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Shanling H7: High-End AK4499EX + AK4191EQ DAC chips Portable Amplifier

Shanling H7

Shanling H7

 

The Shanling H7 portable headphone amplifier with flagship-class top-quality DAC is now available.

 

Features

  • Excellent AK4499EX DAC chip & AK4191EQ Delta-Sigma Modulator
  • Unique Built-In Player
  • Hi-Fi Grade USB & Bluetooth 5.0 Input
  • Three Headphone Outputs & Three Gain Levels
  • Long-Lasting Battery & Advanced Power Management

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

  • Dimensions: 142 x 85 x 25 mm
  • Weight: 352.5 g
  • Screen: 1.44-inch Screen
  • System: Open Android 10
  • Audio formats: DSD(".iso",".dsf",".dff") / ISO / DXD / APE / FLAC / WAV / AIFF / AlF / DTS / MP3 / WMA / AAC / OGG / ALAC / MP2 / M4A / AC3 / M3U / M3U8/ OPUS
  • Hi-Res Support: 32 bit / 768 kHz, DSD 512, MQA 8x
  • Gain Setting: Three Level Setting
  • Storage: MicroSD Card Slot, up to 2TB
  • Digital Filters: 6 Preset Filters
  • Battery: 2x 18650
  • Battery Capacity: 6800 mAh
  • Battery Life: Up to 10h SE / 8H BAL
  • Bluetooth Codec Support: LDAC / AAC / SBC
  • Output Level:
    • RCA Output: \
    • Single-Ended Output:
      • Low Gain: 28mW @32 Ohm
      • Medium Gain: 112mW @32 Ohm
      • High gain: 450mW @32 Ohm
    • Balanced Output:
      • Low Gain: 87mW @32 Ohm
      • Medium Gain: 348mW @32 Ohm
      • High gain: 1300mW @32 Ohm
  • Frequency Response:
    • RCA Output: 20Hz - 40kHz (-0.2dB)
    • Single-Ended Output: 20Hz - 40kHz (-0.2dB)
    • Balanced Output: 20Hz - 40kHz (-0.2dB)
  • THD+N:
    • RCA Output: 0.0006%
    • Single-Ended Output: 0.0009%
    • Balanced Output: 0.0007%
  • Dynamic Range:
    • RCA Output: 121dB
    • Single-Ended Output: 121dB
    • Balanced Output: 123dB
  • Signal-to-noise:
    • RCA Output: 121dB
    • Single-Ended Output: 121dB
    • Balanced Output: 123dB
  • Output impedance:
    • RCA Output: 47KΩ
    • Single-Ended Output: <1 Ohm
    • Balanced Output: <1 Ohm
  • Channel separation:
    • RCA Output: \
    • Single-Ended Output: 75 dB @ 32 Ohm
    • Balanced Output: 115 dB @ 32 Ohm
  • Noise:
    • RCA Output: \
    • Single-Ended Output: >113 dB(<1.5 uV)(Low Gain)
    • Balanced Output: >111 dB(<1.5 uV)(Low Gain)

 

Shanling H7

 

Excellent AK4499EX DAC chip & AK4191EQ Delta-Sigma Modulator

H7 is the first Shanling audio design built around the new generation of AKM's flagship DAC system. The Shanling H7 combines AK4191EQ Delta-Sigma modulator with AK4499EX DAC,splitting the Digital-to-Analog process between these two chips for improved performance in both do-mains. This unique approach implemented by AKM allows for even better sound quality, pushing ahead of the older AKM AK4499 DAC.

 

Shanling H7

 

Unique Built-In Player

Thanks to the addition of a MicroSD card slot, H7 is capable of direct lossless playback, in the highest quality and without any cables or Bluetooth signal degradation. Users can pair H7 with our Eddict Player app to gain full control over their music libraries.

 

Shanling H7

 

Hi-Fi Grade USB & Bluetooth 5.0 Input

Equipped with a new generation of the highly-acclaimed USB chipset, 3rd-generation XMOS XU316, the Shanling H7 can ensure the top-quality digital input. The 16-core audio solution also provides a stable asynchronous connection for high-fidelity sound and full support for Hi-Res playback of PCM, DSD and MQA files. In addition, the H7 Amplifier features Bluetooth 5.0 input for convenient wireless sound, meaning that it is easy for a connection to users’ phone or tablet.

 

Shanling H7

 

Three Headphone Outputs & Three Gain Levels

H7 utilizes three levels of amplifier gain, assuring an ideal match with a wide range of headphones. The H7 amplifier characterizes the lowest gain for a hiss-free playback with the most sensitive in-ear earphones. Besides, this device features the high and unleash its powerful 1.3W output, feeding even the most demanding audiophile headphones.

 

Shanling H7

 

Long-Lasting Battery & Advanced Power Management

Utilizing pair of industry standard 18650 batteries, for a combined 6800 mAh capacity, the Shanling H7 equipped with a dedicated PMU chip for advanced power management. This management is conducive to prolonging the battery life for continuous playback and overall improving lifespan of the batteries.

 

Price & Availability

Shanling H7 is now available at Linsoul and others for $829.

 

Shanling H7

Shanling H7

Shanling H7