Shanling H7 new digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier is based on AK4191EQ and AK4499EX chipset and also supports Bluetooth connection with support for LDAC codec .
The model is enclosed in an aluminum case and has rotary volume controls and gain switches – three different levels are available. The signal arriving at the USB-C port is processed by the XMOS XU316 receiver , the novelty works with 32-bit / 768 kHz PCM streams and native DSD512 , and also fully decodes MQA files .
Three jacks are provided for connecting headphones – 3.5 mm, 4.4 mm and 6.35 mm (manufactured by Neutrik). Maximum balanced output power is 1300 mW into 32 ohms . The device can also work as a desktop DAC, it has a line output on RCA connectors. In addition to the USB port, the novelty can receive a digital signal through a 3.5 mm jack on the bottom panel. There is also a slot for microSD cards up to 2 TB.
The device is equipped with an OLED screen measuring 1.44 inches diagonally, the overall dimensions of the model are 142 x 85 x 25 mm . The device weighs 352 grams . The model is equipped with a built-in 6800 mAh battery and supports PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
The Shanling H7 D/A converter sells online for $829 .
