Shanling EA5 Plus: Amplifier/streamer on AK4493EQ

Shanling EA5 Plus is an extremely versatile combo: streamer, DAC, amplifier and headphone amplifier. In this way, it allows you to connect a speaker system that is as practical as it is effective. Indeed, EA5 Plus features a carefully crafted technical architecture that delivers dynamic, rich and accurate sound reproduction, while its Android operating system provides access to a wide range of applications.

The powerful EA5 Plus amplifier section takes advantage of the proprietary ICEpower 100AS2 Class D amplifier module. It allows him to deliver a comfortable power of 2x 100W at 4Ω with precision and dynamism. The Eddict Player

app , which is free to download for Android and iOS devices, allows you to control the EA5 Plus from your smartphone or tablet. An ergonomic and intuitive graphical interface accompanies you for the easiest access to music and device functions. Thanks to its many features and extensive connectivity, Shanling EA5 Plus will easily find its place in the vast majority of audio systems. It can be used in a variety of scenarios, from a headphone amplifier to a home theater system, DAC, network player, or all of these functions at the same time.

The EA5 Plus design also uses two Japanese KDS oscillators and an algorithm developed by Shanling to effectively reduce jitter and ensure high timing accuracy.

A true network player, the EA5 Plus has WiFi 2.4/5G connectivity and an RJ45 Ethernet input. It supports DLNA/UPnP and AirPlay transfer protocols, allowing you to access files stored on network devices, be it a computer, NAS or smartphone.

EA5 supports decoding and playback of MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) files up to MQA 8X. This format allows you to enjoy sound reproduction that is as close as possible to the original studio recording.

In the digital-to-analog conversion stage, Shanling EA5 Plus uses AKM DAC AK4493EQ chip to ensure smooth and natural sound reproduction as well as high fidelity. This chip also supports high-resolution audio streams up to PCM 32bit 768 kHz and DSD512.

In addition to WiFi connectivity, the EA5 Plus is equipped with a bi-directional Bluetooth chip, allowing it to function as both a transmitter and receiver. This makes it extremely easy to transfer music from your smartphone. The chip also supports high-definition codecs LDAC, LHDC and aptX HD.

Thanks to AGLO (Android Global Lossless Output) technology, music from any application is processed correctly and in full quality, without quality degradation from Android system processes.

Shanling EA5 Plus Specifications:

• Product Type: Streamer/DAC/Amplifier
• Inputs: 1* coaxial/1* optical Toslink/1* USB-B/1* USB-A (USB Host)/1* Ethernet RJ45/1* stereo RCA
• Outputs: 1* Stereo RCA/Speaker Terminals
• Wireless connection: WiFi 2.4/5G/Two-way Bluetooth 4.2
• DAC chip: AKM AK4493
• Amplifier module: ICEpower 100AS2
• Headphone amplifier chips: 2* TPA6120A2
• Supported Bluetooth codecs: Transmit: SBC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC, LDAC / Receive: SBC, LDAC
• Screen: 4.7″/720*1280px
• OS: Android
• Supported formats: DSF, DFF, DXD, APE, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, AIF, DTS, MP3, WMA, ACC, OGG, ALAC, MP2, M4An AC3, M3U, M3U8, ISO
• Supported sampling rates: PCM up to 32bit 768kHz/Native DSD up to DSD512
• Adjustable gain: 4 levels
• Micro SD memory card support: up to 2TB
• Digital filters: 6 presets
• Output Power: 2100W @ 4 ohms/255W @ 8 ohms
• Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (-0.5dB @ standard mode)/20Hz-20kHz (+3dB @ 100Hz game mode)/20Hz-20kHz (-3dB @ desktop mode)
• THD+N: 0.002% (A-weighted @ 0.5V)
• SNR: 105 dB @ 8 ohms (A-weighted)
• Noise: 71 dB @ 8 ohms (A-weighted)
• Channel Separation: 66 dB @ 8 Ohms RCA Output Measurements Output Level: Low: 0.82 V/Mid: 1.4 V/High: 3.0 V/Turbo: 4.8 V
• Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5dB)
• THD+N: 0.002% (A-weighted @ 0.5V)
• SNR: 118 dB @ 32 ohms (A-weighted)
• Noise: 107 dB (low gain) Headphone output measurements Output power: 570 mW @ 32 ohms
• Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5dB)
• THD+N: 0.0029% @ 32 ohms (A-weighted @ 0.5 V)
• Dynamic Range: 112 dB @ 32 ohms (A-weighted, high gain)
• Channel Separation: 70 dB @ 32 ohms
• SNR: 117 dB @ 32 Ohms (A-Weighted, High Gain)
• Noise: 106 dB (low gain)/104 dB (other gain levels)
• Output impedance: 0.8 ohm
• Supply voltage: 220-240V AC (cable included)
• Dimensions: 188x238x55 mm