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Excellence
Ideal for
Travel
Ideal for
Audiophiles
Ideal for Casual
Music Listening
1 Year of
Warranty
Super Lightweight
Design
Bluetooth with aptX
LDAC & AAC
21 Hours of
Battery Life
Best Suited for
Portable Use
2TB External
Storage
Battery Capacity of
1100 mAh
ESS ES9218P
DAC Chip
The design of the Shanling Q1 is inspired by the retro look of the 1950s. This stylish retro design includes smooth curved edges and distinct chrome finishes. With its uniquely coloured shells, these are sure to stand out. The ESS Sabre ES9218P Hi-Fi DAC/AMP offers a premium and powerful sound output, blending style & great sound together.
The Shanling Q1 is an extremely compact and portable music player which can be easily carried in your pocket. It comes with a 7H tempered glass and zinc alloy unibody for added durability. The classic analogue volume wheel makes controlling your music very seamless.
The Q1 houses Shanling's very own MTouch OS with a user-friendly and feature-rich 2.7-inch touch interface. This is a 3rd gen OS that comes with regularly updated features. The power-efficient design allows this player to last up to 21 hours of continuous playback.
Enjoy high-quality sound with a wide range of file formats (including DSD128). You can expand the memory with an external memory card of up to 2TB. You can also use it as a Bluetooth receiver/ transmitter or USB sound card.
Use your Android smartphone or tablet as a high-end remote with SyncLink. It lets you control your Shanling Q1 without the hassle of wires.
Note: To use the SyncLink function, you need to install the Shanling Music app that's available as a .apk file in the zip file with the firmware update.
OUTPUT POWER | 80 MW @ 32 Ohm |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.2 Ohm |
CHANNEL SEPARATION | 76 DB |
RECOMMENDED HEADPHONE IMPEDANCE | 8-300 Ohms |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz ~ 40kHz |
DISTORTION | 0.004% ( A-Weighting, Output 1KHZ 485mV) |
SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 118dB ( A-Weighting ) |
DYNAMIC RANGE | 105dB |
HI-RES SUPPORT | Up To 384kHz / 32bit, DSD64 & DSD128 |
SYSTEM | MTouch OS By Shanling |
DAC MODEL | ESS Sabre ES9218P |
BATTERY LIFE | Up To 21 Hours (Depending On Usage) |
DEEP STANDBY | Up To 20 Days (Depending On Usage) |
BATTERY | 1100 MAh Lithium Battery |
CHARGING TIME | 2 Hours (Depending On Usage) |
STORAGE | Up To 2 TB Micro SD Card (Purchase Separately) |
OUTPUT | 3.5mm Jack Headphone Output |
BLUETOOTH | Two-way Bluetooth 4.2 |
BLUETOOTH CODEC | Two-way LDAC, AAC, SBC, Transmit only aptX |
USB DAC | Up to PCM 24/192 |
DIMENSION | 75*62*16.5 mm |
SCREEN | 2.7 inch 360*400 touch screen |
WEIGHT | About 136.8 G |
BOX CONTENTS |
1. Shanling Q1 Music Player
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2. Silicone Case | |
3. USB Cable |
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Screen Size | 2.7inch | 1.54inch | 3.4inch | 3.2inch |
Weight | 136.8g | 33g | 112g | 147g |
DAC Chip | ESS Sabre ES9218P | ESS Sabre ES9218P | Cirrus Logic CS4398 | AKM 4490EN |
Sample Rate | 32bit/384kHz | 32bit/384 kHz | 24-Bit/192kHz | 32bit/384 kHz |
Battery Life | 21 Hours | 15 Hours | 10 Hours | 10.5 Hours |
Balanced Outputs | 2.5 mm | |||
Digital Outputs | USB-C | USB-C | Micro USB | USB-C |
Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB | 16 GB | 0 GB |
External Storage | 1 x microSD | 1 x microSD | 1 x microSD | 1 x microSD |
Output level | 80 MW @ 32 Ohm | 80 MW @ 32 Ohm | 1.85 Vrms | Unbalanced 180mW@16 Ohms/106 MW@32 Ohms Balanced 212 MW@16 Ohms/120 MW@32 Ohms |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 118dB | 117dB | ||
Bluetooth Version | v4.2 | v4.1 | v4.1 | v4.2 |
Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, aptX & AAC | LDAC & aptX | aptX HD | LDAC, aptX and AAC |
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MQA Support | ||||
Expert Verdict |
The Q1 is feature-packed at any price. I love the Q1’s big buttons, easy to use GUI and hardware interface, nice screen, solid body, and quality sound." Headfonics |
"It sounds good, performs good and the amount of features were just enough to convince me to make this decision. I recommend the M0 to everyone who has an active lifestyle, who has good IEMs." Heafonia |
"If you want a dedicated PMP with direct access to Spotify or Tidal, the Activo CT10 should be a great entry-level option. Sonically, it’s a five-star player when used with wired headphones." What Hi-Fi |
"A great player which goes directly in our recommendation list. It’s a very solid choice. Sound quality is top-notch, build quality is astounding." Heafonia |
by Abhijeeth Shetty August 17, 2020 August 17, 2020
Shanling offers a one year warranty. If you need to claim warranty, you can contact us. We are quite friendly people, just sayin. You can read more about warranty here.
The Q1 has a 21-hour battery life. Enough to last the day and beyond.
AAC and aptX are Bluetooth codecs that improve the quality of audio that is being transferred wirelessly. To know more, check out this article on Bluetooth codecs.
This player does not support MQA but has the capability to support DSD format.
Yes, the three button and analog volume wheel makes the Q1 easy to control.
Yes, it can be used as external DAC or Bluetooth receiver with smart phones and tablets.
No, it does not come with a build memory but it allows you to pick your Micro SD card and insert it in the player.
No, the Shanling Q1 does not support third-party streaming applications. However, you can use Bluetooth to stream and play music from your phone and any other device via Bluetooth.
Use your Android smartphone or tablet as a high-end remote with SyncLink. It lets you control your player without the hassle of wires.
Download the firmware update from http://en.shanling.com/category/249 The .apk file will be in the update file. Install it on your Android phone or smart device.
Don't sweat it, this Shanling Q1 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.
Portable music player
VGP Awards
Dec, 2019
"The Q1 is feature-packed at any price. I love the Q1’s big buttons, easy to use GUI and hardware interface, nice screen, solid body, and quality sound."
Read More"There’s a whiff of 6th-gen iPod nano about Shanling Q1, but sorry, Jony Ive, Apple’s tiny portable music player never looked this cool." "
Read More"Its few flaws in UI and haptics aside, the Q1 is the best DAP I’ve reviewed in recent memory. And, while it lacks a unique sound signature, it sounds great."
Read More"Q1 takes M0 to a new level - bigger and more user-friendly screen, playback buttons, easier to grip volume wheel, longer battery, and improvements in sound."
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IEM Used: LZ-A6 Mini with Magaosi TY-01 cable
Files played: FLAC(32bit/96 KHz), MP3(320 kbps)
Phone vs DAP:
This is my first DAP. Before this I was using UAPP/Poweramp on an Android phone(Redmi K20 Pro). Compared to the phone, audio from a DAP sounds much fuller and fleshed out. It may not be apparent at once, especially if one uses UAPP on Android. But over the duration of my listening session, I noticed various sounds which were not audible to me on a phone. Audio coming from a DAP sounds accurate while that from a phone sounds artificial.
Build Quality:
Q1 is built to last. Full zinc alloy body with metallic finish looks awesome, and feels sturdy in hand. It’s a really heavy device for its size. The only cons is that the physical buttons are very soft and can be pressed easily by accident.
