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Shanling

Shanling - M1 Plus

Digital Audio Player
Sale price₹ 19,999 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 24,999
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In case you receive the Shanling - M1 Plus with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Shanling - M1 Plus 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.

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Why Shanling is Special

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Designed in China
Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.
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Born in 1988

Why we love this DAP

Value for Money

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Every once in a while we come across a product that give you a lot more value for the price.


If you see products marked as "🥜 Value For Money" you can be sure you're getting a great bang for your buck.

Ideal for Beginners

Lost in the Audio Maze? Let Us Guide Your Beginner Audiophile Journey!


If you are a newcomer in the audio world, this headphone or gear is a stepping stone for those overwhelmed by the plethora of options available.


If you see a product marked with “🌱 Ideal for Beginners," it indicates that this device is perfect for starting your audiophile journey.
Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

Enjoy the convenience of seamless wireless connectivity


This headphone or gear indicates that the product supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, freeing you from the tangles of cords and cables.


If you see products marked as “✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth”, enjoy the freedom to stream music, make calls, and more, all without being tethered to your device, giving you the flexibility to move around and multitask with ease.
Battery Life

No need to be connected to the power socket with these devices.


This headphone or gear promises long-lasting battery performance, ensuring your device keeps up with your adventures without missing a beat.


If you see products marked as “⏳ Battery Life”, be rest assured that you'll enjoy extended usage time, whether it's for uninterrupted music playback, extended gaming sessions, or all-day productivity, keeping you powered up throughout your day.
Battery Capacity

Power that keeps your music going.


This headphone or gear has ample battery capacity, promising you plenty of juice to power through your day with gusto.


If you see products marked as “🔋 Battery Capacity”, rejoice in the knowledge that your device is equipped with a robust battery, providing you with extended usage time and reducing the frequency of recharges, so you can focus on your favourite tracks.
Storage

Storage is important. Even in this era of streaming music, you’d want to make sure you have enough space to store your amazing collection of music on your player. Imagine a long flight, it’s your offline files you’re going to be listening to.


Keeping your entire collection of Hi-Resolution music in one place is the most convenient way of carrying your music library. However, Hi-Resolution files are heavy. Most songs in a FLAC format can be about 100mb per track. So more space is always better.


Most players support both internal storage and expandable storage via an external memory card. Make sure you check both - the internal memory on players, and consider the maximum supported size of the expandable storage. It’s best to keep your library of offline files in expandable storage and use the internal storage for saving files from streaming apps.




At the time of writing this article, MicroSD cards for 256 GB were easily available and affordable for less than Rs. 2000. Higher capacity cards are also available, but that seems to be the sweet spot.
Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


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Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.
Power Output

When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.


This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.


If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.
Balanced Output

Upgrading from single-ended to balanced can be the easiest way to improve your sound.


This DAC, Amp or Hi-Res player offers a balanced output, ensuring pristine audio quality with minimised interference and enhanced clarity for your listening pleasure.


If you see a product marked as "⚖️ Balanced Output”, get ready for a symphony of crystal-clear tunes, free from any unwanted noise drama!

Shanling Introduces M1 Plus - A Dual Hi-Res Certified Digital Audio Player

Shanling presents an all-new digital audio player - The M1 Plus to deliver Hi-Res music playback. It houses an audio circuit featuring an ESS ES9069Q DAC delivering detailed audio and a pair of SGM8262 amplifiers to offer an output of 660mW@32Ohm to drive any headphone. Shanling M1 Plus features the latest MTouch system housing an Ingenic X2000 platform with hi-end capability. The meticulous compact design utilises aluminium and glass with a bolder modern design. It features a 3.2-inch screen featuring touchscreen controls for easy accessibility. Shanling M1 Plus is certified with “Hi-Res Audio” and “Hi-Res Wireless Audio” from the Japan Audio Society. The Shanling M1 Plus is all set to elevate your music listening experience.

Embeds ESS ES9069Q DAC With Expert Tuning For Hi-Fi Audio

Shanling M1 Plus is embedded with an ESS ES9069Q DAC and expertly tuned to deliver accurate audio with excellent dynamic range. The THD(Total Harmonic Distortion) measures up to 0.0007% and SNR(Signal-to-Noise-Ratio) goes up to 122dB to deliver coherent audio. The DAC Chips utilised support decoding up to 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD256 for an exceptional sound.

