The Shanling L3 is an 11.5cm USB cable with 24AWG, octa-core pure silver conductors, offered as USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to Lightning for linking a USB DAC dongle to a phone. It suits owners of Shanling UA-series dongles such as the UA1 II, UA3 and UA5 who want a short, dedicated phone cable.
Who the Shanling L3 is for
Android phones: Shanling offers the USB-C to USB-C version for Android phones, and it fits dongles with a USB-C input such as the UA1 II, UA3 and UA5.
Lightning iPhones: Shanling's UA-series pages note that Lightning iOS devices need a dedicated USB DAC cable, and the UA1 II page names the L3 Lightning version for that job.
Cable upgrades: The UA1 II, UA3 and UA5 ship with a copper USB-C cable; the L3 swaps in pure silver conductors in a 24AWG octa-core build.
Phone-and-dongle stacks: At 11.5cm, the cable keeps the dongle close to the phone for pocket listening.
Skip it if: you need a longer cable for a desk or a USB-A computer port — the L3 is 11.5cm with USB-C on one end and USB-C or Lightning on the other.
Shanling L3 key specs
Versions: USB-C to USB-C; USB-C to Lightning
Conductor: Pure silver
Construction: 24AWG, octa-core (8 cores)
Length: 11.5cm
Made for: USB DAC dongles with a USB-C input, such as Shanling UA1 II, UA3 and UA5
Lightning version: For iPhones with a Lightning port
USB-C version: For Android phones
Connector housings: Black, with Shanling logo
Genuine Shanling stock. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.
Yes. Every unit we sell is genuine and brand-new, shipped in its original packaging, and backed by our 1-year TonePier warranty and 45-day returns.
Where does my order ship from, and how long does it take?
Every order ships from our warehouse in China, with full tracking, and most orders ship within 3 business days. Shipping is free on every order; most US orders arrive within 7–15 business days and most orders to other countries within 7–20 business days — see our shipping policy for details.
What if it isn't for me?
You get 45 days to decide. Keep the packaging, keep it in like-new condition, and send it back for a refund. Ear tips unsealed for hygiene reasons are fine — we expect you to actually listen.
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