Software:
Q1 uses a custom OS(MTouch 3.0) based on Linux. It can be updated from the Shanling website. One can access My Files, Settings, Equalizer, My Music, etc from the main menu. Navigation is intuitive and very comfortable. There is also an Equalizer with 10 bands and 8 presets(+3 custom presets). The only cons is lack of search option in My Music, but I guess it’s the same with most DAPS in the market.
Audio Quality(without Equalizer):
I paired it with LZ-A6 Mini. The audio signature is neutral and flat. Background is black. There is no noise/hiss. Whatever sound signature one gets will be based entirely on the signature of the IEM one uses.
The bass is very good and controlled. There is no bleeding. Mid bass is good and tight.
The midrange is also great. Vocals sound full and rich. Instruments sound precise.
Treble is extended and sounds transparent. Decay is fast. Treble performance depends much on the IEMS used.
Sound stage is awesome. Its wide and also has a lot of depth. Instrument positioning is accurate. Paired with a good IEM its sure to give one a 3D effect, placing the listener right in the center of recording room.
One can get really awesome sound quality when playing MP3 files, but FLAC is where Q1 really shines. One can hear the intricate details in a music not heard while playing the same FLAC file on a phone/PC.
External DAC:
Q1 can also be used as a DAC. Previously I had never used a DAC before, so when I connected the Q1 to my PC in DAC mode and listened to the audio, my mind was blown! Audio sounds MUCH better from a PC when using a DAC. Even if one doesn’t buy a DAP, but uses a PC for audio purposes, one must at least get a DAC.
Wireless:
Q1 supports 2-way audio through Bluetooth and can play files with aptX or LDAC which is awesome. Even though wireless audio is no match for wired, still, when required Q1 gives the best available in wireless audio.
Pros:
Build quality, Audio quality, external DAC, 2way BT with aptX & LDAC, 2TB sd card support
Cons:
Buttons easy to press accidently, No search in My Music
Should you but it?
If you call yourself an audiophile, but still listen to music on a phone/PC, hell yeah! Just go ahead and order it!
But if you are not an audiophile and haven’t heard about FLACs, stay away.
Hey Nafees, thank you so much for sharing such an elaborate and well written review with us. This will definitely help a lot of customers to make an informed decision.
I have just been using it for a day now... but all I can say is that it has surpassed all my expectations. I would recommend it to anyone. Absolutely superb.
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us this note. We look forward to serving you again.
Having owned a M0 earlier, I can say that the Q1 is much improved M0 with almost everything including the SQ is a big upgrade. The screen is easier to use now that its a lot bigger, the wheel is much better in build as well but it a tad smaller than I would have liked. The SQ is improved as well especially in stage width and in BT. The bigger dimensions have enabled Shanling to put in 3 hard ware buttons but they are an ergonomic disaster especially in their placement being on the left of the screen and I cant even remember how many times I had unwanted presses while shutting it down or using the scroll wheel on the right of the screen. USB DAC functionality works great with my Thinkpad Laptop and my Android phone. BT sound quality is better than the Shanling UP2 that I also own. Battery life is absolutely smashing and it lasts days without recharging. So in all one of the best DAPs that one can buy below 12k.
Having no experience in the audiophile territory I bought this after doing a lot of research nd to say this is out of this world is an understatement. Clear distinct nd can transform any audio output 100 times better if you have the files to match the expected quality. All in all worth every rupee :)
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us this note. We look forward to serving you again.
IEM Used: LZ-A6 Mini with Magaosi TY-01 cable
Files played: FLAC(32bit/96 KHz), MP3(320 kbps)
Phone vs DAP:
This is my first DAP. Before this I was using UAPP/Poweramp on an Android phone(Redmi K20 Pro). Compared to the phone, audio from a DAP sounds much fuller and fleshed out. It may not be apparent at once, especially if one uses UAPP on Android. But over the duration of my listening session, I noticed various sounds which were not audible to me on a phone. Audio coming from a DAP sounds accurate while that from a phone sounds artificial.
