The Shanling UA6 II is a portable USB-C dongle DAC/amp powered by eight CS43131 chips, an unusually large array for a device this size. It's for phone and laptop listeners who want the whole chain in one plug-in device.
Who the Shanling UA6 II is for
Phone and laptop listeners: Plug it in and it becomes the whole chain, with no extra cables or battery to manage.
Listeners who found dongles short on grunt: Running eight CS43131 chips is Shanling's answer to the usual complaint that dongles run out of grunt.
CS43131 fans: The CS43131 is a well-liked chip in the dongle world, and this dongle runs eight of them.
Skip it if: you want a dongle with its own battery to spare your phone's charge; the UA6 II has no battery to manage.
Shanling UA6 II key specs
DAC chips: Eight CS43131
Connection: USB-C
Form factor: Portable dongle
Battery: None
Colors: Silver, Orange, Black
Genuine stock, 1-year warranty. Free shipping on every order, 45-day returns.
Shanling UA6 II vs similar options
vs SMSL DS20: Uses the CS43131 chip too, with MQA decoding; the UA6 II runs eight of them, Shanling's answer to dongles that run out of grunt.
vs FiiO BTR17: A Bluetooth 5.4 DAC/amp with its own battery (about 8 hours of Bluetooth playback per charge) and dual ES9069Q DACs; the UA6 II is a battery-free USB-C dongle running eight CS43131 chips.
vs Shanling UA6: Carries a built-in 220mAh battery, so it can run without draining your phone the way bus-powered dongles do; the UA6 II has no battery to manage and runs eight CS43131 chips.
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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