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Shanling - UA3
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Based on the famous Shanling UA2, the latest UA3 bridges the gap between the UA2 and the UA5. It features a high-fidelity AKM DAC chip and is supported by a powerful amplification chip for a highly engaging music listening experience.
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INTRODUCING SHANLING UA3 EMBEDDED WITH AKM AK4493SEQ DAC CHIPSET & DUAL RICORE RT6863 AMPLIFICATION CHIP
The UA3 is the latest addition to Shanling's successful UA line of devices, and it will be the first to feature an all-new DAC from the relaunched range of AKM DACs, marking a key milestone for the firm. AKM DACs have been a part of Shanling's audio designs for many years, ensuring the company's hard-line Hi-Fi criteria. In early 2022, AKM updated their DAC line, with the UA3 being the first of these designs, utilizing the newly released AK4493SEQ DAC for the first time, bringing AKM's sound to their UA series of portable DAC & Amp. Shanling UA3 has a high-end dual DAC chipset with two RICORE RT6863 amplification chips and brand-new AKM AK4493SEQ DAC chips. The Shanling UA3 will provide you with a transparent and clean sound with the support of DSD512 and Hi-Res up to 32bit/768kHz.
POWER-EFFICIENT PARTNER FOR SMARTPHONE FUSED WITH HIGH PRECISION LOW JITTER CLOCK
Shanling has designed the UA3 to consume substantially less power from the connected smartphone with their new USB DAC power management. UA3 provides increased smartphone compatibility and battery life of which 60% of the time is spent in standby mode and 40% of the time during playback, this information comes from Shanling's in-house testing. UA3 can process all data with better accuracy and performance, PCM and DSD, thanks to a built-in high precision clock.
ULTRA LOW NOISE POWER OUTPUT WITH 3.5MM SINGLE-ENDED & 4.4MM BALANCED OUTPUTS
A high-fidelity sound is delivered thanks to a sophisticated low-dropout voltage regulator that creates an incredibly black background with no extraneous noise. A more durable 4.4mm connector is used for balanced output, which is equipped with hardware buttons for volume and playback control. Whether you require a balanced 4.4mm connection or a single-ended 3.5mm headphone output connector, Shanling has included both in the UA3. Choose your termination option for your headphones or earphones. Shanling UA3 has a rated power output of 211mW balanced 4.4mm and 125mW single-ended 3.5mm at 32 Ohms.
COMPANION APP FOR ANDROID WITH SAMPLING RATE INDICATOR LED
To gain complete control over the UA3, download Shanling's Eddict Player app. Allowing access to six different types of digital filters, gaining control, and button setting customization, among other things. For iOS systems, Eddict player settings are not available. The UA3 contains little LED lights that indicate the sample rate. Purple - 352/384/705/768kHz, Yellow - 176.4/192kHz, Green - 88.2/96kHz, Blue - 44.1/48kHz. A White indication light is provided for DSD64/128/256/512. The red light will flash in UAC1.0 Mode.
HIGH COMPATIBILITY WITH GAMING SYSTEMS AND A WIDE ARRAY OF DEVICES
To switch the UA3 to UAC1.0 mode, hold down the middle button when attaching it to a device. This setting ensures interoperability with a broader range of devices, particularly gaming systems, enhancing their sound quality. Android, Windows, Mac, and iOS are all supported. For use with iOS, a special lightning cable can be used. UA3 is compatible with Nintendo Switch, other game systems, and older devices in UAC2.0 and UAC1.0 mode. Driver installation is needed while using UA3 with windows, no drivers are required for use with Mac. Shanling UA3 comes with a variety of peripherals, including a USB-C to USB-C cable and a USB-C to USB-A adapter for seamless connectivity with PC and gaming consoles.
DURABLY BUILT WITH ALUMINIUM CASING WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF INTERCHANGEABLE CABLES AND VOLUME BUTTONS
Shanling products are always known for their optimum build quality. A simple and durable construction precisely crafted from a single block of aluminum, with a smooth matte finish. Extremely light making it a perfect accessory for portable usage. Shanling UA3 comes with a high-quality copper USB-C to USB-C cable. It may be changed to other cables with different constructions and lengths to match Android, PC, and iOS devices. The hardware and software volumes of the linked device can be controlled directly by the UA3.
