{"product_id":"shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac","title":"Shanling M7 Portable Flagship Digital Audio Player with Android 10 and ES9038Pro ESS DAC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling M7 is a high-end Android music player that follows the design of Shanling’s flagship M9 in a smaller body. At its heart is the ESS ES9038PRO, the DAC Shanling had already used in its top-of-the-line CD player, with an in-house I\/V stage and a fully balanced amplifier giving up to 900mW into 32Ω. Open Android 10 on a Snapdragon 665, a 5-inch 1080p Sharp screen, two-way Bluetooth and a 7,000mAh battery complete it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791364084\" alt=\"Shanling M7 high-end Android music player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-overview.jpg?v=1791364090\" alt=\"Shanling M7 features at a glance\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreamlined wave design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M7 follows Shanling’s design approach inspired by its 25th-anniversary Hi-Fi line. The whole main chassis is CNC-machined from a single piece of aircraft-grade aluminium, with a complex wave pattern on the sides, in an elegant titanium grey finish. Glass panels on the front, back and top give a clean, smooth look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/03_eecf968d-e10e-4207-bff4-59354fef637f.jpg?v=1791364095\" alt=\"The wave-pattern aluminium chassis of the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOutstanding image quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-inch LCD from Sharp offers 1920 × 1080 resolution, stunning colours and wide viewing angles, fitted into a “floating screen” design on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-screen.jpg?v=1791364100\" alt=\"The 5-inch 1080p Sharp screen of the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlagship ESS performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe audio circuit is built around the ES9038PRO, the flagship of ESS’s Sabre line, running in current mode. Shanling previously used it in its top-of-the-line CD3.2 (21) CD player, which gave its engineers the knowledge and experience to bring it to a portable player. It plays PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512 natively, and decodes MQA files and streams fully (16×), so Tidal’s MQA streams play at their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-dac.jpg?v=1791364105\" alt=\"The ESS ES9038PRO DAC in the Shanling M7, 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOP+BUF fully balanced amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplifier is a fully balanced four-channel circuit based on Shanling’s OP+BUF architecture, designed for superior sound with no unwanted noise, on a single board as in the M9. Each part was chosen with care:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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 conversion stage, carefully matched with each resistor and capacitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMUSES8920:\u003c\/strong\u003e a dual-channel J-FET op amp for low noise and low distortion, a staple of hi-fi designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTI OPA2211 and BUF634A:\u003c\/strong\u003e a low-distortion, powerful op amp with low crosstalk, and a high-speed buffer at the driver stage that greatly increases current output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESS ES9311:\u003c\/strong\u003e a voltage regulator that is the best-matched companion for the ESS DAC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin-film resistors and Panasonic capacitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.01% accurate, stable thin-film resistors, and Panasonic tantalum-polymer capacitors that are accurate, less sensitive to temperature and reliable over years of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Japanese ELNA Silmic II capacitors:\u003c\/strong\u003e proven audio components from high-end SACD players and amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPAF technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e to solve the group-delay problem of traditional low-pass filtering, Shanling designed a new circuit from advanced mathematical models, with Constant Phase in All Frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo KDS crystal oscillators and a third-generation FPGA:\u003c\/strong\u003e two Japanese active oscillators and Shanling’s improved algorithm give better accuracy when decoding PCM or DSD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/06_9af3837c-a1fd-47f0-a15d-b5cf617d4869.jpg?v=1791343033\" alt=\"The fully balanced four-channel amplifier board of the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-parts1.jpg?v=1791364110\" alt=\"I\/V stage, thin-film resistors, Panasonic capacitors and MUSES8920 in the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-parts2.jpg?v=1791364115\" alt=\"CPAF, KDS oscillators and ELNA capacitors in the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning at full power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree gain settings give up to 400mW into 32Ω (645mW into 16Ω) from the 3.5mm output and 900mW into 32Ω from the 4.4mm balanced output, enough for anything from sensitive in-ear monitors to demanding full-size headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-power.jpg?v=1791364121\" alt=\"Shanling M7 output power: 