Shanling M30 Modular All-In One Music Player Announced
Welcoming the New Year with a bang, Shanling has introduced its latest Modular Desktop Streaming Hi-Fi Player, The Shanling M30. The M30 is a one of a kind modular device that is upgradeable and customizable over time. Shanling will be releasing future audio modules for the Shanling M30 to keep up with the latest technology and preferences.
Features
Modular Design: 5 Interchangeable Modules.
Player Module: 6-inch 1920 x 1080 Touch screen.
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 8-core.
Memory: 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM + SD Card slot.
Streaming services: Spotify / Tidal / Qobuz / Deezer / QQ Music.
DAC Module: 2x AKM AK4497 + 2x Ti OPA1662.
Amplifier Module: 2x ADI ADA4610-2 + 4x Ti BUF634.
Battery Power Module: 16,500 mAh.
Tube Output Module: 2x Korg Nutube 6P1.
Output mode: Direct/Transistor/Tube.
Headphone outputs: Balanced 4-pin XLR, 4.4mm, 2.5mm, 3.5PRO / Single-ended 6.35mm, 3.5mm.
Analog connectivity: RCA and XLR output, RCA input.
Digital inputs: Coax / Optical / 2x USB-A / USB-B / USB-C / LAN.
USB DAC input: XMOS XUF208, up to PCM 32/768 & DSD512.
Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4/5G / Bluetooth.
Wi-Fi connectivity: DLNA / AirPlay / NAS / File transfer.
Bluetooth Receiver: LDAC / SBC.
Bluetooth transmitter: LDAC / LHDC / aptX HD / aptX / SBC.
Other functions: Over-the-Air Updates / DSD Upsampling / MQA decoding.
Size & Weight: 26 x 21 x 5 cm / 3.0 kg.
Enjoy The Best Of Both Worlds (Tube+Solid State)
Thanks to the unique modular design on the Shanling M30, the player features both Tube and Solid-State technologies. For Solid-state, the M30 features 2x ADI ADA4610-2+ 4x Ti BUF634 amplification module and for Tube output, the M30 is equipped with 2x Korg Nature 6P1 tubes. The M30 features three output modes, Direct, Transport, and Tube.
Fully Modular Design
For the M30, Shanling has designed a unique modular design. This unique modular device will be upgraded over time, with a variety of customization options.
Dual AKM DAC Chips
The Shanling M30 is equipped with Dual AKM AK4497 DAC chips and 2x Ti OPA1662 operational amplifiers for smooth signal decoding and rendering. The AKM AK4497 is a highly acclaimed audio signal decoding chip that is used in flagship desktop DAC’s and Players. It supports hi-res signal decoding with ultra-low distortion and a super clean background. The player can decode PCM up to 32-Bit/384kHz and DSD512 natively. It also supports high-end features like DSD Upsampling, MQA decoding, and more.
Multiple Input/Output Modes
The Shanling M30 features a hub of input/output options. It can take analog input via RCA ports, Digital input via Coaxial, Optical, 2x USB-A, USB-B, USB-C, and Ethernet LAN cable. For headphone output, the Shanling M30 supports 4-Pin XLR, 4.4mm 2.5mm, 3.5mmPRO Balanced output, and 6.35mm/3.5mm single-ended output ports. So imagine any input/output port requirement, the Shanling M30 is equipped with it.
Hi-res Wireless Connectivity Support
Shanling M30 supports hi-res wireless connectivity with Dual-band WiFi(2.4gHz/5gHz), Hi-res Bluetooth Codecs like LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, and more. Enjoy seamless hi-res music over wireless connections with the M30.
Pricing & Availability
The one of a kind Shanling M30 has a price tag of 3599$, it will be released later this year.
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