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Shanling UA3 Portable DAC / Amp - Black

Name: Shanling UA3 Portable DAC / Amp - Black
Brand: Shanling
SKU: UA3BLACK
Price: 129 GBP
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Standard Items (DPD)

Usually bookshelf speakers*

Standard Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Free 2 Weekday Delivery
Express Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Standard - £10 for the first box + £3 per additional box Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Pre-12pm Noon - £15 for the first box + £3 per additional box
Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	Saturday or Sunday - £15 for the first box + £3 per additional box
Remote & Off-Shore Region Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	2 Weekday Remote Service - £20 for first 2 items + £9 per additional box 2 to 5 Weekday Off-Shore Service - £30 for first 2 items + £9 per additional box

Medium Sized Items (DPD Freight & FedEx)

Usually TVs under 60" or £1000, and most floorstanding speakers*

Standard Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Free 2 Weekday Delivery
Express Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	DPD Freight - Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Delivery - £20 per box FedEx - Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Delivery - £20 per box
Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	DPD Freight - Saturday or Sunday Delivery - £35 per box FedEx - Weekend deliveries unavailable
Remote & Off-Shore Region Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	DPD Freight - 2 Weekday Remote Service - £20 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box DPD Freight - 2 to 5 Weekday Off-Shore Service - £30 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box FedEx - Remote deliveries unavailable

Large or Heavy Items (ArrowXL & BJS)

Usually TVs over 60" or £1000, and heavy separates over 35kg*

Standard Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	ArrowXL - Free Diary Booking Service (2 Weekday Minimum) BJS - Free 3 to 5 Weekday
Express Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	ArrowXL - Next Weekday Delivery - £10 per box BJS - Express deliveries unavailable
Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	ArrowXL - Saturday Delivery - £15 per box BJS - Weekend deliveries unavailable
Remote & Off-Shore Region Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations

Pallet Sized Items (Palletforce)

Usually large/high-end floorstanding speakers or subs*

Standard Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	2 Weekday Kerbside Delivery - £50 per item
Express Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Express deliveries unavailable
Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	Weekend deliveries unavailable
Remote & Off-Shore Region Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations

*Not exclusive to only these product types. Product value, weight, and fragility can influence the courier service used.

	Standard Items* DPD	Medium Sized Items* DPD Freight & FedEx	Large or Heavy Items* ArrowXL & BJS (2-Man Delivery)	Pallet Sized Items* Palletforce
Standard Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Free 2 Weekday Delivery	Free 2 Weekday Delivery	ArrowXL - Free Diary Booking Service (2 Weekday Minimum) BJS - Free 3 to 5 Weekday	2 Weekday Kerbside Delivery - £50 per item
Express Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Standard - £10 for the first box + £3 per additional box Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Pre-12pm Noon - £15 for the first box + £3 per additional box	DPD Freight - Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Delivery - £20 per box FedEx - Next Weekday or Choose-a-Day Delivery - £20 per box	ArrowXL - Next Weekday Delivery - £10 per box BJS - Express deliveries unavailable	Express deliveries unavailable
Weekend Deliveries Order by 3pm Friday	£15 for the first box + £3 per additional box	DPD Freight - Saturday or Sunday Delivery - £35 per box FedEx - Weekend deliveries unavailable	ArrowXL - Saturday Delivery - £15 per box (via Diary Booking Service) BJS - Weekend deliveries unavailable	Weekend deliveries unavailable
Remote & Off-Shore Region Deliveries Order by 3pm Mon-Fri	2 Weekday Remote Service - £20 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box 2 to 5 Weekday Off-Shore Service - £30 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box	DPD Freight - 2 Weekday Remote Service - £20 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box DPD Freight - 2 to 5 Weekday Off-Shore Service - £30 for first 2 boxes + £9 per additional box FedEx - Remote deliveries unavailable	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations	Unfortunately, delivery of these product types is not available to remote locations

*See below most common product types for each delivery service, this is not exclusive to only these product types. Product value, weight, and fragility can influence the courier service used.

