{"product_id":"shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle","title":"Shanling UA5 Portable Balanced Hi-Res USB-C DAC \u0026 Headphone Amp Dongle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shanling UA5 takes Shanling’s UA line of USB DAC\/amps a big step forward, closer to a portable DAC\/amp than a simple dongle. Two ESS ES9038Q2M DACs and two Ricore RT6863 amplifiers form a fully balanced circuit with 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs, a volume wheel and OLED screen give you independent volume and every setting without an app, and a unique hybrid battery mode powers the audio circuit cleanly while taking load off your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-hero.jpg?v=1791349082\" alt=\"Shanling UA5 portable USB DAC\/AMP: a big step forward\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHi-fi in the palm of your hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wheel for independent volume control, a monochrome OLED display for all the extra settings, a robust 4.4mm balanced connector and the hybrid battery mode take the UA line to a new level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-next.jpg?v=1791349085\" alt=\"The Shanling UA5 in the hand\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHybrid battery power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UA5 adds a small 220mAh battery dedicated to its analogue audio circuit of DACs and amplifiers, giving up to 6 hours of clean power and consistent sound whatever device is powering it. In hybrid mode the DACs and amplifiers run from the battery while the USB controller and FPGA use limited power from the USB connector; in USB mode everything runs from the USB port, like a normal dongle. When the battery runs out, the UA5 switches to USB mode automatically and charges, switching back when it is charged or reconnected. A full charge takes about 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-hybrid.jpg?v=1791349091\" alt=\"Hybrid and USB power modes of the Shanling UA5\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo ES9038Q2M DACs, two RT6863 amplifiers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ES9038Q2M DACs, adopted from Shanling’s portable players, give a slightly warmer, natural sound with top-level resolution and detail, and PCM up to 768kHz\/32-bit and DSD512, with seven selectable digital filters. Two RT6863 amplifiers complete the fully balanced circuit and supply proper driving power. Shanling’s own FPGA and a precise crystal oscillator process all PCM and DSD data accurately, and the output is designed for an extremely black, noise-free background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-dacs.jpg?v=1791349097\" alt=\"The dual ES9038Q2M DACs of the Shanling UA5\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-amps.jpg?v=1791349102\" alt=\"The RT6863 amplifiers inside the Shanling UA5\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-fpga.jpg?v=1791349109\" alt=\"The FPGA signal processing of the Shanling UA5\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3.5mm, 4.4mm and coaxial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the 3.5mm output for everyday headphones (137mW into 32Ω) or the 4.4mm balanced output for the UA5’s full potential (211mW). The 3.5mm socket also works as a USB-to-coaxial S\/PDIF converter up to 24-bit\/192kHz, a high-quality link between a phone and a hi-end home DAC or receiver, especially useful for older hi-fi without a good USB input (it needs a matching 3.5mm TRRS coaxial cable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-outputs.jpg?v=1791349113\" alt=\"The outputs and S\/PDIF of the Shanling UA5\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAny cable, any device\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UA5 comes with a premium copper USB-C to USB-C cable, and its standard USB-C socket takes any cable you like to suit your phone, computer or iOS device. Hold the volume wheel while connecting to switch to UAC 1.0 mode, for a Nintendo Switch, other games consoles and a wider range of devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-cable.jpg?v=1791349117\" alt=\"Choosing a cable for the Shanling UA5\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-gaming.jpg?v=1791349120\" alt=\"Shanling UA5 with a Nintendo Switch\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eControls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the screen on: press to turn the screen off, turn the wheel for volume, double-press to lock the volume, and hold for 2 seconds to open the settings, where a press moves to the next setting, turning changes it and holding for 2 seconds exits. To reset, bring up the volume screen, hold the wheel for 4 seconds for the service menu, then hold for 2 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle-photo-controls.jpg?v=1791349123\" alt=\"Controls of the Shanling UA5\" 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 ES9038Q2M · 2 × Ricore RT6863 · FPGA · 7 digital filters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e211mW @ 32Ω (2.6V) · SNR 116dB · DNR 120dB · THD+N 0.0005% · separation 110dB · 1.6Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e137mW @ 32Ω (2.1V) · SNR 121dB · DNR 122dB · THD+N 0.0005% · separation 77dB · 0.8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–50kHz (−0.5dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCM 768kHz\/32-bit · DSD512 · coaxial out 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery (hybrid mode)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220mAh · about 6h (3.5mm) · 3h (4.4mm) · about 30 minutes to charge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 × 27 × 13.5mm · 29g · 1.44-inch OLED\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\u003eiPhones and iPads with Lightning need a separate Lightning to USB-C cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: UA5, USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter and user guide. Shanling’s PU leather case is sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor Shanling’s eight-DAC dongle, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/shanling-ua6-ii-2nd-generation-usb-dongle-dac-and-amp\"\u003eUA6 II\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"BLACK","offer_id":57116533391747,"sku":"SHANLINGUA5-BLACK","price":279.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_286894e3-09ce-40cd-a955-23156e242f0c.jpg?v=1767190965","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-ua5-portable-balanced-hi-res-usb-c-dac-headphone-amp-dongle","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}