{"product_id":"shanling-eh2-desktop-headphone-dac-amp","title":"Shanling EH2 Desktop Headphone DAC\/Amp","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;padding:32px 24px 48px 24px;background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:0 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAn R2R DAC With Tone Controls Built In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThe Shanling EH2 is a desktop DAC and headphone amplifier. It's built around an in-house R2R DAC module. Shanling designed it in the spirit of the ladder-style PCM1704 chips used in its higher-end products. That's a deliberate choice, rather than relying on an off-the-shelf delta-sigma chipset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eThat R2R architecture is switchable between oversampling and non-oversampling modes. You can choose between a cleaner, more precise presentation or a slightly softer, more relaxed one. Front-panel Bass and Treble knobs add direct tonal adjustment, a feature most desktop DAC\/amps leave out entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAn aluminum case houses the whole circuit, in black or in silver. A 12V power adapter comes in the box. Keeping that supply outside the case helps keep its noise away from the circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eStrong Output, Flexible Connectivity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eInputs cover USB-C, through a hi-fi grade XMOS XU316 module. Coaxial and optical SPDIF are there too. Bluetooth 5.2 rounds it out, with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC for wireless sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eUSB decodes up to 768kHz\/32-bit PCM and DSD512. On the balanced 4.4mm headphone output, power reaches 2,365mW at low gain, or 4,351mW at high gain, into 32 ohms. The unbalanced 6.35mm output delivers 632mW or 1,280mW at that same impedance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eLine outputs are available on RCA and on 4.4mm, at 2.2V and 4.5V respectively. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 40kHz, within half a decibel. Total harmonic distortion plus noise measures 0.02%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eDynamic range reaches 118dB into 32 ohms. Channel separation measures 111dB. Output impedance stays below 2 ohms. The unit measures 156 by 150 by 36.5mm. It weighs 713 grams, so it stays put on a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat Reviewers Are Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eFrancis Adamiak reviewed the EH2 for Stereoindex in June 2025. Testing it with Sennheiser HD800S headphones, he described the midrange as \"clear, uncolored, and emotionally engaging\" with \"excellent detail and separation.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe also found it elevated more affordable gear. It \"brought out the best\" in a pair of budget-friendly Edifier speakers he tested it with, proving a good source can lift even mid-tier equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eGheorghe Dobrescu reviewed it for Audiophile-Heaven in April 2025. He found the EH2 \"very consistent\" across volume levels, describing it as \"detailed, clean, and refined.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eHe also compared its two DAC modes directly. Sound in oversampling mode, he wrote, is \"much cleaner, more defined and just generally better,\" while non-oversampling mode gave a \"slightly softer\" presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWho Is This DAC\/Amp Best For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want to shape their own sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-panel Bass and Treble controls, plus switchable OS\/NOS filtering, offer real tonal flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners of demanding, hard-to-drive headphones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 4,351mW of balanced output covers most dynamic and planar headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants both wired and wireless sources in one box.\u003c\/strong\u003e USB, coaxial, and optical inputs sit alongside Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListeners who want proven, independently reviewed performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two named reviewers at established publications praised its detail, refinement, and consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe desk is where you listen\u003c\/strong\u003e — a supplied external supply and a 713-gram chassis mean it stays put, and stays quiet. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eheadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow Does It Connect to Your System?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eConnect a computer to the USB-C input, or a transport or streamer to the coaxial or optical input. Pair a phone or laptop over Bluetooth if you'd rather go wireless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003ePlug headphones into the 4.4mm balanced or 6.35mm unbalanced jack, matching gain to your headphones' sensitivity. Adjust the Bass and Treble knobs to taste, and try both OS and NOS modes to hear which you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eBuilding your system? Here are some great companions for the Shanling EH2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e with a balanced 4.4mm or unbalanced 6.35mm cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/usb-cables\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eUSB cables\u003c\/a\u003e to connect a computer or digital transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/powered-speakers\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003ePowered speakers\u003c\/a\u003e for a compact desktop system via its line output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The other half of the system — see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/collections\/headphones\" style=\"color:#8a5a2b;\"\u003eHeadphones\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between OS and NOS mode?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eOS, or oversampling, mode gives a cleaner, more precise presentation. NOS, or non-oversampling, mode trades some of that precision for a softer, more relaxed character. Both are selectable from the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use the Bass and Treble knobs with any source?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. They apply to whichever input you're using, whether that's USB, SPDIF, or Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCan I use this with powered speakers instead of headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eYes. RCA and 4.4mm line outputs let the EH2 feed a pair of powered speakers or an integrated amplifier directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:1.05em;margin:0.9em 0 0.25em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eShanling and its dealers don't publish a specific warranty period for the EH2. Check with your dealer for current coverage terms at the time of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 1.05em; margin: 0.9em 0 0.25em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhich inputs does it have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eUSB-C through an XMOS XU316 module, plus coaxial and optical SPDIF. Bluetooth 5.2 adds LDAC, aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 1.25em; margin: 1.4em 0 0.35em 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSee It in Action\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAudiophile Heaven reviews the EH2:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ys4Gq2Sd1lo\" title=\"Shanling EH2 R2R Hi-Fi DAC, Headphone AMP and Preamp - Audiophile-Heaven Review\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; line-height: 1.55;\"\u003eAnd AV Atmos covers its launch:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lmjIDMXd-A8\" title=\"Shanling EH2 DAC Headphone Amplifier Launches featuring a 24-bit R2R DAC for Audiophiles\" style=\"border: 0; margin: 0 0 0.9em 0; display: block;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.25em;margin:1.4em 0 0.35em 0;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy Audio Advisor?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 0.9em 0;padding-left:1.4em;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40+ Years of Expertise\u003c\/strong\u003e — Since 1981, we’ve helped over a million music lovers find the right gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60-Day Money-Back Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Take your time. 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