...and dual ADI AD8397 OPA

The amplification circuit carries two ADI AD8397 operational amplifiers. These offer low distortion and high output current, up to 310mA at 32 Ohm. They also provide a wide dynamic range for powerful and accurate sound reproduction.

The PDOs are accompanied by two ELNA film capacitors and two Panasonic Tantalum Polymer capacitors for less noise, as well as 0.01% tolerance resistors and ultra stable COG capacitors.

More than complete connectivity

Shanling's M5s personal music player offers particularly complete connectivity, allowing you to scan most applications. Thus, DAP takes advantage of WiFi by integrating DLNA and Airplay protocols, and allows the import of audio files from music streaming services such as QQmusic or Tidal. Firmware updates have also been simplified, as they can be performed simply via WiFi.

It also benefits from a Bluetooth module supporting LDAC, aptX and AAC technologies. These advanced technologies make it possible to offer a high quality listening experience while enjoying the convenience of Bluetooth. Thus, Sony's LDAC codec allows high quality audio files to be transmitted in 16bit 44.1kHz without damaging the signal, even in 24bit 96kHz with slight compression. Qualcomm's aptX supports 16bit 44.1kHz files with slight compression, for a bandwidth of 352kbps. It should be noted that Bluetooth is bi-directional and will therefore allow the DAP to function as a player or transmitter, to stream your music directly to a Bluetooth device or speakers.

On the physical connector side, there is a 3.5mm Jack connector and a 2.5mm Jack connector. One is the balanced audio output, the other is unbalanced. The USB-C connector allows it to load the DAP or transfer files to it at the same time. As it is a bi-directional connection system, it also allows the M5s to be used as an external DAC.

Autonomy

The components chosen by the brand, if they are efficient, also have the advantage of low consumption. As a result, the battery integrated in the DAP allows it to operate for 17 hours on unbalanced output, 10 hours on symmetrical output and up to 45 days on standby! It is therefore quite possible to listen to your music throughout the day while enjoying the rich and faithful reproduction of the M5s.