[Shanling]

With UA4 we combined all the favourite features from our previous UA models, added in a brand-new ESS DAC and priced it to be extra competitive in this quickly growing market of ultra-compact USB DACs

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We understand our users demand more controls directly on the DAC, so the UA4 comes with a 0.87-inch display, providing information on current playback and quick access to a range of settings. Helping with this is a trio of buttons, that not only serve for menu navigation, but can be configured to control the playback, hardware volume or software volume (functions can differ depending on the paired digital source).

Audio circuit utilizes our favourite dual Ricore RT6863 headphone amplifiers for balanced output and up to 211 mW @ 32 Ω of output power. This time paired with a brand-new ES9069Q DAC from the latest generation of ESS’ DACs. Tuned by our highly experienced engineers, with an extra focus on the clean and hiss-free output for all the high-efficient earphone users.

MSRP 99 USD

Available In November

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Shanling UA4 – Portable USB DAC/AMP

- New Design, available in Silver or Grey version

- Brand new ESS ES9069Q DAC

- Dual Ricore RT6863 Headphone Balanced Amplifier

- Three buttons for Hardware Volume Control / Software Volume Control / Playback Control

- 3.5mm Single-ended & 4.4mm Balanced Outputs

- Up to 211mW @ 32 Ohm Output power

- Compatible with Android, Windows, Mac and iOS.

- Shanling L3 Lightning cable needed for use with iOS Lightning devices

- UAC2.0 and UAC1.0 mode compatible, for use with Nintendo Switch and other gaming systems or older devices.

- Hi-Res support up to 32/768 and DSD512

- Universal USB-C Connector

- Compatible with Eddict Player app

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[lambdastorm]

Design looking clean! But will there be another AKM based dongle like the UA3?

 

[jmwant]

Sleek design, the playback buttons is a nice addition.

 

[Nivalof]

Cute DAC. Did I understand correctly that there is access to all functions from the device itself and, for example, to switch the filter there is no need to install the application?

Also, please forgive me for asking an off-topic question. On AE you can find in the official Shanling store (which seems to be not official, judging by the comments earlier) cable L6 - USB C to Lightning. Is this cable made by Shanling?

https://aliexpress.ru/item/10050058...w.productlist.search_results.0.37164aa6tiCvpa

 

[Shanling]

Cute DAC. Did I understand correctly that there is access to all functions from the device itself and, for example, to switch the filter there is no need to install the application?

Also, please forgive me for asking an off-topic question. On AE you can find in the official Shanling store (which seems to be not official, judging by the comments earlier) cable L6 - USB C to Lightning. Is this cable made by Shanling?

https://aliexpress.ru/item/10050058...w.productlist.search_results.0.37164aa6tiCvpa

Currently pretty much all functions are on the device itself, so you can change filters on it directly. I believe only setting only available in the app is the low powered mode setting.

We will have our own website shop launching this week, so you will be able to shop there.

We do not have official shop on Aliexpress and we do not recommend shopping there.

And yes, L6 is our normal product.

 

[hokagoteatimereviews]

These look really!! Love the copper colour. The playback is a real nice touch.

Hope I get a shot at listening to this. The new dac chip looks intriguing too.

 

[Nivalof]

And yes, L6 is our normal product.

Then could you tell me if L6 can provide 5 volts?

 

[Shanling]

Then could you tell me if L6 can provide 5 volts?

I'm not sure where you going with this question?

The cable doesn't provide any voltage, so it's up to the device you are connecting them to. It's cable for iPhones, so I assume you want to connect some DAC to it?

 

[Nivalof]

I'm not sure where you going with this question?

The cable doesn't provide any voltage, so it's up to the device you are connecting them to. It's cable for iPhones, so I assume you want to connect some DAC to it?

Looks like there's a translation problem here.
This is a quote from the description of the OEAUDIO cable:
«Most of the Lightning OTG cables, which have output of 3.3V 100mA cannot fulfill the need for portable DACs. We redesigned the circuit, which the OEOTG cable can achieve a 5V 200mA output.»

Many topics here advised using cables capable of providing/transmitting 5 volts with the iPhone for best performance.

 

[Shanling]

Looks like there's a translation problem here.
This is a quote from the description of the OEAUDIO cable:
«Most of the Lightning OTG cables, which have output of 3.3V 100mA cannot fulfill the need for portable DACs. We redesigned the circuit, which the OEOTG cable can achieve a 5V 200mA output.»

Many topics here advised using cables capable of providing/transmitting 5 volts with the iPhone for best performance.

We have never seen any issue about power with our L3 and L6 cables with our USB DACs.

If your DAC needs some special cable to be used with iOS, please consult manufacturer of your DAC.

 

[Nivalof]

We have never seen any issue about power with our L3 and L6 cables with our USB DACs.

If your DAC needs some special cable to be used with iOS, please consult manufacturer of your DAC.

Thank you for your clarification. But I didn't say anything about a power issue with L6. The question about L6 and 5 volts is still open to me.

 

[991 Carrera 4S]

@Shanling

Will Shanling UA4 also come with a NOS filter setting? Or does ES9069Q not support NOS filter?

Sad that there is no anthracite/dark gray/black color available.

 

[Shanling]

@Shanling

Will Shanling UA4 also come with a NOS filter setting? Or does ES9069Q not support NOS filter?

Sad that there is no anthracite/dark gray/black color available.

No such filter for UA4

 

[991 Carrera 4S]

Thank you very much for your super fast reply.

 

[XERO1]

Now available at HiFiGo.

https://hifigo.com/collections/new-arrival/products/shanling-ua4

Mine's already on its way!