Dual JAN6418 tubes
Switch between tube and transistor outputs for two distinct listening profiles.
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Shanling UA7 Dongle with ESS ES9069 DAC and Jan6418
Tube warmth in your pocket.
A portable DAC/amp with dual JAN6418 tubes, an ESS ES9069 DAC and up to 577mW at 32Ω from 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs.
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MEET THE UA7
Tube warmth in your pocket.
A portable DAC/amp with dual JAN6418 tubes, an ESS ES9069 DAC and up to 577mW at 32Ω from 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs.
ESS ES9069 DAC
Supports PCM 768kHz/32-bit and native DSD512, with 119dB signal-to-noise ratio.
Plenty of power
An OP + BUF amplifier delivers up to 577mW at 32Ω, with settings on the OLED screen or app.
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The Shanling UA7 is the first tube model in Shanling’s UA line of USB DAC/amps, after five years of UA designs: a portable DAC and headphone amplifier with two JAN6418 vacuum tubes, so you can switch between a warm, smooth tube sound and a precise transistor sound on one device. An ESS ES9069 DAC handles PCM up to 768kHz/32-bit and native DSD512, and an OP+BUF amplifier gives up to 577mW into 32Ω from the 4.4mm balanced output.
Dual JAN6418 tubes: two sound profiles
Enthusiastically received in Shanling’s portable players and CD players, compact JAN6418 tubes now make their debut in the UA line, bringing the rich, smooth and pleasing sound of tube hi-fi to an even smaller device for use anywhere. Switch at any time between the purely transistor sound and the tube-enhanced output for two distinctive presentations. A custom shock-absorbing structure protects the tubes and reduces unwanted shocks and vibrations.
ESS ES9069 DAC
Built around a well-proven ESS high-performance DAC, the UA7 focuses on accurate, highly detailed sound, tuned by Shanling engineers with over 37 years of experience for an ideal mix of high fidelity and natural sound.
An OP+BUF amplifier
The UA7 is the first UA model with the amplifier design of Shanling’s high-end players: two OPA1612 op-amps for I/V conversion, then two OPA1662 op-amps and four BUF634 buffers in the amplifier section. It gives 195mW into 32Ω from the 3.5mm output and 577mW from the 4.4mm balanced output, with two gain settings and accurate volume control, so it suits any earphones and a wide range of full-size headphones.
A bold new design
The UA7 keeps the sleek, slim profile of earlier UA models, adjusted to show off its tubes, in titanium grey, deep black or radiant orange. A 0.87-inch OLED screen shows settings and file details, the backlit volume wheel changes colour with the PCM sample rate and DSD level, and the new multifunction wheel gives smooth volume changes and a reliable press function. All settings are available on the device.
The copper edition
The UA7 Cu has a full copper-alloy chassis with a rich red copper finish and an anti-oxidation coating, smoother to the touch and much denser in the hand (97.4g). Shanling says the denser, better-shielded chassis gives a slightly warmer, richer tuning with darker backgrounds and a little more dynamics, which with the tube output makes it one of the most musical presentations among Shanling’s products.
Connections and app
A high-purity oxygen-free copper USB-C cable is included, and the standard USB-C socket lets you choose a longer cable or a different connector. UAC 1.0 mode gives the best gaming sound with a Nintendo Switch or other consoles and helps with older or power-limited devices. The Eddict Player app for Android and Windows 10/11 offers extra control; the iOS app does not, because of Apple’s restrictions.
| DAC | ESS ES9069 · PCM 768kHz/32-bit · native DSD512 |
|---|---|
| Amplifier | 2 × JAN6418 tubes (tube mode) · 2 × OPA1612 I/V · 2 × OPA1662 · 4 × BUF634 |
| 4.4mm balanced | 577mW @ 32Ω (4.3V) · SNR 119dB · DNR 120dB · THD+N 0.00095% (transistor), 0.15% (tube) · separation 109/106dB · 1Ω |
| 3.5mm | 195mW @ 32Ω (2.5V) · SNR 119dB · DNR 119dB · THD+N 0.0006% (transistor), 0.15% (tube) · separation 73dB · 0.5Ω |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–40kHz (−0.5dB) |
| Controls | 0.87-inch OLED · backlit multifunction wheel · UAC 1.0/2.0 · Eddict Player app (Android, Windows) |
| Size and weight | 70 × 36 × 15mm · 48.5g (aluminium) · 97.4g (copper) |
Good to know
- iPhones and iPads with Lightning need Shanling’s L3 cable (sold separately); Windows PCs need Shanling’s driver.
- Tube mode has higher distortion (0.15%) by nature; switch to transistor mode for the cleanest measurements.
- In the box: UA7, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adapter and manual. Shanling’s PU leather case is sold separately.
In the box
- Shanling UA7 Dongle
- USB-C to USB-C Cable
- USB-C to USB-A Adapter
- User Manual
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THE FINER DETAILS
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- DAC
- ESS ES9069
- Headphone outputs
- 3.5mm single-ended · 4.4mm balanced
- Output power
- 577mW @ 32Ω (4.4mm) · 195mW @ 32Ω (3.5mm)
- Frequency response
- 20Hz–40kHz (−0.5dB)
- Hi-res support
- PCM 768kHz/32-bit · DSD512
- Screen
- 0.87" OLED
- EQ & app control
- Eddict Player app (Android, Windows): filters, gain, balance, display
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- 119dB (both outputs, both modes, A-weighted high gain)
- Distortion (THD+N)
- 0.00095% (4.4mm), 0.0006% (3.5mm) transistor mode · 0.15% tube mode
- Output impedance
- 0.5Ω (3.5mm) · 1Ω (4.4mm)
- Crosstalk
- 109dB (4.4mm transistor) · 106dB (4.4mm tube) · 73dB (3.5mm)
- Size (H × W × D)
- 70 × 36 × 15mm
- Weight
- 48.5g
- Amplification
- 2 × JAN6418 tubes or transistor mode · 2 × OPA1612 (I/V) + 2 × OPA1662 + 4 × BUF634
- Inputs
- USB-C
- Finishes
- BLACK / GREY / ORANGE / COPPER
Specifications are based on manufacturer information and may change.
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02 / Expert reviews
The UA7 also produces two sonic profiles that provide excellent soundstaging capability, making it worthy of the flagship title.
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it combines excellent build quality, a beautiful chassis, a surprisingly polished UI, impressive output power, and a genuinely successful tube implementation
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