Shanling EH1 Desktop Headphone DAC/Amp - Silver

Shanling EH1 Desktop Headphone DAC and Amplifier

What You Need to Know

A Simple Way to Bring Better Sound to Your Desk

The Shanling EH1 is a compact desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Connect it to a computer, phone, or tablet by USB-C, then plug in your wired headphones for clean, powerful sound.

Large knobs and simple buttons make it easy to use. There is no screen, menu, or app to learn.

Clear Sound from a Cirrus Logic DAC

The CS43198 DAC turns digital music into an analog signal. It supports high-resolution PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, so it is ready for many hi-res music files.

Power for Many Kinds of Headphones

Dual SGM8262 amplifier chips feed both headphone outputs. The 4.4mm balanced jack can deliver up to 1,015mW at 32 ohms with 5V DC power. A 6.35mm jack is included for standard headphone plugs.

Shape the Sound with Real Knobs

Separate bass and treble knobs let you adjust the sound without an app. Add more bass to thin recordings, soften bright music, or leave both controls centered for the original balance.

Works Beyond Headphones

The RCA output can work at a fixed level for an amplifier or at a changing level for powered speakers. The rear coaxial output can send the digital signal to another DAC.

Small, Solid, and Easy to Place

The curved aluminum body is only about six inches wide. It fits on a desk, shelf, or nightstand without taking over the space.

Building Your System

Connect your computer, phone, or tablet to the USB-C digital input. The EH1 can draw power through USB-C, or you can add a 5V DC power supply for its highest headphone output.

Use the 6.35mm jack for a standard headphone cable or the 4.4mm jack for a compatible balanced cable. Select the proper output mode before connecting an amplifier or powered speakers to the RCA jacks.

Features & Specifications

Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC
Turns digital music into a clean analog signal with hi-res support.

Dual Headphone Amplifiers
Two SGM8262 amplifier chips provide strong, controlled output.

Balanced and Standard Jacks
Connect headphones through a 4.4mm or 6.35mm output.

Bass and Treble Controls
Use real knobs to shape the sound without menus or an app.

RCA Line or Preamp Output
Connect an amplifier or control the volume of powered speakers.

Two Power Choices
Run it from USB-C or add 5V DC power for the highest output.

Specifications

·       Type: Desktop USB DAC, headphone amplifier, and preamplifier

·       DAC and Formats: Cirrus Logic CS43198; PCM to 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512

·       Headphone Outputs: 6.35mm single-ended and 4.4mm balanced

·       Maximum Power: 399mW single-ended; 1,015mW balanced at 32 ohms with 5V DC

·       Connections: USB-C input, RCA line/preamp output, and coaxial digital output

·       Size and Weight: 156 × 90 × 36.5mm; 392.5g

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the EH1 a pair of headphones?
No. It is a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. Wired headphones are sold separately.

Does the EH1 have Bluetooth?
No. Digital audio enters through the USB-C connection.

Is the coaxial connection an input?
No. It is a digital output that sends the USB audio signal to another compatible DAC.

Can it control powered speakers?
Yes. Set the RCA connection to preamp mode, then use the EH1 volume knob to control compatible powered speakers.

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