Shanling EH1 Desktop Headphone DAC/Amp - Black

Editor’s Choice 2024 – Head-Fi

Recommended Desktop Component 2024 – SoundStage!

Precision Meets Pure Enjoyment

Your music, revealed with authority and finesse.

A Desktop Powerhouse for Serious Listening

The Shanling EH1 is a compact yet uncompromising DAC/headphone amplifier designed for audiophiles who want reference-grade sound in a sleek, modern footprint. It’s ideal for desktop setups, office listening, or any space where clarity, detail, and effortless control matter. Pair it with your favorite headphones or powered monitors and enjoy high-end audio with zero complications.

Refined Sound, Real Power

The EH1 delivers clean, dynamic output that brings recordings to life—tight bass, smooth mids, and extended highs presented with a natural ease. Its robust amplifier section drives a wide range of headphones with confidence, offering impressive headroom and low distortion even at spirited listening levels. With a high-performance DAC stage and ultra-low-noise circuitry, the EH1 captures nuance and texture in every track while maintaining a wide, airy soundstage.

Expert Reviews & Quotes

“Compact, powerful, and beautifully engineered, the EH1 punches well above its class. This is desktop hi-fi done right.” — Head-Fi, 2024
“One of the cleanest DAC/amps we’ve tested this year—silent background, superb dynamics, and exceptional build.” — SoundStage!, 2024

Inside the Engineering

Shanling equips the EH1 with a cutting-edge DAC architecture designed for high resolution and exceptional transparency. Its dual-stage amplifier maintains full control over demanding headphones, while the precision-machined chassis minimizes vibration for cleaner playback. Every design choice focuses on lowering noise, boosting dynamic range, and ensuring long-term reliability.

Flexible Connections for Any Setup

The EH1 includes USB, optical, and coaxial digital inputs, making it easy to integrate with laptops, PCs, streamers, or CD transports. Balanced and single-ended headphone outputs support a wide range of headphones, while line-level outputs allow the EH1 to serve as a high-quality DAC for powered speakers or an external amplifier. Whether used in a pure two-channel setup or as a desktop command center, the EH1 adapts seamlessly.

Perfect for Work, Play, and Pure Listening

Its compact design fits easily on a desk, nightstand, or studio shelf, making it ideal for music lovers, remote workers, gamers, and content creators. Pair it with open-back headphones for immersive home listening or with closed-backs for focused office use—the EH1 delivers accuracy and enjoyment in any environment.

A beautifully built, brilliantly engineered DAC/amp, the Shanling EH1 transforms everyday listening into a high-end experience.

Product Features

High-performance DAC provides clean, detailed sound.
Powerful headphone amplifier drives demanding headphones with ease.
Multiple digital inputs for seamless device integration.
Balanced and single-ended headphone outputs for broad compatibility.
Compact aluminum chassis fits effortlessly into any desktop setup.

Product Specs

DAC Architecture: High-resolution digital-to-analog converter
Inputs: USB, optical, coaxial
Outputs: Balanced headphone, single-ended headphone, line-level
Frequency Response: Wide-bandwidth design for extended highs and controlled bass
Amplifier Power: Supports low- and high-impedance headphones
Chassis: CNC-machined aluminum housing

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