{"product_id":"shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier","title":"Shanling H7 Flagship AKM DAC Headphone Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling H7 is a high-end portable DAC and headphone amplifier with a special built-in music player. It was the first Shanling design built around AKM’s new flagship DAC system, the AK4191EQ modulator with the AK4499EX DAC, and drives headphones with up to 1,300mW into 32Ω from its 4.4mm output. It connects by USB, coaxial, optical or LDAC Bluetooth, plays straight from a microSD card under control of your phone, and adds RCA line outputs and 6.35mm, 4.4mm and 3.5mm headphone sockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791364631\" alt=\"Shanling H7 portable DAC and headphone amplifier in titanium and black\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-overview.jpg?v=1791364637\" alt=\"Shanling H7 features at a glance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic hi-fi heritage, best sound on the go\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than 34 years of making hi-fi, Shanling took a significant step into high-end portable DAC\/amps with the H7. It continues Shanling’s tradition of top-class construction, with an aviation-grade aluminium shell and nicely rounded shapes that are comfortable to use and carry. A compact 1.44-inch monochrome OLED display and a pair of ALPS wheels control it all. It comes in Supersonic Titanium or Twilight Black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-heritage.jpg?v=1791364642\" alt=\"Shanling H7 in Supersonic Titanium and Twilight Black\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA unique built-in player\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its microSD card slot (up to 2TB), the H7 plays lossless files directly, in the highest quality and without any cables or Bluetooth degradation, up to 32-bit\/768kHz and DSD512. Pair it with Shanling’s Eddict Player app to control your whole music library from your phone. The player runs on an Ingenic X2000 platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-player.jpg?v=1791364647\" alt=\"Controlling the Shanling H7 built-in player with the Eddict Player app\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-microsd.jpg?v=1791364650\" alt=\"Shanling H7 rear panel: RCA line out, digital input, USB and microSD\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew flagship AKM DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H7 combines the AK4191EQ delta-sigma modulator with the AK4499EX DAC, splitting the digital-to-analogue process between two chips for better performance in both domains. AKM’s approach gives even better sound than its older AK4499, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 123dB and distortion of 0.0006%. Six digital filters let you fine-tune the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-akm.jpg?v=1791364655\" alt=\"AKM AK4191EQ and AK4499EX in the Shanling H7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional hi-fi tuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed around the TI TPA6120A2, with carefully matched ELNA Silmic II and Panasonic tantalum capacitors, and tuned for Shanling’s favourite warm, smooth and highly organic sound that still packs a proper punch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-pass filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e TI OPA2211, chosen for its low noise and high bandwidth, with 100µF WE capacitors and an ultra-low-noise low-dropout regulator for the cleanest signal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house I\/V stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pair of ADI ADA4896-2 amplifiers in a highly optimised current-to-voltage stage, carefully matched with each resistor and capacitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFPGA and KDS oscillators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shanling’s own FPGA with two low-phase-noise 45MHz and 49MHz active oscillators keeps phase noise extremely low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery part matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e a robust Neutrik 6.35mm socket holds heavy audiophile cables securely, JRC MUSES8920 J-FET amplifiers give clean sound from the RCA outputs, and the inside is wired with high-purity single-crystal copper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-circuit.jpg?v=1791364660\" alt=\"Headphone amplifier, low-pass filter, I\/V stage and FPGA of the Shanling H7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-neutrik.jpg?v=1791364666\" alt=\"The Neutrik 6.35mm socket in the Shanling H7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatching all headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree gain levels match a wide range of headphones: the lowest gives hiss-free playback with the most sensitive in-ear monitors, and high gain unleashes 450mW into 32Ω single-ended or a powerful 1.3W balanced, enough for even the most demanding audiophile headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-outputs.jpg?v=1791364671\" alt=\"6.35mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm headphone outputs on the Shanling H7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHi-fi grade USB and Bluetooth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA third-generation XMOS XU316, a 