Shanling - EA5

SHANLING INTRODUCES AN ALL IN ONE DESKTOP STREAMER FOR YOUR HOME

The Shanling EA5 is a fully-featured integrated stereo amplifier that functions as a headphone amplifier, hi-fi amplifier, pre-amp, network player and DAC with high-res streaming capabilities. EA5 is designed to work independently or in combination with your other devices. The heart of EA5 is its digital player system, giving you easy access to a range of streaming services or working with your music library. EA5 is equipped with an AKM DAC chip and offers an Android OS experience with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The amplification capability of the EA5 makes it possible to combine it with a pair of bookshelf speakers and headphones and all of this can be controlled remotely from an app on your phone.

HI-RES CERTIFIED DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH AKM DAC CHIP FOR A PRISTINE AUDIO

To ensure optimal conversion of music and digital sources, the Shanling EA5 is equipped with an AKM4493 DAC. This DAC chip model is selected for its optimal support for PCM streams up to 32 bits / 768 kHz, as well as DSD512 and MQA files. Shanling EA5 support 8X MQA playback from locally stored files, streaming apps and over USB input. The Shanling EA5 is a Dual Hi-Res Audio certified device and is the perfect device for enjoying very detailed audio reproduction. To maximise listening precision, the Shanling EA5 Streaming Music Center amplifier combines its DAC with a KDS Crystal clock to limit jitter, for smoother and purer reproduction.

OFFERS DUAL AMPLIFICATION STAGES WITH A PURE CLASS D ARCHITECTURE

The Shanling EA5 features a powerful stereo amplifier that delivers 50 Watts of output power at 4 Ohms. The amplification stage of the Shanling EA5 operates in class D and combines high-quality components, including Panasonic Tantalum Polymer capacitors, High Precision Thin Film Resistor, CPAF low-pass filtering technology and Abletec ALC0100 module capable of delivering dynamic and transparent audio. Connect your conventional Hi-Fi speakers to the EA5 and enjoy music in excellent sound quality. In addition to its speaker outputs, the Shanling EA5 also has an OP+BUF audio architecture for headphone output in 6.35mm jack format. This output is associated with an amplification stage exclusively dedicated to power headphones. This stage consists of a Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 chip per channel to provide a very high power capable of powering any headphones. A four-level gain is also offered to maximise the power supply of high impedance headphones.

ENJOY HI-RES STREAMING VIA BLUETOOTH AND WI-FI DUAL-BAND CONNECTIVITY

The Shanling EA5 can stream music wirelessly to Bluetooth headphones or earphones. To do this, it has a Bluetooth controller that can broadcast music in Bluetooth LDAC and aptX HD, which allows you to take advantage of high-speed transmission. This Bluetooth module is reversible, allowing music to be played on the Shanling EA5 from a smartphone, tablet, computer or any other Bluetooth source. Thanks to its dual WiFi and Ethernet network controller, the Shanling EA5 can play all your music shared on the local network, whether from a NAS server or a computer. It also allows you to access online music services including Tidal, Spotify, Apple Music, Qobuz, Deezer and Amazon Music applications. In addition to online music services and DLNA, the Shanling EA5 Streaming Music Center connected amplifier can also receive music in AiPlay from any Apple device.

EMBEDDED WITH ANDROID OPERATING SYSTEM TO ELEVATE USER EXPERIENCE

Shanling EA5 desktop streamer is an ultra-compact and complete solution that takes advantage of the latest advances used on Shanling’s flagship DAPs. EA5 is thus one of the only amplifiers in the world to embed the Android operating system. The EA5 comes equipped with AGLO Technology (Android Global Lossless Output) to ensure music from an app is processed accurately. This integration offers access to a vast catalogue of applications, for maximum compatibility with streaming services. The Android system also offers more intuitive navigation through the various menus and applications. To do this, the Shanling EA5 incorporates a large colour touch screen on its upper side. Navigating the menus and the music library is always done intuitively and quickly via the screen.

DURABLY BUILT AND OFFERS SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY WITH VARIOUS DEVICES

The Shanling EA5 is designed with quality materials, and its deep black body combines glass and aluminium to form its chassis. A Gold plated volume wheel is used for a touch of luxury, along with a 4.7-inch touch screen for easy control over your music and a circuit diagram for the Hi-Fi enthusiasts. The compact format of the Shanling EA5 offers an array of connectivity options suitable for all uses. The digital section consists of a USB-B port to connect a Windows or Mac computer, a USB-A port to read files stored on a USB key, as well as an optical and coaxial input to connect a TV or other digital source. EA5 also offers RCA input, allowing it to be paired with various devices. Finally, a pre-out output allows the Shanling EA5 to be used as a pre-amplifier or paired with a subwoofer. The Shanling EA5 offers a compact and complete solution, just as well suited for listening to music through headphones as with speakers.

ENHANCE YOUR USER EXPERIENCE WITH A DEDICATED COMPANION APP

The Shanling Eddict Player app (available for Android and iOS) allows you to take complete control over the EA5 from your smartphone or tablet. Offering a complete display mirroring, giving you access to all features of the EA5 from the comfort of your chair. The Shanling EA5 combines many different functions, that can fit into pretty much any home audio system. Switching quickly from headphones to speakers, running on its own or as a DAC with your computer or CD Player, streaming from Tidal or from your local NAS. So many possibilities in one unit, and to simplify the operation the Eddict Player App comes in handy in taking control of your EA5.