Build Quality:
Q1 is built to last. Full zinc alloy body with metallic finish looks awesome, and feels sturdy in hand. It’s a really heavy device for its size. The only cons is that the physical buttons are very soft and can be pressed easily by accident.
Software:
Q1 uses a custom OS(MTouch 3.0) based on Linux. It can be updated from the Shanling website. One can access My Files, Settings, Equalizer, My Music, etc from the main menu. Navigation is intuitive and very comfortable. There is also an Equalizer with 10 bands and 8 presets(+3 custom presets). The only cons is lack of search option in My Music, but I guess it’s the same with most DAPS in the market.
Audio Quality(without Equalizer):
I paired it with LZ-A6 Mini. The audio signature is neutral and flat. Background is black. There is no noise/hiss. Whatever sound signature one gets will be based entirely on the signature of the IEM one uses.
The bass is very good and controlled. There is no bleeding. Mid bass is good and tight.
The midrange is also great. Vocals sound full and rich. Instruments sound precise.
Treble is extended and sounds transparent. Decay is fast. Treble performance depends much on the IEMS used.
Sound stage is awesome. Its wide and also has a lot of depth. Instrument positioning is accurate. Paired with a good IEM its sure to give one a 3D effect, placing the listener right in the center of recording room.
One can get really awesome sound quality when playing MP3 files, but FLAC is where Q1 really shines. One can hear the intricate details in a music not heard while playing the same FLAC file on a phone/PC.
External DAC:
Q1 can also be used as a DAC. Previously I had never used a DAC before, so when I connected the Q1 to my PC in DAC mode and listened to the audio, my mind was blown! Audio sounds MUCH better from a PC when using a DAC. Even if one doesn’t buy a DAP, but uses a PC for audio purposes, one must at least get a DAC.
Wireless:
Q1 supports 2-way audio through Bluetooth and can play files with aptX or LDAC which is awesome. Even though wireless audio is no match for wired, still, when required Q1 gives the best available in wireless audio.
Pros:
Build quality, Audio quality, external DAC, 2way BT with aptX & LDAC, 2TB sd card support
Cons:
Buttons easy to press accidently, No search in My Music
Should you but it?
If you call yourself an audiophile, but still listen to music on a phone/PC, hell yeah! Just go ahead and order it!
But if you are not an audiophile and haven’t heard about FLACs, stay away.
Thnx for reading till the end! :)
We are incredibly grateful that you took the time out to leave us this note. We look forward to serving you again.
After using it for almost a couple of weeks now i can say this player punches its quality above its weight. First of all its not heavy nor too light, beautiful ergonomics, well crafted and has a splendid look and feel about it. I like the retro feel. Now the most important part is the sound quality. I played heavy metal, hard rock, rock, pop, sound tracks, hindi and telugu film and private classical songs with a usual bit rate of 192 to 320 kbps Mp3. I was totally blown over by the clarity, even at high levels of volume (warning: please don't play music at high levels even for short periods- can be damaging to the ear) , didn't notice any lag or distortion. Later I played the the same songs in lossless formats and whoa, what an amazing difference. Shanling - Q1 is pure delight. If you really want to buy and use a player like shanling you must have access to dsd formats, otherwise i don't see much point in buying a dsd player to use it like a mobile. I used headphones and earphones both wired and wireless which support Ldac, Aptx and AAC and they were impressive and my fav is Ldac. Used noise cancelling and ordinary headphones and once again it was an amazing experience. I would say i found the wired headphones and earphones to produce sound slightly better than the wireless ones. I played Game of thrones soundtrack, The last temptation of christ, Gladiator, The Godfather and many soundtracks by Ennio Moricone , metal and hard rock by black sababth, metallica and many more and they were on par with players that cost twice the amount of Q1.
