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The Shanling UA5 is a high-end portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed as a flagship upgrade in the UA line. It is specifically known for introducing a Hybrid Battery Power mode, which uses an internal battery to provide cleaner power to the DAC and amplifier stages while drawing digital signal power from the connected device.

Key Features and Performance

Dual DAC Architecture: Equipped with two ESS ES9038Q2M DAC chips and dual Ricore RE6863 amplifier chips, supporting high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512.
Hybrid Power System: Features a built-in 220 mAh battery. In "Hybrid mode," it provides roughly 6–8 hours of "cleaner" playback. If the battery dies, it automatically switches to standard USB power.
Physical Controls & Display: Includes a 1.44-inch monochromatic OLED screen for direct access to settings and a multifunctional rotary volume wheel for independent 100-step volume control.
Bonus: Comes with a case*
Audio Outputs:
- 4.4mm Balanced: Provides up to 211mW @ 32Ω.
- 3.5mm Single-ended: Provides 137mW @ 32Ω and doubles as an SPDIF digital coaxial output for connecting to external desktop DACs.