The Shanling EM5 is a continuation of Shanling’s desktop device line-up. After the high-end M30, which has been an ambitious project, they released the EM5 and EA5 “streamers”.
Although Shanling names the EM5 as a streamer, the device can basically be turned to every possible scenario. It is a DAP, DAC/Amp and a streamer altogether. I used it mostly as a DAP in my tests so one can say that this is like a cheaper DMP-Z1. Ultimately, Shanling names this device as a “Music Streaming Center”, which is appropriate.
The device uses the AKM4493EQ DAC, CPAF Low-Pass Filtering, 1620 mW of power at 320 ohms, a separated power supply, and 3 headphone outputs (4.4, 6.3 and XLR). Everything is controlled from the screen of the device which is located directly on top. The software is Android and the UI is the same UI from Shanling portable DAPs. The device can also be controlled remotely, via Shanling’s “Eddict Player” application. The EM5 supports up to DSD512.
Key Design Elements
Deeply black body combining glass and aluminium, gold plated volume wheel for the touch of luxury, 4.7-inch touch screen for easy control over your music and a circuit diagram for the Hi-Fi entusiasts
Powering Speakers
EA5 adds a dedicated class-D speaker amplifier from Abletec. This amplifier offers 2 x 50W @ 4 Ohms output power, making it a matching solution for any bookshelf speakers and the smaller or more sensitive floorstanding speakers
Shanling House Sound
To provide you with out typical smooth and natural sound, we carefully picked a classic AKM AK4493EQ DAC chip for EA5. Combined with a high quality power supply and our 33 years of design experience you will enjoy beautifully delicate and richly warm sound.
2.4G/5G Dual – Band Wi-Fi
Enjoy faster transfer speeds,reduced interferences and smoother streaming with support of the 5G Wi-Fi.
Speaker Output
Output Power: 2x 50W @ 4 Ohms/2x 32W @ 8 Ohms
Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz (-0.5 dB Standard Mode)
20Hz-20kHz (+3 dB @ 100 Hz Game Mode)
20Hz – 20kHz (-3 dB @ 100 Hz Desktop Mode)
THD+N: 0.003% (A-Weighted @ 0.5V)
Signal-To-Noise: 107dB @ 80 Ohms (A-Weighted)
Noise: 83 dB @ 80 Ohms
Bluetooth
Version: 4.2
Transmitter: LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX, SBC
Reciever: LDAC, SBC
RCA Output
Output Level: Low: 0.82V
Medium: 1.4V
High: 3.0V
Turbo: 4.8V
Frequency response: 20Hz – 40kHz (-0.5 dB)
THD+N: 0.0015% (A-Weighted @ 0.5V)
Signal-To-Noise: 118dB @ 320 Ohms (A-Weighted)
Noise 107 dB (Low Gain)
Headphone Output
Output Power: 4.3V@320 Ohms (570mW @ 32 Ohms)
Frequency response: 20Hz-40kHz (-0.5 dB)
THD+N: 0.0024% @ 32 Ohms (A-Weighted @ 0.5V)
Dynamic Range: 112dB @ 32 Ohms (A-Weighted High Gain)
Channel Separation: 75dB @ 32 Ohms
Signal-To-Noise: 118dB @ 32 Ohms (A-Weighted High Gain)
Noise: 110dB (Low Gain)
106dB(other Gain)
Output Impedance: <0.8 Ohm
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