Chi-Fi
Excellence
1 Year of
Warranty
Ideal for
Commuting
Ideal for
Audiophiles
Best Suited for
Portable Use
2.5mm Balanced
Output
ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M
DAC Chip
Pair with Laptop via
USB-C to USB-A adapter
Upto 195mW @ 32Ω
Power Output
Metal
Build
Super Lightweight
Design
RAGHAV SOMANI
Headphone GuruDESCRIPTION
ELEVATE TO HIGH-RES MUSIC LISTENING WITH THE SLEEK & COMPACT UA2
An advanced USB DAC/AMP from Shanling's UA line, the UA2 features a powerful ESS ES9038Q2M DAC along with an Ricore RT6863 amplifier to deliver a high-grade sonic experience. Sporting a compact and portable design, the UA2 is a powerhouse DAC/AMP designed to help you enjoy Hi-Res Audio of up to PCM 32Bit/786kHz and DSD512, on the go.
WITH STANDARD USB-C CONNECTOR, INTERCHANGEABLE CABLE & NINTENDO SWITCH COMPATIBILITY
Connectivity is easy with a USB-C connector which allows you to connect UA2 to almost every modern-day smartphone for high-grade sound. The cables are interchangeable for flexibility and upgradability. The portable UA2 is compatible with Android, Personal Computers, and iOS (lightning cable sold separately). There is a dedicated mode in the UA2 for Nintendo Switch compatibility.
IDEAL FOR A VARIETY OF HEADPHONES AND OFFERS 3.5MM & 2.5MM CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS
With a power output of up to 95mW at 32 ohms, the Shanling UA2 can drive regular headphones with absolute ease. Additionally, you get two output connections with the UA2 - a standard single-ended 3.5 mm output for regular headphones and a 2.5 mm balanced output for balanced sound output.
WITH A NOISE ELIMINATING LOW-DROPOUT REGULATOR & A LED INDICATOR
With a low-dropout regulator, the UA2 is able to keep the levels of background noise in check ensuring that the sound stays clear and free of noise and hiss. This makes the UA2 a perfect match for sensitive earphones. Keep an eye on the current sampling rate through the LED indicator. This lets you know if you are playing the high-quality DSD format. It also allows you to check if you are connected to your gaming console.
TAILOR THE SOUND TO YOUR PREFERENCE WITH THE DEDICATED COMPANION APP
Open a whole new world of settings with the Companion App which allows you to personalize your sound. Get better control over the Shanling UA2 with this App. It lets you tweak different gain modes and digital filters to ensure the sound is fine-tuned to match your music taste.
SPECS
| OUTPUT POWER | 2V @ 32Ω (125mW@32ohm) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 – 50000kHz (-0.5dB) |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 121dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 76 dB @ 32Ω |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 122dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| THD N | 0.0008% @ 32Ω (A-Weighting @0.5V) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 0.8 Ω |
| OUTPUT POWER | 2.5V @ 32Ω (195mW@32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20 – 50000kHz (-0.5dB) |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 116dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 109 dB @ 32Ω |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 120dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| THD N | 0.0008% @ 32Ω (A-Weighting @0.5V) |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | 1.6 Ω |
| DIMENSION | 54 x 18 x 9mm |
| WEIGHT | 12.6g (Without cable) |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Shanling UA2 |
| 2. USB-C to USB-C cable | |
| 3. USB A adapter |
COMPARISONS
| 7,999/- 8,599/- | 6,999/- | 5,499/- 7,999/- | 8,999/- 9,999/- | |
| Warranty | ||||
| Ideal For | Smartphone | Smartphone | Smartphone | Smartphone & Desktop |
| Weight | 12.6g | 12g | 11.1g | 15g |
| DAC Chip | ESS Sabre ES9038Q2M | Dual Cirrus Logic CS43131 | Cirrus Logic CS43131 | ESS SABRE ES9281 |
| Sample Rate | 32bit/768kHz | 32Bit/384kHz | 32Hz/384KHz | 32bit/384kHz |
| Balanced Outputs | ||||
| Outputs | 2.5mm | 4.4mm | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Digital Inputs | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | |
| Output level | 125mW@32Ω | 195mW@32Ω | 1V/62 mW 16Ω 1.4V/62 mW 32Ω 2V/27mW 150Ω | |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 121dB | 133dB | 120dB | |
| Expert Verdict | 'The single-ended output of the UA2 outperforms lots of dongle DACs in terms of fidelity and raw power and it gets better when you connect into the UA2 balanced output.' HEADFONICS | | | 'Paired with a good pair of IEM’s, like the or the new iBasso IT00 and you’ll be good for quite some time, on a tight budget. A great bang for a buck, that goes straight into my recommendation list.' Headfonia |
FAQs
Warranty
1 Year Warranty
Don't sweat it, this Shanling UA2 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.
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'The single-ended output of the UA2 outperforms lots of dongle DACs in terms of fidelity and raw power and it gets better when you connect into the UA2 balanced output.'
'I very much enjoyed my time listening to the UA2. It delivered on build, detail, and soundstage extension, and costs less than a hundred dollars. This is definitely one to consider.'
'At the end of the day, if you're looking for a really high quality Amp/DAC based on the Type-C Connector, Good Amount of driving power, affordable price, UA2 should fit your bill.'
'I love the compact metal casing, the detachable cable, and the balanced output option. Drive a wide variety of headphones, and the detachable cable makes it easy to use with an iPhone.'
'It feels good, is well accessorized, sounds organic, it has two powerful circuits – and also works with portable gaming consoles. And it is a brand-name product with R&D behind it.'
'The Shanling UA2 is among the few portable DAC/amps to feature a dedicated amplifier stage and a balanced output together with a single-ended one. This makes it quite versatile and useful.'