400mW and 900mW at 32 ohms\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnapdragon 665 and upgraded memory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 has eight cores, an 11nm design and an Adreno 610 GPU, with more than enough power for modern apps. Its lower power use helps battery life, and its lower heat is welcome in a hi-fi device. Six gigabytes of LPDDR4X RAM keep multitasking smooth, and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage plus a microSD slot hold your apps, offline downloads and music library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-cpu.jpg?v=1791364126\" alt=\"The Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 in the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAndroid 10, ready for everything\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Android 10 gives you access to millions of apps. Shanling’s AGLO technology (Android Global Lossless Output) processes music from every app correctly and at full quality, without the degradation caused by Android’s built-in sample-rate conversion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-android.jpg?v=1791364129\" alt=\"Open Android 10 on the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWireless\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Qualcomm WCN3980 module gives 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi with MIMO for a fast, stable connection. The M7 streams over DLNA and AirPlay, syncs with Shanling’s Eddict Player app for remote control, and updates its firmware over the air. Two-way Bluetooth 5.0 sends LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX and SBC to headphones and speakers, and receives LDAC and SBC from a phone. The M7 holds both Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification from the Japan Audio Society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-bt.jpg?v=1791364132\" alt=\"Two-way Bluetooth with LDAC and LHDC on the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-wifi.jpg?v=1791364136\" alt=\"Qualcomm WCN3980 Wi-Fi module in the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-stream.jpg?v=1791364141\" alt=\"DLNA and AirPlay streaming on the Shanling M7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBattery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith power-hungry audio circuits, Shanling chose a high-capacity 7,000mAh battery with QC3.0 18W charging. It gives up to 10 hours from the 3.5mm output and 8.5 hours balanced, and Shanling quotes up to 85 hours on Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-battery.jpg?v=1791364145\" alt=\"Shanling M7 7000mAh battery: 10, 8.5 and 85 hours\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/SHANLINGM7_1000x798_1.jpg?v=1767192989\" alt=\"Shanling M7 music player\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS ES9038PRO (current mode) · PCM 768kHz\/32-bit · DSD512 · MQA 16× · five digital filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully balanced, four channels · 2 × ADA4896-2 I\/V · MUSES8920 · OPA2211 · BUF634A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow 0.73V (17mW) · medium 1.88V (110mW) · high 3.61V (406mW), all @ 32Ω · 645mW @ 16Ω · SNR 126dB · THD+N 0.0007% · separation 75dB · noise under 1.6µV · under 1Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow 1.46V (66mW) · medium 3.35V (350mW) · high 5.43V (920mW), all @ 32Ω · SNR 128dB · THD+N 0.0007% · separation 115dB · noise under 2.2µV · under 1Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–40kHz (±0.1dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSystem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Android 10 · AGLO lossless output · Snapdragon 665 · 6GB LPDDR4X · 128GB UFS 2.1 · microSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-inch Sharp LCD, 1920 × 1080, touch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWireless\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi 2.4\/5GHz (WCN3980, MIMO): DLNA, AirPlay, SyncLink, OTA · Bluetooth 5.0: send LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX, SBC; receive LDAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDSD (ISO, DSF, DFF), DST ISO, DXD, APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, AIF, DTS, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, ALAC, MP2, M4A, AC3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,000mAh · 10 hours (3.5mm) · 8.5 hours (4.4mm) · QC3.0 18W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128 × 78 × 20mm · 312g · CNC aluminium, titanium grey\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, quick start guide and spare screen protectors (one fitted at the factory).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a player with Shanling’s simpler MTouch system and an AKM DAC, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-m5-ultra-ak4499ex-ak4191-mtouch-digital-audio-player\"\u003eShanling M5 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-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac-photo-box.jpg?v=1791364150\" alt=\"Shanling M7 packaging and accessories\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57117042868611,"sku":"SHANLINGM7-TITANIUM","price":1099.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_f50caa60-241b-4429-9599-8975c3be8a85.jpg?v=1767193018","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-m7-portable-flagship-digital-audio-player-with-android-10-and-es9038pro-ess-dac","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}