{"product_id":"shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac","title":"Shanling M30 Pro High End Modular Digital Audio Player with original AKM AK4497 DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling M30 Pro is a modular, battery-powered desktop player and streamer. Its system, DAC, tube, amplifier and battery sections are separate modules that can be swapped or upgraded, with a spare slot for the future. Two AKM AK4497 DACs, from Shanling’s final supply, run fully balanced, and a discrete amplifier gives up to 3.8W into 32Ω for the most demanding full-size headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791375198\" alt=\"Shanling M30 Pro modular streaming player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-tiles.jpg?v=1791375203\" alt=\"Shanling M30 Pro features at a glance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvolving for the future\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to a special modular system, all the core components of the M30 Pro can easily be exchanged or upgraded, so new technologies can be added over time or the player customised for special uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital player module:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tiltable 5.8-inch 1080 × 2160 Sharp touch screen and Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, running a closed, customised Android 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC module:\u003c\/strong\u003e two AKM AK4497EQ DACs and two Texas Instruments OPA2211 amplifiers, with six digital filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube module:\u003c\/strong\u003e two Korg 6P1 Nutube triodes for a tube output mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpare module:\u003c\/strong\u003e for possible future upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier module:\u003c\/strong\u003e a discrete audio design, up to 3.8W into 32Ω.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery module:\u003c\/strong\u003e five Panasonic 18650 cells, 16,500mAh, about 17.5 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-modular.jpg?v=1791375207\" alt=\"The modules of the Shanling M30 Pro\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll your music in one place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closed Android 10 system is deeply customised for sound quality and smooth operation, powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 665. It plays local files and streams from Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer, Apple Music and Amazon Music, and also plays from microSD (up to 2TB) and USB drives, and over Ethernet. Bluetooth 5.0 transmits LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX and SBC and receives LDAC and SBC, and Shanling’s app can control it remotely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-music.jpg?v=1791375211\" alt=\"Android 10 streaming on the Shanling M30 Pro\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe highest levels of hi-fi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound draws on more than 35 years of Shanling’s high-end audio design, aiming for the highest sound quality with a calm, balanced presentation. The DAC module uses the last of Shanling’s AKM AK4497 DACs in fully balanced mode with TI OPA2211 amplifiers and a range of top-quality parts, including Sanyo solid capacitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-hifi.jpg?v=1791375216\" alt=\"Dual AKM AK4497 DACs in the Shanling M30 Pro\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded amplifier module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upgraded high-power amplifier module uses a discrete design giving up to 3.8W into 32Ω (565mW into 300Ω) from the balanced outputs. It was designed with a clear focus on the most demanding full-size headphones and fine-tuned over many months of testing with the most high-end models. Four gain levels, from low to ultra-high, cover sensitive earphones too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-amp.jpg?v=1791375220\" alt=\"Discrete amplifier module of the Shanling M30 Pro, 3800mW\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClean, stable battery power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning entirely from batteries gives the M30 Pro the cleanest, most stable power in all conditions, with no need for extra power conditioning. It charges from a 5–12V adapter (one is supplied) or at 5V\/2A over USB-C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-power.jpg?v=1791375223\" alt=\"Five 18650 cells power the Shanling M30 Pro\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReady for all connections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix headphone sockets cover every plug: XLR, 4.4mm, 3.5mm Pro and 2.5mm balanced, plus 3.5mm and 6.35mm single-ended. On the back are an RCA analogue input, RCA and balanced XLR line outputs (in bypass, transistor or tube mode), Ethernet, coaxial and optical digital inputs, a USB DAC input, a USB port for an external drive, a USB port for digital audio output or a second drive, USB-C for data and charging, and the charging socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-connect.jpg?v=1791375226\" alt=\"Front and rear connections of the Shanling M30 Pro\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvery detail matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chassis is CNC-machined from a single piece of aluminium for stability and resistance to interference. The internal wiring is monocrystalline copper for the smoothest signal path, 92 Panasonic tantalum-polymer capacitors give accuracy and temperature stability, and a pair of very precise KDS crystal oscillators reduce jitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-details.jpg?v=1791375230\" alt=\"Aluminium chassis, copper wiring, capacitors and oscillators of the Shanling M30 Pro\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBalanced headphone out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 \/ 320 \/ 980 \/ 3,800mW @ 32Ω (low to ultra-high gain) · 565mW @ 300Ω · SNR 123dB · dynamic range 125dB · THD+N 0.0007% · output impedance under 1.6Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSingle-ended headphone out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19 \/ 70 \/ 281 \/ 1,125mW @ 32Ω · 163mW @ 300Ω · SNR and dynamic range 121dB · THD+N 0.0032% · output impedance under 0.8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLine outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA 2.6V · XLR 5.2V (bypass mode; lower in transistor and tube modes) · 20Hz–50kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × AKM AK4497EQ · 2 × TI OPA2211 · PCM 768kHz\/32-bit · DSD512 · 6 digital filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTubes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × Korg 6P1 (Nutube)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB DAC · coaxial · optical · RCA analogue · USB drive · microSD up to 2TB · Ethernet · Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.8-inch 1080 × 2160 Sharp touch screen · Snapdragon 665 · closed Android 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 × Panasonic 18650, 16,500mAh · about 17.5 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e213 × 258 × 50mm · about 3kg\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: metal carrying case, stand, power adapter, screwdriver and bolts, module removal tool, suction cup, gloves, USB-A to USB-C cable, cleaning cloth and manuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a mains-powered Shanling all-in-one, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-em7-flagship-lossless-desktop-player-with-es9038pro-ess-dac\"\u003eShanling EM7\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-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac-photo-box.jpg?v=1791375233\" alt=\"Shanling M30 Pro packaging and accessories\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57117319561603,"sku":"SHANLINGM30PRO-BLACK","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_4bfd97fd-2344-42cd-bfbb-75187aae6515.jpg?v=1767204588","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-m30-pro-high-end-modular-digital-audio-player-with-original-akm-ak4497-dac","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}