Houses A Pair Of SGM8282 Amplifiers For Powerful Output

It features a pair of SGM8262 amplifiers to provide a higher output power of 661mW@32ohm that effortlessly drives small earphones to full-size audiophile headphones. This configuration based around the audio circuit enables the Shanling M1 Plus to deliver an engaging music-listening experience.

Features FPGA Technology For Enhanced Signal Processing

Shanling M1 Plus houses an  FPGA technology with Japanese KDS active crystal oscillators that enhance signal transmission up to 90.3168 MHz/98.304 MHz for an excellent audio output. It features high-grade Japanese ELNA silmic II capacitors for exceptionally detailed audio.

Customise MTouch OS With Ingenic X2000 For Fast Operability

Shanling M1 Plus features a customised MTouch OS. It utilises the latest generation of in-house MTouch OS for simple and fast system and focusing on pure playback over six years of developments and improvements. It is combined with Ingenic X2000 platform featuring a triple core structure for detailed audio output with high power efficiency.

Embeds ESS ES9069Q DAC With Expert Tuning For Hi-Fi Audio

Shanling M1 Plus is embedded with an ESS ES9069Q DAC and expertly tuned to deliver accurate audio with excellent dynamic range. The THD(Total Harmonic Distortion) measures up to 0.0007% and SNR(Signal-to-Noise-Ratio) goes up to 122dB to deliver coherent audio. The DAC Chips utilised support decoding up to 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD256 for an exceptional sound.

Houses A Pair Of SGM8282 Amplifiers For Powerful Output

It features a pair of SGM8262 amplifiers to provide a higher output power of 661mW@32ohm that effortlessly drives small earphones to full-size audiophile headphones. This configuration based around the audio circuit enables the Shanling M1 Plus to deliver an engaging music-listening experience.

Features FPGA Technology For Enhanced Signal Processing

Shanling M1 Plus houses an  FPGA technology with Japanese KDS active crystal oscillators that enhance signal transmission up to 90.3168 MHz/98.304 MHz for an excellent audio output. It features high-grade Japanese ELNA silmic II capacitors for exceptionally detailed audio.

Customise MTouch OS With Ingenic X2000 For Fast Operability

Shanling M1 Plus features a customised MTouch OS. It utilises the latest generation of in-house MTouch OS for simple and fast system and focusing on pure playback over six years of developments and improvements. It is combined with Ingenic X2000 platform featuring a triple core structure for detailed audio output with high power efficiency.

Seamless Connectivity. Wired or Wireless

Shanling M1 Plus is embedded with dual headphone output of 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm standard to make it compatible across devices. It can also be connected wirelessly via DLNA, airplay and Bluetooth headphones with Bluetooth 5.2 supporting Codecs like LDAC,aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC.   

Supports Eddict Player App With Tidal Streaming Service

Shanling M1 Plus is supported by an Eddict player app that allows you to control your music, browsing and microSD card library. It offers access to the Tidal streaming service by connecting to local Wi-Fi, allowing users to enjoy the full Tidal library for an outstanding music listening experience.

Note: Click here to download the Eddict player app 

Enjoy Long Lasting Battery Life With 12.5 Hours Playback

The Shanling M1 Plus is equipped with a 2100 mAh battery and features advanced power management systems. It supports QC and PD chargers with accelerated charging at 15W. Battery life is up to 12.5 hours on single-ended output, 10 hours on balanced output, and 270 hours in standby mode.

Meticulously Designed With Portability In Mind

Shanling M1 Plus houses a compact body meticulously designed with aluminium and glass featuring bolder modern design. It measures up to 86 x 61 x 17mm and weighs only 116 grams with a 3.2-inch screen featuring touchscreen controls for easy accessibility. Shanling M1 Plus’s compact design makes it easy to carry anywhere you want.