Now somethings a bit disappointing, Bluetooth version could have been the latest, the latest firmware has glitches, especially while using the touch screen, also some earphones sometimes stop playing though the music keeps playing. Also the playlist creation is not user friendly. But overall these are software issues which shanling should rectify in their upcoming updates. Leaving these minor quibbles there is nothing much to complain. IF you are looking for a quality player in the budget of 10k to 15k look no further. This is a gem. Go buy it but take my word if you can only use it with lossless formats, otherwise your mobile would be enough.
Please end your internal dialogue and buy this gem. I am so glad it exists. Pair a VE Monk Plus with this and concentrate on music listening and not drooling and pining for the next big breakthrough in the aUdiOpHiLe world.
Friendly advice : Folx with a firm hand grip, the buttons on the left will get pressed with the slightest pressure. Don’t fret, you’ll get used to holding it like a ninja.
I am enjoying it . This is my first new DAP. Now i have been able to immerse myself into music, day and night. HPZ did a very good job with the delivery, just 2 days, awesome !
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Can I connect a smart phone and a wireless earphone or Headphone at time with Shanling -q1? can I streaming audio files from any online audio streaming site/app?
No, you cannot do that with the Shanling Q1!
Hi, I am a beginner and trying to improve my listening experience. I am not into headphones and like my music on speakers. recently i got myself Beolit 17 (Bang & Olufsen) speaker (i admit it was before i started reaearching things) and now i am trying to find a dap to pair with it. can you please give some inputs? wired or wireless, both are fine. i had come across good review of activ0 ct10, but it appears out of stock.
The Activo CT10 and the Shanling Q1 are both amazing DAPs to get started into this hobby!
DOES IT SUPPORT hI-RES audio & Hi-res audio wireless? since i'm unable to find the logo on it? can it be a better player with kz-zsx in ear monitors
When you are using the Shanling Q1 wirelessly it will connect to your smartphone through LDAC which supports a bitrate of up to 990 kbps. But your device should also have LDAC support for it to provide you the best sound possible.
-Varun
Does it have a microphone? Can we receive calls via Bluetooth? The one gripe Shanling M0 has is that we can’t use it to receive calls while playing songgs from phone/tablet using M0 as Bluetooth receiver. Will this q1 fill that gap?
The Shanling - Q1 is a music player to provide the best portable music listening experience.
I am using lg g7 phones dac,is shanling better sound wise.
The Shanling - Q1 has ESS ES9218P DAC/AMP that provides superior audio quality, and is well known in the audiophile community.
Shanling was established in 1988 when it began developing audio products and launched its first-ever Hi-Fi stereo amplifier. Since its beginning, Shanling has continuously developed new products and has incorporated multiple patented technologies like the SONY LDAC, Bluetooth BQB, Hi-Res from Japanese Audio Association, Microsoft HDCD, Dolby Digital, DTS, DVD, SACD, CD patent and more. For more than 30 years Shanling employees have upheld the spirit of integrity, innovation, team spirit and hard work.
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Excellence in quality and customer satisfaction has always been the driving force for Shanling. Shanling is from China - headquartered in Shenzhen with a factory in Dongguan. Their product range consists of Hi-Res portable music players, portable amplifiers, Hi-Fi headphones, SACD/CD players, Hi-Fi amplifiers, power conditioners and more. By maintaining a strong relationship with the high-end manufacturers over the years, Shanling today enjoys the position of being one of the most reputed companies in the industry.
Shanling is known for the incorporation of cutting edge technology and that's evident in all the audio players developed by Shanling. Each Shanling audio player features high-end specs including the ESS DAC Chip, Qualcomm aptX, Retina HD display and a strong battery life. The M series of digital audio players like the Shanling M0, M2s, M3s are prime examples of their performance and price and therefore have been highly popular.
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High-Res Audio certified by the Japan Audio Society has been consistent among all the Shanling digital audio players. All these Hi-Res DAPs go through severe tests to get the great sound. The DAPs are designed to support all the high-res audio files including the DSD format. The Shanling UP2 is a brilliantly crafted DAC/AMP which has been highly popular among the users.
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