{"product_id":"shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac","title":"Shanling M3 ULTRA Portable Lossless Digital Audio Player \u0026 USB DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling M3 Ultra is a compact Android Hi-Res player built around two ESS ES9219C DACs and two Ricore RT6863 headphone amplifiers, with up to 260mW into 32Ω from its 4.4mm balanced output. Android 10 on an octa-core Snapdragon 665 runs any streaming app, Shanling’s AGLO keeps the sound bit-perfect, and the battery lasts up to 20.5 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791374010\" alt=\"Shanling M3 Ultra Android Hi-Res portable player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-tiles.jpg?v=1791374016\" alt=\"Shanling M3 Ultra features at a glance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt from one piece of aluminium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main chassis is CNC-machined from a single piece of aircraft-grade aluminium, which makes it very rigid and helps shield against interference, and it is sandwiched between durable glass plates. It is built around a 4.2-inch Sharp touch screen (768 × 1280), a good balance between usability and portability, and Shanling’s improved “cut-out” design fits nicely in the hand and the pocket. Choose classic black or emerald green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-build.jpg?v=1791374020\" alt=\"Aluminium unibody and glass panels of the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-compact.jpg?v=1791374024\" alt=\"The compact Shanling M3 Ultra with its 4.2-inch screen\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnapdragon 665 performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 with 3GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 32GB of storage (plus microSD) gives the same system performance as Shanling’s higher-end players and is a big step up from the original M3X.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-cpu.jpg?v=1791374028\" alt=\"Snapdragon 665 platform of the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual ES9219C and a fully balanced circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo ES9219C DACs sit at the heart of an advanced audio circuit with dedicated amplifiers and carefully chosen capacitors, which push the M3 Ultra’s tuning towards Shanling’s traditional house sound. The pair of RT6863 headphone amplifiers handle the headphone load more easily, reducing distortion and improving dynamic range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-dac.jpg?v=1791374034\" alt=\"Dual ES9219C DACs in the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-balanced.jpg?v=1791374039\" alt=\"Fully balanced circuit with dual RT6863 headphone amplifiers\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour 47µF ELNA SILMIC II capacitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e chosen for their sound, a little warmer, smoother and more natural, and a key part of the new tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic tantalum-polymer capacitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e highly accurate, less sensitive to temperature changes and reliable for long-term use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShanling FPGA with KDS crystal oscillators:\u003c\/strong\u003e two low-phase-noise 45MHz and 49MHz oscillators keep phase noise extremely low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDC-DC voltage regulator:\u003c\/strong\u003e for steadier power and more output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-parts.jpg?v=1791374045\" alt=\"Capacitors, oscillators and regulator inside the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower for most headphones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith up to 260mW into 32Ω balanced, the M3 Ultra has enough power even for demanding headphones, while low gain and accurate volume control make it a fine source for sensitive earphones too. Use the 3.5mm output for any ordinary headphones, or the 4.4mm balanced output to get the most from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-compat.jpg?v=1791374051\" alt=\"Output power of the Shanling M3 Ultra at each gain\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-outputs.jpg?v=1791374054\" alt=\"3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced outputs of the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3,500mAh battery gives up to 20.5 hours from the 3.5mm output with one DAC running, 14.5 hours balanced, or up to 45.5 hours as a Bluetooth source. You can choose single or dual DAC mode, and QC3.0 quick charging at 18W tops it up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-battery.jpg?v=1791374058\" alt=\"Shanling M3 Ultra battery life\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOpen Android 10 with AGLO\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndroid 10 is fully open, so you can install any app. Shanling’s AGLO (Android Global Lossless Output) sends all your music out at full quality, avoiding Android’s built-in sample-rate conversion. At home it also plays from NAS drives and works with DLNA and AirPlay, so it slots into an existing hi-fi system, and it works as a USB DAC for a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-android.jpg?v=1791374064\" alt=\"Android 10 with AGLO on the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-home.jpg?v=1791374069\" alt=\"NAS, DLNA and AirPlay streaming on the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBluetooth 5.0 and fast Wi-Fi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-way Bluetooth 5.0 sends LDAC, aptX HD, aptX and SBC to wireless headphones and receives LDAC and SBC from a phone. A Qualcomm WCN3980 module gives 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi with MIMO for a fast, stable connection. The M3 Ultra is a full MQA decoder (up to 16x, for example with TIDAL) and holds both Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-bt.jpg?v=1791374072\" alt=\"Bluetooth 5.0 on the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-wifi.jpg?v=1791374076\" alt=\"Qualcomm WCN3980 MIMO Wi-Fi in the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-mqa.jpg?v=1791374079\" alt=\"Full MQA decoding on the Shanling M3 Ultra\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-hires.jpg?v=1791374084\" alt=\"Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDACs and amps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × ESS ES9219C · 2 × Ricore RT6863\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4mm balanced: 164mW (low gain) \/ 260mW (high gain) @ 32Ω · 3.5mm: 41mW \/ 140mW @ 32Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerformance (3.5mm \/ 4.4mm)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD+N 0.0007% \/ 0.0005% · dynamic range and SNR 121dB \/ 124dB · output impedance under 1Ω · response 20Hz–40kHz (−0.2dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM up to 384kHz\/32-bit · DSD256 · MQA · DSD (ISO, DSF, DFF), DXD, APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and more\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSettings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo gain levels · two digital filters · single or dual DAC mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAndroid 10 · Snapdragon 665 · 3GB LPDDR4X + 32GB · microSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2-inch Sharp, 768 × 1280, touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.0 (transmit LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, SBC; receive LDAC, SBC) · Wi-Fi 2.4\/5GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,500mAh · up to 20.5 hours (3.5mm), 14.5 hours (4.4mm), 45.5 hours (Bluetooth) · QC3.0 18W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e109 × 70.5 × 18mm · 199g\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\u003eIt replaces the M3X, with a faster processor (Snapdragon 665 instead of 430), new amplifiers and a unibody frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: USB-C to USB-A cable, two screen protectors (one already fitted), two rear glass protectors, manual and warranty card. Colours: black or green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor four AKM DACs and more power, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-m6-ultra-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-ak4493seq-dac\"\u003eShanling M6 Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac-photo-box.jpg?v=1791374089\" alt=\"Shanling M3 Ultra accessories\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"BLACK","offer_id":57116539093379,"sku":"SHANLINGM3U-BLACK","price":479.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GREEN","offer_id":57116539126147,"sku":"SHANLINGM3U-GREEN","price":479.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_7717675b-2968-4bd2-a9ce-d97558e67aa0.jpg?v=1767191018","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-m3-ultra-portable-lossless-digital-audio-player-usb-dac","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}