Seamless Connectivity. Wired or Wireless

Shanling M1 Plus is embedded with dual headphone output of 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm standard to make it compatible across devices. It can also be connected wirelessly via DLNA, airplay and Bluetooth headphones with Bluetooth 5.2 supporting Codecs like LDAC,aptX HD, aptX, AAC, and SBC.   

Supports Eddict Player App With Tidal Streaming Service

Shanling M1 Plus is supported by an Eddict player app that allows you to control your music, browsing and microSD card library. It offers access to the Tidal streaming service by connecting to local Wi-Fi, allowing users to enjoy the full Tidal library for an outstanding music listening experience.

Note: Click here to download the Eddict player app 

Enjoy Long Lasting Battery Life With 12.5 Hours Playback

The Shanling M1 Plus is equipped with a 2100 mAh battery and features advanced power management systems. It supports QC and PD chargers with accelerated charging at 15W. Battery life is up to 12.5 hours on single-ended output, 10 hours on balanced output, and 270 hours in standby mode.

Meticulously Designed With Portability In Mind

Shanling M1 Plus houses a compact body meticulously designed with aluminium and glass featuring bolder modern design. It measures up to 86 x 61 x 17mm and weighs only 116 grams with a 3.2-inch screen featuring touchscreen controls for easy accessibility. Shanling M1 Plus’s compact design makes it easy to carry anywhere you want.

Compact Design

Shanling M1 Plus houses a compact body meticulously designed with aluminium and glass featuring bolder modern design for impeccable aesthetics.

Dual Headphone Outputs

Shanling M1 Plus is embedded with dual headphone output of 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm standard to make it compatible across devices.

Volume Control

Shanling M1 Plus features volume wheel to adjust volume and allows you to display colors- green,blue,red as you prefer.

Accessories to Get you Started

1. USB-A to USB-C Cable

2. Screen Protector
3. Manual & Warranty Card


All You Need To Know About The Shanling M1 Plus

DAC
ESS Sabre ES9069Q
Amplifier
Dual SGM8262
Headphone Output
3.5mm Headphone Output
Output Power:
Low Gain: 47mW@32 Ohms (1.25Vrms@32 Ohms)
High Gain: 195mW@32 Ohms (2.5Vrms@32 Ohms)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5dB)
THD+N: 0.0007%@32 Ohms (A-Weight@0.5Vrms)
Dynamic Range: 122dB@32 Ohms
Channel Separation: 74dB@32 Ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 122dB @32 Ohms (A-Weight High Gain)
Noise: 115dB (High Gain)
Output Impedance: 0.6 Ohms

4.4mm Balanced Headphone Output
Output Power:
Low Gain: 187mW@32 Ohms (2.45Vrms@32 Ohms)
High Gain: 661mW@32 Ohms (4.6Vrms@32 Ohms)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5dB)
THD+N: 0.0007%@ 32 Ohms (A-Weight @ 1Vrms)
Dynamic Range: 122dB@32 Ohms
Channel Separation: 100dB@32 Ohms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 122dB @ 32 Ohms (A-Weight @ 1Vrms high gain)
Noise: 109dB (High Gain)
Output Impedance: 1.2 Ohms
3.5mm Digital Output
Type: Coaxial SPDIF
Hi-Res Support: PCM 192kHz / 24bit
Wi-Fi
2.4/5G, Supporting DLNA, Airplay and OTA Updates
Bluetooth
Two-Way Bluetooth: 5.2
Two-Way Bluetooth Support: LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC, SBC


Other Details

Generic Name Digital Audio Player
Importer Details Importers Name: Ferrari Video
Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020
Contact No: 044-24420733
Net Quantity 1
Manufacturer Details Name: Shenzhen Shanling Digital Technology Development Co., Ltd
Address: No. 10, Chiwan 1 Road, Shekou District of Shenzhen City, P.R.C.
Package Contents Shanling M1 Plus
USB-A to USB-C Cable
Screen Protector
Manual & Warranty Card


1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Shanling - M1 Plus 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.

