Shanling - M5 Ultra

Hi-Res Digital Audio Player

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7 Day Replacement Guarantee

In case you receive the Shanling - M5 Ultra with a manufacturing defect, please raise a return request within 7 days of delivery.

However, if you receive an incorrect / damaged / different product or one with missing accessories, please raise a return request within 24 hours of delivery. In case you receive a product with a missing, incorrect, or faulty accessory, you will be given a replacement accessory instead of the entire product.

Please make sure that the product is in the original packaging with all the accessories it came with. We'll also need an unboxing video and images of the parcel to investigate about the discrepancy. You may be asked to share images of the product and the packaging received for us to determine the damage or defect prior to approving the return request. The free replacement will be shipped only once the original order is returned.

A replacement will be issued only if:

- It is found to be defective
- It is determined that the product was not damaged while in your possession
- The product is not different from what was shipped to you
- The product is returned in original condition (with brand’s/manufacturer's box, MRP tag intact, user manual, warranty card and all the accessories therein)

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Warranty & Services

Don't sweat it, this Shanling - M5 Ultra comes with a 1 Year warranty from Shanling that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Shanling's warranty in India.

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Why Shanling is Special

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Designed in China

Established & Reputed

Trust us, our reputation in the audio world speaks for itself!


This headphone or gear comes from a well-respected brand known for its high-quality audio equipment, so you can be confident in your purchase.


If you see a product marked as “🎖️ Established & Reputed”, it means you're getting a top-tier device from a brand that's earned its stripes in the audio industry.

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Born in 1988

Why we love this DAP

Premium Economy

Sensible spending and class above in quality. 


This headphone or gear offers top-notch sound and performance without much impact on your pocket, promising a delightful experience that exceeds your expectations at an economical price point.


If you see a product marked as “💎 Premium Economy," it indicates that you're getting a high-quality audio product with exceptional sound clarity and reliable performance, all at a budget-friendly price.

For Enthusiasts on a Budget

We are here to help you find the best bang for your buck.


This headphone or gear is made for all passionate hobbyists who want top-notch gear without breaking the bank.


If you see a product marked as “🪴 For Enthusiasts on a Budget”, get ready to indulge in your music with high-quality, affordable products that keep your wallet happy and your enthusiasm alive!

Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth

Enjoy the convenience of seamless wireless connectivity


This headphone or gear indicates that the product supports wireless connectivity via Bluetooth, freeing you from the tangles of cords and cables.


If you see products marked as “✂️ Use Wirelessly with Bluetooth”, enjoy the freedom to stream music, make calls, and more, all without being tethered to your device, giving you the flexibility to move around and multitask with ease.

Battery Life

No need to be connected to the power socket with these devices.


This headphone or gear promises long-lasting battery performance, ensuring your device keeps up with your adventures without missing a beat.


If you see products marked as “⏳ Battery Life”, be rest assured that you'll enjoy extended usage time, whether it's for uninterrupted music playback, extended gaming sessions, or all-day productivity, keeping you powered up throughout your day.

Battery Capacity

Power that keeps your music going.


This headphone or gear has ample battery capacity, promising you plenty of juice to power through your day with gusto.


If you see products marked as “🔋 Battery Capacity”, rejoice in the knowledge that your device is equipped with a robust battery, providing you with extended usage time and reducing the frequency of recharges, so you can focus on your favourite tracks.

Built like a Tank

No need to worry about durability.


If you're seeking a headphone or gear with a strong, rugged build, this snapshot indicates that this is the one for you.


If you see a product marked with “🪖 Built like a Tank", it means this product is crafted with metal in its design, ensuring exceptional robustness and durability.

Why it Sounds Amazing

DAC Chip

Know the secret to your pristine audio.


This headphone or gear reveals the secret sauce behind superior audio quality, highlighting the presence of a high-performance DAC chip for pristine sound reproduction.


If you see products marked as “⚙️ DAC Chip”, expect to experience your music with unparalleled clarity, detail, and fidelity, ensuring that every note and nuance is faithfully reproduced for your listening pleasure.

Power Output

When you need that juice to get the best out of your products.


This headphone or gear packs a punch, revealing the product's impressive power output capabilities, ensuring it can handle even the most demanding products with ease.


If you see products marked as “🚀 Power Output”, you're in for a treat with robust performance for driving high-fidelity products without breaking a sweat.

