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1 Year of
Warranty
Ideal for
Commuting
Ideal for
Audiophiles
Best Suited for
Portable Use
ESS Sabre ES9218P
DAC Chip
Pair with Laptop via
USB-C to USB-A adapter
80mW @ 32惟
Power Output
Metal
Build
Super Lightweight
Design
DESCRIPTION
SAME HIGH-GRADE SOUND NOW IN A SLEEK & COMPACT DESIGN
Falling in line with Shanling's popular series of portable players and amplifiers, Shanling UA1 features the same DAC/AMP Chip and delivers the same high-grade sound, but this time it comes in a small and affordable design.

ENJOY YOUR MUSIC IN COMPLETE SILENCE WITH ZERO NOISE OUTPUT
Shanling UA1 was designed specifically for portable audio while making sure that the audio is as clean as it gets by reducing noise and other audio disturbances to nothing. UA1 is compatible with even the most sensitive earphones and offers high-grade sound with zero noise output.


BEST IN CLASS OUTPUT WITH LOW POWER CONSUMPTION
UA1 features one of the best power outputs found in any device of its size. Moreover, the advanced design of the Shanling UA1 helps it to keep the power consumption super low. UA1 not only offers you powerful sound output but also ensures that you get low power consumption.


FINE TUNE YOUR SOUND WITH SHANLING MUSIC APPLICATION
Open a whole new world of settings with Shanling music app which allows you to personalise your sound. This app comes with adjustable gain, digital filters and channel balance, allowing you to make all the necessary changes to your sound right through your phone.


COMES WITH COTTON SHIELDING TO ELIMINATE AUDIO DISTURBANCES
To eliminate all sorts of disturbances of wireless networks either from the surroundings or the phone, Shanling UA1 comes with cotton shielding. This will make sure that you enjoy your favourite music without any kind of audio disturbances.



WITH INDUSTRY STANDARD USB-C CONNECTOR, HI-FI GRADE CABLE & USB-A ADAPTER
Connectivity is easy with a USB-C connector which allows you to connect UA1 to almost every modern-day Android smartphone for high-grade sound. Shanling realises the importance of even the smallest part in the audio path and therefore comes with a high-purity copper wire cable. UA1 has a USB-A adapter allowing you to use UA1 with a standard computer USB port.
NOTE: UA1 might not be recognized at first in some devices. Users should check settings for USB OTG or take advice from the manufacturer for more details.
NOTE: You will need to download UA1 drivers from en.Shanling.com for Windows, while there is no need for drivers for MacOS.

SPECS
FREQUENCY RANGE | 20Hz~50KHz (-0.5dB) |
THD+N | 0.001% @32ohm (A-Weighting) |
OUTPUT POWER | 1.6V@32ohm (80mW@32ohm) |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 119dB @32ohm (A-Weighting) |
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE | 119dB @32ohm (A-Weighting) |
CHANNEL SEPERATION | 77dB @ 32ohm |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.5 ohm |
DIMESIONS | 39 X 15 X 9mm body / 77mm Cable |
WEIGHT | 8.3g |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. Shanling UA1 |
2. USB-C To USB A Adapter | |
3. User Guide |

COMPARISONS
![]() Shanling - UA1 �� 3,999/- �� 4,499/- |
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Warranty | ||||
Ideal For | Smartphone | Smartphone | Smartphone | Smartphone |
Weight | 8.3g | 11g | 12g | 11.1g |
DAC Chip | ESS Sabre ES9218P | Dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 | Dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 | Cirrus Logic CS43131 |
Sample Rate | 32Hz/384KHz | 32Bit/384kHz | 32Bit/384kHz | 32Hz/384KHz |
Balanced Outputs | ||||
Outputs | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | 4.4mm | 3.5mm |
Digital Inputs | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Output level | 80mW@32惟 | 1.61Vrms(32惟 load) | 195mW@32惟 | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 119dB | 127dB | 133dB | 120dB |
FAQs
Warranty & Media Reviews
1 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this Shanling UA1 comes with a 1 year warranty from Shanling that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Shanling's warranty in India.
'The Shanling UA1 is a capable bridge between the source device �� either a smartphone or a laptop �� and your earphones. This compact DAC is a good first step in setting up an affordable audiophile kit.'
Read More'Build quality and compact design, Good cable, Sound quality for the price, very solid build quality. The main body is made of good machined aluminum with a smooth finish in complete black color.'
Read More'The Shanling UA1is a nice little DAC, capable of great lengths once paired with a good IEM. Sound quality is good, and the conception design makes it the perfect companion for your smartphone.'
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