Setting the Standard for Audio Excellence Since 1988

Founded in 1988 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Shanling has been a key player in the audio industry for over 30 years. Specializing in audio products, it gained recognition for its Hi-Fi stereo amplifier and expanded into Hi-Res portable music players, amplifiers, headphones, DACs, and more. Committed to innovation and integrity, Shanling incorporates patented technologies like SONY LDAC, Hi-Res from the Japanese Audio Association, and others, ensuring top-notch product quality. Renowned for its dedication, Shanling has become a trusted name in the industry, prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Over the years, Shanling has maintained strong relationships with high-end manufacturers, solidifying its position as one of the most respected companies in the audio industry. The spirit of innovation and dedication to quality continues to drive Shanling as it evolves and expands its range of audio products, catering to the needs of audio enthusiasts worldwide.

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Harichandra (Delhi)
Miniature “Musical” Bomb

Hello Fellow Audiophiles,
I was eagerly waiting for this Little Musical Toy 😁 almost for a month. Thanks to HPZ Team 🫷🏻Actually I was eyeing for Shanling M1 Ultra but after #tonedeafmonk M1 Plus review I decided to buy it's miniature and ordered it as soon as it went on HPZ site for sale. I am very much happy with my choice.
Pros: 1). Compact Size (3.2inch Screen, 116 grams)
2). Brand new DAC chip from ESS (ES9069Q)
3). Improved in house FPGA Architecture
4). 195mw and 661mw@32ohms output on 3.5mm and 4.4mm
5). Good battery life ( 7hrs on 4.4mm end with WiFi off)
6). Aesthetic Design (looks great in silver colour)
7). PCM 32 bit / 768 kHz & DSD512
8). DAP at a Dongle Price
Cons:1). Sandisk Cards (normal) Only
2). No inbuilt memory
3). Tidal online only(can’t download music on to device)
4). In house Ingenic X2000 processor

After 14hrs of Burning in 2 charges I started hearing to it.
Tested gear: 1). Thieaudio Monarch Mark 3
2). Sennheiser ie 900
3). Dunu Davinci
4). Juzear 61T
5). HPZ X Orivetti OD 200
6). HifiMan Arya Stealth edition
Thieaudio Monarch mark 3 sounded exceptionally well as if they are made for each other.(analytical, authoritative bass,micro,macro details) 🥰
Dunu Davinci was at its best. Punchy bass, neutral, musical 😘
Ie900 too sounds very well over all.
HPZ X Orivetti OD200 sounds more analytical and bassy especially in lower mids, mids and upper mids👌
Shanling M1 plus is a bliss for audiophiles at an affordable price. It got highest power output in its category. It can play whatever you throws at it. It can play up to 24bit 192khz files max at 3.5mm end and can play 32bit 768khz pcm and DSD 512 at 4.4mm end. It’s Japanese KDS active crystal oscillators that enhance signal transmission up to 90.3168 MHz/98.304 MHz for and Japanese ELNA silmic II capacitors enhances sound output.

It’s 2100mah battery gives decent amount of playtime more than 10hrs on single ended output and almost 7hrs on balanced output. After 3 full charges and 3 full discharges i am witnessing even more playtime on my third full charge. I am on the latest firmware version 1.7.
Comparison: I do own Hiby R4 which is direct competitor to shanling m1 plus. In one word m1 plus music sounds better than Hiby R4 but R4 is full android 12 based player and can install all playstore music apps. M1 plus can only play pre installed Tidal streaming app on WiFi with no offline option (you can’t download music even on to microsd card). M1 plus and R4 can play DSD512 files. I do have a Tidal account and m1 plus can play music up to 24bit 192khz files on this streaming app. M1 plus is on Linux based M touch OS like i bigger brother M1 ultra, which is okay (lot to be improved). It can’t read Sandisk extream pro cards, it can only read 24bit 48khz songs on Samsung evo plus cards, it can read and play all files including DSD files on Sandisk ultra cards. Hiby R4 can read and play all of them. As on date M1 plus can connect to 2.4ghz WiFi band, i am not able to connect it on 5ghz WiFi but on head-fi.org forums shanling mentioned that they are aware of this problem and working on it to resolve.

Conclusion: Whoever wants to have an DAP at affordable price without compromising sound quality with its Compact size M1 pus would be the best choice. It can drive any iem quite easily.

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