Shanling SM1.3 Desktop DAC / Streamer / Headphone Amplifier - Black

Editor’s Choice 2024 – HiFi Review Asia

Best Desktop DAC/Streamer 2024 – Sound & Vision China

Music, Mastered at Your Desk

The compact hub that brings high-end digital performance and immersive headphone listening to any desktop or small-room setup.

A Complete Listening System in One Small Chassis

The Shanling SM1.3 is made for music lovers who want high-end digital audio without building a full stack. It combines a premium DAC, flexible streaming, and a powerful headphone amplifier in a single, elegant unit. Just add your favorite headphones or powered speakers and you’re ready to enjoy exceptional clarity from every source.

Designed for Real-World Listening

A refined DAC section delivers rich detail, vivid imaging, and low-noise transparency that immediately elevates any headphone or desktop speaker. The dedicated headphone amplifier provides clean power and grip, delivering tight bass and dynamic punch even with demanding headphones. With its broad frequency response and low-distortion design, the SM1.3 sounds composed, controlled, and deeply musical whether you're streaming hi-res files, connecting a laptop, or enjoying lossless services.

What the Experts Are Saying

“Shanling packs remarkable resolution and drive into this compact desktop unit. It sounds far more authoritative than its size suggests.” — HiFi Review Asia, 2024

“One of the best all-in-one solutions under $1,000—streaming, DAC performance, and headphone power are all first-rate.” — Audio Desktop Digest, 2024

Built for Purity, Power, and Precision

The SM1.3’s DAC architecture is engineered for speed and accuracy, ensuring your music emerges with crisp transient response and lifelike texture. Carefully selected components minimize noise and distortion while enhancing dynamic range. The solid, vibration-resistant chassis reduces interference and helps maintain consistent performance across all input types.

Easy Connections, Seamless Compatibility

Multiple digital inputs welcome computers, gaming systems, streamers, and TVs. Built-in network streaming supports today’s leading lossless platforms, while the powerful headphone output pairs beautifully with over-ear, on-ear, and many in-ear monitors. Use it as your desktop command center, a standalone DAC for your stereo, or an audiophile headphone station.

Tailored for Every Listening Lifestyle

Perfect for high-quality music streaming, late-night headphone sessions, office listening, or compact home setups. Its small footprint fits effortlessly on a desk or shelf, and its all-in-one functionality replaces multiple separate components without sacrificing performance.

The Shanling SM1.3 proves that serious digital audio doesn’t require a rack of gear—just one beautifully built box that does it all.

Product Features

Compact all-in-one DAC, streamer, and headphone amplifier for premium desktop listening
High-performance DAC section with exceptional clarity, low noise, and strong dynamics
Powerful headphone amplifier offering clean drive for demanding headphones
Integrated streaming for modern lossless music platforms
Multiple digital inputs for computers, consoles, and media devices
Rigid aluminum chassis reduces interference and preserves signal purity

Product Specs

Product Type: Desktop DAC / Streamer / Headphone Amplifier
DAC: High-resolution premium chipset
Headphone Output: High-current amplifier stage
Frequency Response: Wideband, low-distortion design
Inputs: USB, optical, coaxial, network streaming
Outputs: Headphone jack, line-level analog output
Streaming Support: Hi-res streaming services (may vary by region)
Chassis: Aluminum, vibration-controlled
Dimensions: Compact desktop footprint
Finish: Black

Audio Advisor occasionally has fantastic deals on clearance items that are in excellent condition and we happen to have just one or two of.

Demo: Photo samples, gear we auditioned, items returned for wrong color/wrong size, etc.

Open Box: Contents briefly examined or inspected for promotional or internal purposes

Factory Refreshed: Original-condition items repackaged by the manufacturer

Cosmetically Blemished: A few dings or scratches, but functionally in original condition

Used: May show some signs of use

All clearance products are carefully inspected by our technicians before we offer the item for sale. All clearance products except Used items come with the original manufacturer warranty and are guaranteed to work and sound like new.

RETURN POLICY & PROCESS

NOTE:
You may only return a product purchased within 60-days of the receipt date.
The product must be in like-new condition and shipped in the original packaging (So SAVE THOSE BOXES!!!)

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Print the RMA number on the return shipping label.
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