DPD: Usually Bookshelf Speakers
DPD Freight & FedEx: Usually TVs under 60" or £1000, and most floorstanding speakers
ArrowXL & BJS: Usually TVs over 60" or £1000, and heavy hi-fi separates over 35kg
Palletforce: Usually large/high-end floorstanding speakers or subs

The UA3 is a compact portable USB DAC and headphone amplifier designed to improve sound quality from smartphones, laptops and gaming devices. Featuring an AKM DAC and dedicated headphone amplifiers, it delivers clear, detailed and powerful audio with support for high-resolution playback. Both 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm outputs provide flexibility for different headphones and earphones. Its lightweight aluminium design makes it ideal for travel, while low power consumption and app-based controls add convenience for everyday listening.

UA3

Brand new AKM AK4493SEQ DAC | Dual Ricore RT6863 headphone amplifiers | Independent volume control | High-precision low-jitter clock | Ultra-low noise output | Hi-Res 32-bit / 768kHz & DSD512 | Powerful output at 210mW @ 32Ω | 3.5mm and 4.4mm outputs

Small Black Beauty
Precisely crafted from a single block of aluminium, with a smooth matte finish, for a simple yet durable construction. Extremely light at just 20.5g, making it a perfect accessory for travel.

Next Generation AKM DAC
The new AK4493SEQ DAC brings the much-loved AKM sound into the UA range. Enjoy Shanling’s house sound in its fullest form, with a natural, warmer and smoother tuning, enhanced by improved technical performance from this new generation of DACs.

Dedicated Headphone Amplifiers
Two Ricore RT6863 amplifiers are combined into a powerful balanced output stage, ensuring clean, highly dynamic sound while delivering strong driving power for a wide range of headphones.

Power-Efficient Partner for Smartphones
Using the latest advancements in USB DAC power management, Shanling has optimised the UA3 to draw significantly less power from connected smartphones, improving compatibility and extending phone battery life.

High-Precision Low-Jitter Clock
With a built-in high-precision clock, the UA3 processes all data with improved accuracy and enhanced performance for both PCM and DSD formats.

Ultra-Low Noise Output
Designed with an advanced low-dropout voltage regulator, delivering an exceptionally quiet background with virtually no unwanted noise, essential for true high-fidelity sound.

3.5mm and 4.4mm | Choose Your Output
Offering both a standard 3.5mm single-ended output and a 4.4mm balanced output.

Convenience of Interchangeable Cables
The UA3 includes a premium-quality copper USB-C to USB-C cable. Thanks to the industry-standard USB-C connection, it can be used with a wide range of cables in different lengths or constructions to suit Android phones, computers, or even iOS devices.

Compatible with Gaming Systems
Hold down the middle button while connecting the UA3 to a device to switch it into UAC1.0 mode. This ensures compatibility with a wider range of devices, especially gaming systems, delivering improved in-game audio performance.

Companion App for Android
Download Shanling’s Eddict Player app to gain full control of the UA3, including access to six digital filters, gain settings, button customisation and more.

Sampling Rate Indicator
A small LED indicator displays the current sampling rate, confirming correct audio processing in real time.

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Specifications
Dimensions	60mm x 25mm x 13mm
Weight	20.5g
3.5mm Single-Ended Output
Output Power	2V @ 32Ω (125mW@32Ω)
Frequency Response	20Hz-40kHz (-0.7dB)
THD+N	0.0004% @ 32Ω (A-Weighting @ 1V)
Dynamic Range	119dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	119dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting)
Channel Separation	80dB @ 32Ω
Output Impedance	<0.4Ω
4.4mm Single-Ended Output
Output Power	2.6V @ 32Ω (210mW@32Ω)
Frequency Response	20Hz-40kHz (-0.7dB)
THD+N	0.0003% @ 32Ω (A-Weighting @ 1V)
Dynamic Range	120dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	120dB @ 32Ω (A-Weighting)
Channel Separation	110dB @ 32Ω
Output Impedance	<0.8Ω

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