New AMP Module for Shanling M30
Shanling users around the World are enjoying their music on a never-ending collection of headphones and earphones, which presents a bit of challenge when designing a new amplifier. Should we focus on portable models, hard-to-drive orthodynamics, traditional high-impedance classics? Or just try to create something universal, something safe?
The original amplifier module of the Shanling M30 was a perfect example of the later approach. Attempting to be the most versatile tool for a vast range of models, keeping the background extremely clean for sensitive earphones, while offering enough power for more demanding full-size headphones. And it served its purpose perfectly, being the ideal “default” choice for a modular design of the M30 system.
Now it’s the time to give you a second choice – High Power Headphone Amplifier Module
We designed this new amplifier with a clear focus on the most demanding full-size headphones and we made sure it will be ready for them all. Over past few months, prototypes travelled to different Shanling dealers and Hi-Fi shows, always being tested with new kinds of headphones, slowly adjusting amplifier’s design, tuning and output power. In the end we settled on a discrete design, added in the uniquely sounding Sanyo solid capacitors and reached a significantly more powerful output at 3.8W @ 32 Ohm // 0.5W @ 300 Ohm. When paired with full-size headphones, you will appreciate its higher dynamics, faster response and overall so much better control over each aspect of the sound. All while retaining our favourite natural tone with a slightly warmer touch.
Availability
M30 High Power Headphone Amplifier will be available for all current M30 owners for 599 USD / Euro MSRP.
Full M30 system can be ordered with this new module already installed, MSRP at 3899 USD / Euro.
Standard M30 system setup will still be available at original MSRP of 3599 USD / Euro.
Output power
Single-Ended – 6V @ 32 Ohm (1125 mW) // 7V @ 300 Ohm (165 mW)
Balanced – 11V @ 32 Ohm (3.8 W) // 13V @ 300 Ohm ( 0.56 W)
Output impedance
Single-Ended 0.8 Ohm // Balanced 1.6 Ohm
M30 Balanced Bypass Mode
THD – 0.0007%
Channel separation
Dynamic range – 125 dB
Channel separation – 105 dB
Signal-to-noise – 123 dB
M30 Balanced Transistor Mode
THD – 0.0009%
Channel separation
Dynamic range – 114 dB
Channel separation – 104 dB
Signal-to-noise – 114 dB
M30 Balanced Tube Mode
THD – 0.2%
Channel separation
Dynamic range – 101 dB
Channel separation – 100 dB
Signal-to-noise – 101 dB
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