{"id":176581,"date":"2023-12-14T19:30:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=176581"},"modified":"2023-12-14T19:36:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T19:36:51","slug":"shanling-h2-portable-bluetooth-dac-amplifier-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/shanling-h2-portable-bluetooth-dac-amplifier-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanling H2: Portable Bluetooth DAC\/amplifier launched"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shanling<\/b>\u00a0has released a new portable DAC\/amplifier and music player\u00a0H2<\/b>. This is the third product in Shanling’s H series with a new optimized design for ease of use and better control. Shanling H2 is equipped with a 32-bit CS43198 DAC chip and a high-efficiency headphone amplifier, which promises clear and powerful output. The device has the functions of a USB DAC, Bluetooth signal input, etc. It also supports local music playback via MicroSD card slot and easy library access via the Eddict Player app on your smartphones.<\/p>\n

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New optimized design<\/b>
\nShanling H2 features a streamlined and more compact design, allowing for high mobility with its user-friendly design and lightweight design. The H2 has a more compact design, and the volume wheel is integrated into the body. This also makes it easy to adjust volume on the go.<\/p>\n

32-bit Cirrus Logic DAC chipset<\/b>
\nShanling H2 is equipped with a high-end CS43198 DAC chipset from Cirrus Logics. This high-performance 32-bit DAC delivers high-quality audio reproduction with low distortion, high SNR and DNR. The H2 output is clean, rich, and has no audible noise even when using sensitive IEMs.<\/p>\n

XMOS USB Processor<\/b>
\nThe 32-bit CS DAC is paired with an 8-core XMOS XU208 USB processor. It provides support for high-resolution audio decoding on the device, supporting native DSD and 32-bit PCM audio signals.<\/p>\n

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Dual headphone outputs and dedicated amplifier section<\/b>
\nShanling has equipped the H2 with a dedicated SG-Micro amplifier section. The device is equipped with two headphone outputs – 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced. Thanks to a dedicated amplifier section, Shanling H2 has a maximum output power of 680mW@32\u03a9 through a balanced 4.4mm output. The output impedance of both ports is also very low, you will get crystal clear output from both ports.<\/p>\n

1-inch display<\/b>
\nShanling H2 is equipped with a 1-inch color display. This screen displays various functions and settings related to the device and active playback. This includes information about the active playback file, volume level, battery status, etc.<\/p>\n

Powerful battery<\/b>
\nShanling H2 is equipped with a large capacity 2100mAh battery, which provides the device with excellent battery life. H2 can work up to 12 hours without recharging.<\/p>\n

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Features of Shanling H2:<\/b><\/h3>\n