Shanling M3 Plus
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CA$649.00
CA$649.00
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The Shanling M3 Plus is a compact, midrange digital audio player (DAP), It runs on a modern Android 13 operating system, offers strong power output, and features a quad-DAC design for improved audio performance over its predecessors. Reviewers praise it for its musical, slightly warm, and energetic sound signature, while noting that its Android performance can feel similar to a budget smartphone.
Key features
- Audio architecture: The M3 Plus features a quad-DAC design with four Cirrus Logic CS43198 chips and two SGM8262 amplifiers. It supports high-resolution audio files up to 32bit/768kHz PCM and DSD512.
- Power output: A highlight of the player is its powerful amplifier section, which can deliver up to 800mW into 32Ω from the 4.4mm balanced output.
- Operating system: It runs on a clean, "open" Android 13, giving users access to the Google Play Store and other Android apps for streaming services like Apple Music, Tidal, and Spotify.
- Performance: Powered by a Snapdragon 665 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, the M3 Plus offers smooth navigation within the music app, though the overall Android experience can feel less fluid than a modern smartphone.
- Connectivity: The player includes 3.5mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced headphone jacks, a USB-C port for charging and USB DAC mode, and two-way Bluetooth 5.0 with support for LDAC and aptX HD codecs.
- Battery life: The 3500mAh battery provides up to 14 hours of playback using the single-ended output and up to 11 hours when using the balanced output.
Physical design
- Display: It has a 4.7-inch Sharp IPS touchscreen with a 1280 x 720 resolution.
- Build: The M3 Plus has a curvy, ergonomic design with an aluminum chassis and frosted glass panels. It comes in Black, Grey, and a Mocha color.
- Controls: The device features physical play/pause and track navigation buttons on the left side and a power/volume knob on the right.
- Portability: Weighing 205g with dimensions of 115 x 70 x 18mm, the M3 Plus is compact and easy to carry