Balanced Output

Upgrading from single-ended to balanced can be the easiest way to improve your sound.


This DAC, Amp or Hi-Res player offers a balanced output, ensuring pristine audio quality with minimised interference and enhanced clarity for your listening pleasure.


If you see a product marked as "⚖️ Balanced Output”, get ready for a symphony of crystal-clear tunes, free from any unwanted noise drama!

PRESENTING THE ALL-NEW SHANLING M5 ULTRA DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER - YOUR ON-THE-GO MUSIC COMPANION

Shanling introduces the M5 Ultra, an all-new Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified digital audio player inspired by the Flagship Shanling M9 Plus. This portable, on-the-go music companion houses the flagship AKM AK4499EX DAC & AK4191 Modulator from AKM, along with XMOS USB DAC XU316 chipset that provides Hi-Res 32 bit / 768 kHz & DSD512 decoding support. For powerful amplification, Shanling has equipped the M5 Ultra with a Texas Instruments TPA6120A2 chipset and low-pass filter OPA2211 Op-Amp, with up to 1100 mW power output. The Shanling M5 Ultra features dual headphone outputs—a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced output—as well as two-way Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi connectivity. It runs on the in-house developed MTouch OS paired with the Ingenic X2000 chipset. It offers versatility with three gain levels and six digital filters and provides up to 11 hours of playback and 528 hours of standby. The Wi-Fi capabilities of the Shanling M5 Ultra include support for DLNA, Airplay and Synclink. The Shanling M5 Ultra's modern design aesthetic houses all its high-performance components and exceptional features.
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ACCURATE AUDIO DECODING WITH THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE AK4499EX DAC CHISEPT AND AK4191 MODULATOR

The Shanling M5 Ultra equips the high-performance AKM AK4499EX DAC chipset and the AK4191 Modulator, delivering exceptional audio in your music listening experience. This DAC chipset has exceptional Hi-Res 32 bit / 768 kHz & DSD512 decoding capability. This flagship Japanese chipset is renowned for its ability to decode music with precision, resulting in a sound signature that is warm, smooth, dynamic and flowing. These characteristics contribute to a rich and immersive audio experience that captures the nuances of your music with remarkable accuracy. Along with this powerful DAC chipset, the Shanling M5 Ultra features XMOS XU316 USB input, also functioning as a USB DAC. The Shanling M5 Ultra acts as a high-fidelity DAC, enabling the playback of high-resolution audio with an expansive dynamic range of 121 dB. This wide dynamic range means that the Shanling M5 Ultra can deliver subtle details and powerful dynamics in sound, resulting in a more engaging and lifelike music listening experience.
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POWERFUL AMPLIFICATION WITH TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TPA6120A2 AND OPA2211 OP-AMP CHIPSETS

Shanling has embedded the M5 Ultra with a powerful amplification chipset from Texas Instruments, featuring the TPA6120A2 amplifier that adds extra driving power for outstanding audio performance. It includes a low-pass filter with the OPA2211 op-amp to ensure minimal noise levels and a clear sound output. The balanced output can deliver up to 1100 mW at 32 Ohms and it offers three-gain stage settings that allow seamless switching between headphones and IEMs. It also provides six digital filters, allowing you to tailor the audio output according to your preference or the characteristics of your headphones or IEMs. The Shanling M5 Ultra features an illuminated potentiometer volume wheel for accurate volume control, which is visually appealing with customizable blue and orange lighting options. The Shanling M5 Ultra provides an output impedance of 6.6 Ohms, a frequency response range of 20Hz to 40kHz (-0.1dB) and a low THD+N of 0.00079%, excels in delivering exceptional audio quality, making it a versatile and high-performing choice for audiophiles.

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ENGINEERED WITH HIGH-QUALITY COMPONENTS FOR SUSTAINED PEAK PERFORMANCE

The internal design of the Shanling M5 Ultra incorporates premium components aimed at providing an advanced and high-fidelity audio listening experience. It includes high-precision resistors with 0.01% accuracy for improved thermal stability, ensuring precise audio reproduction. The Shanling M5 Ultra features a 3rd generation FPGA and upgraded Japanese KDS active crystal oscillators that enhance performance when decoding PCM or DSD data, delivering better accuracy and overall sound quality. Its I/V conversion circuit is inspired by high-end designs and adapted from the M9 Plus model, contributing to exceptional audio output. It also features Panasonic tantalum and Elna Silmic II capacitors, known for their reliability and high-end Hi-Fi performance, further elevating the audio quality. These components work harmoniously to provide audiophiles with an elevated music-listening experience, reflecting Shanling's dedication to top-notch audio design and engineering.

