SHANLING SM90 Streamer DAC Black

Shanling SM90: Extensive connectivity

The Shanling SM90 offers extensive compatibility with leading streaming apps (Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music, Apple Classical, Amazon Music, Presto Music, KKBox), providing direct access to their catalogues without the need for an intermediary, whilst support for Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready ensures native control via their dedicated interfaces. This approach is further enhanced by DLNA and AirPlay 2 compatibility, enabling integration into a multi-source home network.

In addition to streaming, local files can be played back via USB storage or from a NAS, allowing you to centralise high-resolution music libraries without any platform restrictions. This versatility is reflected in the Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity, which supports LDAC, AAC and SBC, as well as internet access via Wi-Fi 6 and an RJ45 port.

Shanling SM90: ARM Cortex processor

The overall processing is powered by a 64-bit ARM Cortex-A55 processor paired with 4 GB of RAM, enabling smooth handling of simultaneous applications and audio streams whilst minimising interruptions caused by multitasking. This hardware platform runs on Android 12, the implementation of which is complemented by the proprietary AGLO system, which bypasses the system’s audio mixer to ensure bit-perfect output, thereby preserving the integrity of the digital streams right up to the conversion stage.

Shanling SM90: Linear power supply

The linear power supply is based on a 35 W toroidal transformer, which provides a stable power supply whilst minimising electromagnetic interference. This design helps to reduce electrical background noise, resulting in a cleaner power supply to the digital and analogue stages, thereby contributing to the overall stability of the audio signal.

Shanling SM90: Internal storage

The 64 GB of internal storage allows you to store a music library directly, whilst the inclusion of an M.2 SSD slot enables a significant expansion of capacity. This configuration allows the SM90 to be used as a standalone audio server, whilst maintaining fast access times and smooth handling of high-resolution files.