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With its EH1, Shanling unveils a compact, high-performance desktop DAC with a modern design. It embeds a Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chip, enabling it to support high-resolution sampling rates up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and native DSD up to DSD512. Headphone amplification relies on two SGM8262-2 OPAs and gain control for output power of up to 2x1015mW into 32 ohm on its balanced jack 4.4mm headphone output. The EH1 is therefore able to drive a wide range of headphones and earphones available on the market.
The interface features the essentials, with a USB input and a stereo RCA output, but a host of additional functions make the EH1 a DAC of choice, such as bass and treble tone control, UAC1.0 protocol support and a coaxial SPDIF digital output. To top it all off, two operating modes, Line-out or Pre-out, are available for the RCA output. This allows the Shanling EH1 to be used with a power amplifier, active speakers, preamplifier or integrated amplifier, for example.
The EH1 benefits from audiophile components offering a superior level of performance. Indeed, the CS43198 DAC chip offers a SNR of 122dB and a distortion level of just 0.0004%, as well as enabling conversion of high-resolution sampling rates up to PCM 32bit 768kHz and DSD512. Added to this are two SGM8262-2 OPAs driving the two single-ended 6.35mm jack and balanced 4.4mm jack headphone outputs, each offering a maximum output power of 2x399mW and 2x1015mW into 32 ohm respectively. The result is a clean, dynamic and powerful sound for pleasant headphone listening.
The EH1 can convert digital signals from its USB input to a coaxial SPDIF output. This makes it ideal for pairing with other Hi-Fi devices, such as a vintage DAC or active speakers.
The EH1 can be used as a DAC only with pre-out mode, or as a preamplifier with line-out mode. Output mode selection is simply made via a switch.
Two potentiometers on the front panel of the EH1 control the bass and treble tones. Adjustment is +/-6dB for bass and +/-10dB for treble.
In particular, compatibility with USB UAC1.0 protocol means you can connect your favorite game consoles to the EH1, such as the Nintendo Switch, and enjoy a more immersive gaming experience.
The EH1's main volume control knob is surrounded by a color LED indicator showing the sampling rate currently being processed by the device.
The Shanling EH1 lets you choose between power supply via its USB-C input for greater simplicity, or power supply via its DC 5V jack port for greater stability.
1 | Jack 4.4mm balanced headphone output |
2 | Jack 6.35mm single-ended headphone output |
3 | Headphone output gain control |
4 | Volume |
5 | Bass control |
6 | Treble control |
7 | ON/OFF button |
8 | 5V DC power input |
9 | USB-C input |
10 | Coaxial output |
11 | RCA stereo output |
12 | RCA output mode switch: Line-out/Pre-out |
Tachnical characteristics
Specifications | |
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Product type | DAC / Headphone amplifier |
DAC chip | CS43198 |
OPA | 2x SGM8262-2 |
Input | 1x USB-C |
Outputs | 1x RCA stereo (pre-out/Line-out) 1x Coaxial 1x Jack 6.35mm single-ended headphone output 1x Jack 4.4mm balanced headphone output |
RCA output (line-out) | |
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Output level | 2.38V |
Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz (-1.2dB) |
THD+N | 0.0007% (A-wt, high gain) |
Dynamic range | 123dB |
Channel separation | 114dB |
SNR | 122dB (A-wt, high gain) |
Noise | 116dB |
Jack 6.35mm single-ended headphone output | |
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Output level | 2x63mW @ 32Ω, low gain, USB-C/Jack DC power supply 2x250mW @ 32Ω, high gain, USB-C power supply 2x399mW @ 32Ω, high gain, jack DC power supply |
Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz (1.5dB) |
THD+N | 0.007% (A-wt @ 1Vrms, high gain, 32Ω) |
Dynamic range | 119dB |
Channel separation | 75dB |
SNR | 119dB (A-wt, high gain) |
Noise | 110dB |
Output impedance | 0.4Ω |
Jack 4.4mm Balanced headphone output | |
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Output level | 2x250mW @ 32Ω, low gain, USB-C/Jack DC power supply 2x980mW @ 32Ω, high gain, USB-C power supply 2x1015mW @ 32Ω, high gain, jack DC power supply |
Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz (1.5dB) |
THD+N | 0.008% (A-wt @ 1Vrms, high gain @ 32Ω) |
Dynamic range | 119dB |
Channel separation | 99dB |
SNR | 119dB (A-wt, high gain) |
Noise | 104dB |
Output impedance | 0.8Ω |
General | |
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Power supply | 5V DC via USB-C or Jack DC (power adapter sold separately) |
Color | Silver |
Dimensions | 156 x 90 x 36.5mm |
Weight | 392.5g |
Package | 1x Shanling EH1 1x USB-A to USB-C cable 1x USB-A to jack DC power cable adapter 1x 3.5mm jack to 6.35mm jack adapter |
Input | USB |
Output | RCA |
Output | Jack 6.35mm |
Output | Coaxial SPDIF |
Output | Jack 4.4mm |
DAC / ADC Chip | CS43198 |
Max sampling rate | 768kHz |
Max sampling rate | DSD512 |
Color | Silver |
Class | Class D / T |
Networking | No |
Remote Control | No |