{"product_id":"shanling-ua7-dongle-with-ess-es9069-dac-and-jan6418","title":"Shanling UA7 Dongle with ESS ES9069 DAC and Jan6418","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p00.jpg?v=1791343269\" alt=\"Shanling UA7 portable USB DAC\/amp: high-end with tube flavouring\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDual JAN6418 tubes: two sound profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnthusiastically 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p04.jpg?v=1791343516\" alt=\"The dual JAN6418 tubes of the Shanling UA7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p05.jpg?v=1791343288\" alt=\"The custom shock absorption structure of the Shanling UA7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eESS ES9069 DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p06.jpg?v=1791343521\" alt=\"The ESS ES9069 DAC of the Shanling UA7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn OP+BUF amplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p07.jpg?v=1791343283\" alt=\"The OPA1662 and BUF634 amplifier design of the Shanling UA7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p08.jpg?v=1791343294\" alt=\"The 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs of the Shanling UA7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA bold new design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p02.jpg?v=1791343274\" alt=\"The Shanling UA7 in titanium grey, deep black and radiant orange\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p03.jpg?v=1791343279\" alt=\"Screen, LED indicator and wheel of the Shanling UA7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe copper edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p01.jpg?v=1791347845\" alt=\"Shanling UA7 Cu copper edition\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections and app\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p11.jpg?v=1791343527\" alt=\"The USB-C connection of the Shanling UA7\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/p12.jpg?v=1791346829\" alt=\"Shanling UA7 in UAC 1.0 mode for gaming\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS ES9069 · PCM 768kHz\/32-bit · native DSD512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × JAN6418 tubes (tube mode) · 2 × OPA1612 I\/V · 2 × OPA1662 · 4 × BUF634\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e577mW @ 32Ω (4.3V) · SNR 119dB · DNR 120dB · THD+N 0.00095% (transistor), 0.15% (tube) · separation 109\/106dB · 1Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195mW @ 32Ω (2.5V) · SNR 119dB · DNR 119dB · THD+N 0.0006% (transistor), 0.15% (tube) · separation 73dB · 0.5Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz–40kHz (−0.5dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.87-inch OLED · backlit multifunction wheel · UAC 1.0\/2.0 · Eddict Player app (Android, Windows)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize and weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 36 × 15mm · 48.5g (aluminium) · 97.4g (copper)\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 Shanling’s L3 cable (sold separately); Windows PCs need Shanling’s driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube mode has higher distortion (0.15%) by nature; switch to transistor mode for the cleanest measurements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"BLACK","offer_id":57117534355843,"sku":"SHANLINGUA7-BLACK","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GREY","offer_id":57117534388611,"sku":"SHANLINGUA7-GRAY","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"ORANGE","offer_id":57117534421379,"sku":"SHANLINGUA7-ORANGE","price":269.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"COPPER","offer_id":62725061738883,"sku":"SHANLINGUA7-CU","price":359.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_c84204ae-cc38-4a0e-89e8-d0d36c5bbfee.jpg?v=1767222281","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/shanling-ua7-dongle-with-ess-es9069-dac-and-jan6418","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}