Shanling UA7: a pocketable DAC/amp dongle with a 4.4mm balanced output, powered by the phone, tablet or laptop it plugs into, so there's nothing to charge or pair. It suits listeners who already own capable IEMs with balanced cables and want to fix phone-grade sound at the source.
Who the Shanling UA7 is for
Phone listeners: Built for people who listen on a phone but won't accept phone-grade sound.
Owners of capable IEMs: A good match when your IEMs are already good and the source is the weak link.
Balanced-cable users: The 4.4mm balanced output suits balanced-terminated IEMs and headphones; bring a 4.4mm cable to get the most from it.
Plug-and-play simplicity: It runs off the phone, tablet or laptop it's plugged into, with no charging and no pairing.
Shanling UA7 key specs
Balanced output: 4.4mm
Form factor: Pocketable dongle
Power: Drawn from the source device; nothing to charge
Sources: Phone, tablet, laptop
Colors: Gray, Orange, Black
Genuine Shanling stock. Free shipping on every order and 45-day returns.
Shanling UA7 vs similar options
vs FiiO KA17: Unlike the source-powered UA7, the KA17 has a separate USB-C power input; in Desktop Mode FiiO rates its 4.4mm output up to 650mW per channel into 32Ω. Pick it for power-hungry full-size headphones.
vs FiiO BTR17: The BTR17 is a battery-powered Bluetooth DAC/amp with LDAC and aptX Lossless that also works wired; the UA7 skips charging and pairing by drawing power from the source device. Pick the BTR17 to go cable-free.
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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