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirrus Logic CS43198 · 2 × SGM8262-2 · XMOS XU208 USB · 4 digital filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e680mW @ 32Ω (4.65V, high gain) · 340mW (low) · SNR 125dB · THD+N 0.0007% · separation 111dB · 0.8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mW @ 32Ω (2.4V, high gain) · 90mW (low) · SNR 123dB · THD+N 0.0007% · separation 80dB · 0.4Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–40kHz (−0.5dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUSB DAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 384kHz · DSD256 native · UAC 1.0 mode for consoles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003emicroSD player\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2TB · PCM 192kHz · DSD128 (DoP), DSD64 native · ISO, DXD, APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, ALAC, MP2, M4A, AC3, Opus, M3U\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0 receiver · LDAC, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen and battery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.99-inch colour LCD · 2,100mAh · up to 12.5h (3.5mm), 10.5h (4.4mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71.5 × 100 × 21.5mm · 185g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth is receive-only: the H2 cannot send to wireless headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: H2, short USB-C to USB-C cable for phones, long USB-A to USB-C cable for charging or computers, and quick guide. 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