Shanling M6 Pro Announced: The Latest Android DAP!
We know Shanling as a china based brand which is always bringing us with new products in the audio industry, last year they released their first Android DAP the Shanling M6, and now it is time for an upgraded version. They have released the info and first look for their latest flagship Android DAP, The Shanling M6 Pro.
Features and Configuration For Shanling M6 Pro
> High-Performance Dual DAC Setup by AKM, AK4497EQ x 2.
> PCM Decoding up to 32-Bit/768kHz, DSD up to DSD256 Natively.
> Lightning Fast Snapdragon 430 Processor.
> 4GB RAM+32GB ROM.
> An upgraded circuit including 4 Low pass filters OPA1622+ADA4610-2 + BUF634 x 2, providing a fully balanced output.
> Open Android Operating System.
> Three Output Ports: 2.5mm Balanced, 4.4mm balanced, and 3.5mm single-ended.
> Three Mode Hardware Gain Switch: Low Gain/ High Gain/ Ultra High Gain Mode.
> Crisp 720P Display
> Two-Way Bluetooth V4.2 support with Hi-res codes support(Two-way supports LDAC, SBC, only Transmission mode supports: AptX, AptX HD, HWA).
> Battery Life: Up to 13 hours(Single Ended Single DAC Mode).
Up to 9 hours(Single Ended Dual DAC Mode).
Up to 8 hours(Balanced Mode Dual DAC).
> Dual Band Wi-Fi support:- 2.4GHz/5GHz.
> Weight: 244 grams.
> TF Memory Card supported up to 512gb capacity.
> 4000mAh Battery which supports QC3.9 quick charging.
Output Power 3.5mm Single-Ended Mode
> Output: 19mW @ 32Ω (low gain), 47mW @ 32Ω (high gain), 200mW @ 32Ω (ultra high gain).
> Signal-to-noise ratio: 121 dB.
> Dynamic range: 121dB.
> Channel separation : 75 dB (32 Ω).
> THD + N: <0.0009%.
> Output impedance: <1Ω.
2.5mm and 4.4mm Balanced Mode
> Output: 56mW @ 32Ω (low gain) 141mW @ 32Ω (high gain) 600mW @ 32Ω (ultra high gain).
> Signal to noise ratio: 123 dB.
> Channel separation: 110 dB (32 Ω).
> Dynamic range : 123 dB.
> THD + N: <0.0011%.
> Output impedance: <2Ω.
Dual AKM AK4497EQ DAC
The Shanling M6 PRO is equipped with a high-performance Dual DAC setup consisting of Dual AK4497EQ premium DAC chip’s, the DAC provides a clean and crisp sound decoding with support for PCM decoding of up to 32-Bit/768kHz, or DSD up to DSD256 natively.
Premium Component Circuitry
The analog circuit in the M6 Pro consists of premium and upgraded components like OPA 1622 Low pass filters, ADA4610-2(OPA), BUF634 x 2, this OPA and BUF amplification circuit provides a fully balanced and powerful sound output.
Three Output Ports with Monstrous Output Power
The Shanling M6 PRO is equipped with three output ports including, 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced, and 2.5mm balanced ports with a monstrous output power of up to 600mW at 32 ohms of load. The specs of Shanling M6 Pro surely looks promising, paired with a Matte glass back panel the player surely looks rich and premium, Shanling has announced that the international release for the product along with the price will be done next week.
Some Key Differences between Shanling M6 and M6 Pro
> The Shanling M6 features a Dual AK4495EQ DAC while the M6 Pro has Dual AK4497EQ DAC, the upgraded DAC supports a better cleaner decoding with more detail retrieval as compared to the previous-gen.
> The Shanling M6 is equipped with OPA 1612 Low pass filters while the M6 Pro version comes equipped with OPA 1622 Low pass filters along, the whole circuit includes premium-grade four low pass filters providing the users with a much more cleaner and powerful sound output.
> With better decoding and amplification the M6 pro reproduces a much more detailed and lively sound output.
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