16-core audio chip, gives a stable asynchronous USB connection with full support for PCM, DSD and MQA (8× unfolding over USB for TIDAL). Use the H7 with a phone (iPhones with a Lightning port need a Lightning cable, sold separately), with most tablets for games and films, with a computer as a desktop DAC, or switch it to UAC 1.0 mode for gaming systems such as the PS5 and Nintendo Switch. The Bluetooth 5.0 input (the H7 is a receiver only) takes LDAC from Android phones and AAC from iPhones for quick, easy listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-xmos.jpg?v=1791364674\" alt=\"The XMOS XU316 USB chip in the Shanling H7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-usbdac.jpg?v=1791364680\" alt=\"The Shanling H7 as a USB DAC for phones, tablets, computers and games consoles\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-bt.jpg?v=1791364685\" alt=\"Shanling H7 receiving Bluetooth from a phone, in its optional leather case\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDigital inputs and RCA outputs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coaxial and optical input connects a wide range of sources, and the RCA line outputs (2.4V) let you connect active speakers directly for a compact system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-rca.jpg?v=1791364692\" alt=\"RCA line output of the Shanling H7 connected to active speakers\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayback lights and wheel controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLED indicators show what is playing at a glance: the sample-rate light is blue for 44.1\/48kHz, yellow for 88.2–192kHz, purple for 352.8–768kHz and green for DSD, and an MQA light shows MQA, MQA Studio and MQA rendering. The left wheel switches inputs (press) and skips tracks (turn), and holds for the settings menu; the right wheel sets the volume, plays and pauses, locks the controls with a double press and turns the H7 on and off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-indicator.jpg?v=1791364697\" alt=\"Playback indicators on the Shanling H7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-wheels.jpg?v=1791364703\" alt=\"Wheel controls of the Shanling H7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong-lasting battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo industry-standard 18650 cells give 6,800mAh, with a dedicated power-management chip that extends playing time and the life of the batteries: up to 10 hours single-ended or 8 hours balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-battery.jpg?v=1791364708\" alt=\"Shanling H7 6800mAh battery: 10 hours single-ended, 8 hours balanced\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/SHANLINGH7_1000x522_7e1f5c7e-d3d4-44cc-99cb-bef2146c4da7.jpg?v=1767191979\" alt=\"Shanling H7 portable DAC and headphone amplifier\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAKM AK4191EQ + AK4499EX · PCM 768kHz\/32-bit · DSD512 · MQA (8× over USB) · 6 digital filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow 87mW · medium 348mW · high 1,300mW, all @ 32Ω · SNR and dynamic range 123dB · THD+N 0.0007% · separation 115dB · noise under 1.5µV · under 1Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm and 6.35mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow 28mW · medium 112mW · high 450mW, all @ 32Ω · SNR and dynamic range 121dB · THD+N 0.0009% · separation 75dB · noise under 1.5µV · under 1Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRCA line out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4Vrms · THD+N 0.0006% · SNR and dynamic range 121dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–40kHz (−0.2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C (XMOS XU316) · coaxial\/optical (3.5mm) · Bluetooth 5.0 receiver (LDAC, AAC, SBC) · microSD up to 2TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD (ISO, DSF, DFF), DXD, APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, AIF, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, ALAC, MP2, M4A, AC3, OPUS, MQA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 18650, 6,800mAh · 10 hours (single-ended) · 8 hours (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e142 × 85 × 25mm · 352.5g · aluminium\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\u003eIn the box: USB-A to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5mm to RCA coaxial cable, storage pouch, user manual and warranty card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"\/products\/leather-case-for-the-shanling-h7\"\u003eleather case for the H7\u003c\/a\u003e is available separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor iPhones with a Lightning port, a Lightning to USB-C cable is needed (sold separately).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier-photo-box.jpg?v=1791364711\" alt=\"Shanling H7 packaging and accessories\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"BLACK","offer_id":57116719972739,"sku":"SHANLINGH7-BLACK","price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"TITANIUM","offer_id":57116720005507,"sku":"SHANLINGH7-TITANIUM","price":699.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_27f8496e-7546-4a68-a7db-93433075180e.jpg?v=1767192016","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-h7-flagship-akm-dac-headphone-amplifier","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}