| OUTPUT POWER | 2V @ 32Ω (125mW @ 32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz - 40kHz (-0.7dB) |
| THD+N | 0.0004% @ 32Ω (A-Weighting @ 1V) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 119dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 119dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 80dB @ 32Ω |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.4Ω |
| OUTPUT POWER | 2.6V @ 32Ω (210mW @ 32Ω) |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 20Hz - 40kHz (-0.7dB) |
| THD+N | 0.0003% @ 32Ω (A-Weighting @ 1V) |
| DYNAMIC RANGE | 120dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO | 120dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting) |
| CHANNEL SEPARATION | 110dB @ 32Ω |
| OUTPUT IMPEDANCE | <0.8Ω |
| DIMENSIONS | 60 x 25 x 13mm |
| WEIGHT | 20.5g |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Shanling UA3 |
| 2. USB-C to USB-C Cable | |
| 3. USB-C to USB-A Adapter | |
| 4. Quick Start Guide | |
| 5. Warranty Card |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphone Amplifier |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | China |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
30 Years of Shanling: Engineering Audio Products for Hi-Fi Music Enjoyment
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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Shanling is Powered by Excellence and Customer Satisfaction
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.
Exceptional Digital Audio Players with Cutting-Edge Audio Technologies
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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Cerfied Hi-Res Audio by the Japan Audio Society
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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1 Year Warranty
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Customer Reviews
Top notch AKM chip based DAC.
It is very smooth, warm and detailed sounding powerful DAC.
For those who love Slice or Maaza mango drink over Thumbs up or Coke.😉
Thank you for your genuine feedback on this product, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product.
Shanling - UA3
Thank you for your valuable review!
Returning this product, malfunctioning after purchase, worked only for 3 days
I had been using Abigail with my Tforce Yuan Li Dark Soul for a few months. I learned that Yuan Li needs much more power to shine. So I kept looking for a perfect dac that has enough power and also has a 'velvety' sound signature.
After listening through UA3, it significantly improved the sound quality in all the aspects. Bass got accentuated and I am loving how tight and deep it is now. Vocals are impressively forward and the soundstage has widened. I am absolutely loving it. I am getting all this from the single end 3.5mm jack. I'm getting a 4.4 mm cable soon to have even better immersive experience.
The build quality is just awesome. Go for it!
Thanks a lot!!! We appreciate the genuine feedback and we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well.
I bought this DAC with the main purpose of getting a simple-to-use DAC-AMP that's light, compact, and easy to carry enabling me to use it almost anywhere with a variety of IEMs and headphones. The Shanling UA3 covers all these bases for me while giving particularly good sound quality. The presence of 3.5 mm SE and 4.4mm balanced outputs makes it very convenient to use with a variety of IEMs and headphones without having to carry around adapters. The sound quality is pretty good. Not that it's excellent or out of the world or something, but for the overall package and price, it is very good (but definitely not something that stands out as a highlight). I find its 3.5 mm SE output better than that of the Qudelix 5k. Overall, the sound is smooth with tight bass, good forward mids, and well-controlled highs that never get sibilant. The soundstage is above average too. Battery drain is very average (in fact I would even call it low) and I don't think it is causing my phone's battery to drain out super quickly or anything.
Overall, it's a good package at the price and I am better off using this with my phones for IEMs like the 64 Audio Trio and TinHifi T3+.
Hi there, we are so happy you took out time and elaborately reviewed the product. We are sure this will help our customers to make an even better and informed decision.
It's a great sounding DAC. I was using Samsung dongle before which is great too. But I felt a wider stage and distinctly sounding instruments, although a minor difference. Over all I liked how these sound. The battery usage is nominally higher than that of Samsung dongle. Thanks a lot HZ for providing an excellent support and playlists. Love how you make your customers feel special.
Hey there, nothing makes us happier than knowing you loved your purchase, hope you had a comfortable shopping experience and thank you for the great review and ratings!
This little powerhouse of a DAC has certainly exceeded my expectations from a Dongle DAC. Wanted to try an AKM based chip and Lotoo PAW S1 is costing almost 50% more than this DAC, where as this DAC also has a better AKM chip. So the sale made it easier for me to buy this DAC over Lotoo one.
My main DAC is Ifi Zen DAC V2 and it's cetreianly my best DAC but UA3 comes a close second. It's certainly better than my JDS labs ODAC or Fiio E17.
Like advertised, this one has velvet smooth sound signature and which is tad bit smoother than the Burr Brown based Zen DAC V2 which has slightly crisp treble and tighter Bass.
I don't have a frame of reference for similarly priced DACs but i am perfectly happy with this purchase and at 8k this is certainly worth buying for non criticale listening which most people won't do with IEMs or portable headphones anyways.
I didn't face any connectivity issue however I read some other website reviews for UA3 and couple of them mention the compatibility issue. For me though, this DAC worked out of the box without a single issue.
The type C Cable provided seems but too tight for my liking and also could have been longer especially considering this DAC has Type A adapter in the box.
Hi there, we are so happy you took out time and elaborately reviewed the product. We are sure this will help our customers to make an even better and informed decision.
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