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DUAL HEADPHONE OUTPUTS, BLUETOOTH 5.2 AND WIFI FOR SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY

The Shanling M5 Ultra equips dual headphone outputs, a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced output. The Shanling M5 Ultra features an upgraded Bluetooth 5.2 technology offering two-way connections and supporting various codecs such as LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC. This ensures that your Shanling M5 Ultra seamlessly connects with your Bluetooth devices and also functions as a high-fidelity Bluetooth DAC & Amp. The Eddict Player Companion App, accessible on Android and iOS, allows remote control of playback and MicroSD card browsing when paired with Synclink. The Shanling M5 Ultra can integrate into larger audio setups with Wi-Fi connectivity, DLNA and Airplay, making it a versatile and user-friendly portable music player with comprehensive connectivity and control features.
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OFFERING UP TO 11 HOURS OF MUSIC PLAYBACK WITH 6000 MAH BATTERY

The Shanling M5 Ultra, as a portable music player, features a robust power supply to support its high-performance audio components. It features a plus-sized 6000 mAh battery, specifically designed to meet the power demands of high-fidelity audio playback. This battery is managed efficiently by a proprietary PMU chip, ensuring optimal power management. The Shanling M5 Ultra can provide up to 11 hours of continuous playback on single-ended output, making it ideal for extended listening sessions. On balanced output, the Shanling M5 Ultra offers 9 hours of music playback time and an impressive standby duration of up to 528 hours, highlighting its energy-efficient construction. It supports rapid 15W charging and further enhances convenience by swiftly replenishing the battery when required. This blend of a durable battery and effective power management makes the Shanling M5 Ultra a dependable companion for music lovers on the move.

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SMOOTH USER INTERFACE WITH MTOUCH OPERATING SYSTEM AND INGENIC X2000 CHIPSET

The Shanling M5 Ultra runs on the in-house MTouch OS, which represents the latest generation of their operating system dedicated to pure audio playback. With over six years of development and continuous improvements, MTouch OS offers a simple and fast interface designed for music enthusiasts. The Shanling M5 Ultra features an Ingenic X2000 that powers the operating system, serving as the central component of the MTouch platform. This chipset ensures a nimble and responsive music-focused experience and reduces power consumption and minimal heat generation, enhancing overall performance and user comfort during extended music-listening sessions.

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SHOWCASING A MODERN AESTHETIC METAL BUILD AND COMES BUNDLED WITH ACCESSORIES

The Shanling M5 Ultra's aesthetic design is not only eye-catching but also functional, housing a plethora of high-performance and quality components. It features a new body design with modern and sharp light-bending angles, deviating from the classic Shanling style to embrace a contemporary look with irregular shapes and pronounced edges. This new design strategy features a body crafted from aluminium and is available in two colour variants - black and silver. The Shanling M5 Ultra features a 4.7-inch HD touchscreen, enhancing usability and visual appeal. Also, Shanling has bundled the M5 Ultra with accessories like a USB A to C cable, rear and front glass protectors and manuals.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Shanling - M5 Ultra comes with a 1 Year warranty from Shanling that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Shanling's warranty in India.

Setting the Standard for Audio Excellence Since 1988

Founded in 1988 in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Shanling has been a key player in the audio industry for over 30 years. Specializing in audio products, it gained recognition for its Hi-Fi stereo amplifier and expanded into Hi-Res portable music players, amplifiers, headphones, DACs, and more. Committed to innovation and integrity, Shanling incorporates patented technologies like SONY LDAC, Hi-Res from the Japanese Audio Association, and others, ensuring top-notch product quality. Renowned for its dedication, Shanling has become a trusted name in the industry, prioritizing customer satisfaction.

Over the years, Shanling has maintained strong relationships with high-end manufacturers, solidifying its position as one of the most respected companies in the audio industry. The spirit of innovation and dedication to quality continues to drive Shanling as it evolves and expands its range of audio products, catering to the needs of audio enthusiasts worldwide.

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