Shanling M3s

Building on highly acclaimed success, Shanling brings a new and improved lossless portable audio player to the table – M3s. Thanks to the fully balanced audio circuit, the 2.5mm balanced output of M3s provides more power, improved sound stage, more precise sound and overall superior audio performance. M3s has been awarded the Hi-Res certificate as it is able to fully reproduce Hi-Res audio files, bringing you the highest quality sound.

Shanling M3s features an expertly designed fully balanced circuit consisting of two AK4490 chips, two MUSE8920 LPF chips and two AD8397 headphone amps. Together they provide a truly high-end sound performance. It supports playback of DSD256 and PCM up to 384kHz/32bit and also MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, APE, ISO, DSF, DFF and more.

Thanks to the optimisation of power circuitry and thoroughly shielded components, Shanling M3s provides a powerful output for the most demanding headphones whilst keeping background levels quiet enough for the most sensitive earphones.

Complete portable audio.

Dual Bluetooth 4.1
Two-way Bluetooth enables you to not only send, but to receive Bluetooth signals as well. You can stream music to your headphones and speakers or stream music from your phone directly to the M3s with this feature.

Precision Design
An aluminium alloy frame combined with 2.5D tempered glass, precision made, assures better comfort for one-hand operation. M3s also features an oleophobic coating to reduce unwanted fingerprints and smears.

Supports USB Digital Outputs
M3s can be connected to other DACs over USB and can serve as a pure digital transport including full support for native DSD files.

Multifunctional Wheel
Japanese advanced ALPS potentiometer with diamond surface pattern. Tested through 100 000 turns and half a million presses.

New HiBy Link Feature
Download the app 'HiBy Link' on your phone to transform it into a Bluetooth remote control for the M3s player. All operations can be controlled by your phone, there is no need to take the M3s out of your pocket.

Outstanding Battery Life
With 13 hours playtime with single ended output, and 8 hours with balanced output the Shanling M3s is sure to satisfy listeners. Thanks to Deep Sleep Mode the M3s provides an impressive 20 Days standby.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Dimensions: 113x53x14.5mm
• Weight: 135g
• Power Supply (adaptor): DC 5V, 2A / Type-C USB Port
• Charging Time: 2.5 hours (power off)
• Battery Life: Approx. 13 hours (single-ended), approx. 8 hours (balanced)
• Battery capacity: 2600mAh
• Storage: External TF card, support up to 256GB
• USB: Type-C (USB2.0)
• Display: High-Resolution Retina Display, 3 inches, 480x800 pixels, 300PPI

Single-ended Output (3.5mm)

• Output Power: 130mW (32Ω / THD+N<1%)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• SNR: >115dB (A-weighting)
• Output Impedance: <0.3Ω
• Channel Separation: >75dB
• Distortion/Noise: 0.0015%

Balanced Output (2.5mm)

• Output Power: 230mW (32Ω / THD+N<1%)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
• SNR: >115dB (A-weighting)
• Output Impedance: <0.6Ω
• Channel Separation: >102dB
• Distortion/Noise: 0.0015%

FEATURES

• Hi-Res Audio certified digital audio player with Bluetooth and DSD
• Supports DSD256 and PCM up to 384kHz/32bit
• Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX and two-way transmission
• 2.5mm balanced output and 3.5mm single-ended output
• HiBy wireless headphone amplifier and DAC control
• Support for MP3, WAV, WMA, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, APE, ISO, DSF, DFF and more
• Dual AK4490 DAC chips
• Multi-functional Alps potentiometer
• Retina HD high-definition display with double sided 2.5D glass screen
• Oleophobic anti-fingerprint coating
• Precise CNC machined aluminium frame with sand blasted coating

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Shanling M3s Portable Lossless Digital Audio Player & DAC - Midnight Black
• USB Type-C cable
• Instructions
• Warranty card