Shanling
Shanling M3 Ultra
Last updated August 1, 2026
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A mid-range Android digital audio player with dual ES9219C DAC chips and up to 20.5 hours of battery life.
Official product pageOverview
The M3 Ultra pairs dual ESS ES9219C DAC chips with dual RT6863 amplifier chips, running on a Snapdragon 665 processor with Android 10 on a 4.2-inch 720p floating display. It supports selectable single or dual DAC operating modes, MQA 16x decoding, and streaming via Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, DLNA, AirPlay, and NAS access, rated for up to 20.5 hours of battery life.
Pros
- Dual ES9219C DAC chips with dual RT6863 amp chips at a mid-range price
- Up to 20.5 hours of battery life
- Android 10 with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/DLNA/AirPlay/NAS streaming support
- Selectable single or dual DAC operating modes
Cons
- 140mW SE / 260mW balanced output is modest next to the flagship M9 Plus in this same batch
- 3GB RAM / 32GB storage is limited for an Android-based streaming player
- DSD256 support only (no DSD512), and MQA limited to 16x decoding
Specifications
- DAC Chips
- 2x ES9219C
- Amp Chips
- 2x RT6863
- CPU / OS
- Snapdragon 665, Android 10
- RAM / Storage
- 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
- Screen
- 4.2-inch 720p LCD, floating display
- Sampling Rate
- 32-bit/384kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- Output Power
- 140mW @ 32Ω (SE); 260mW @ 32Ω (balanced)
- Battery Life
- Up to 20.5 hours
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi (MIMO), DLNA, AirPlay, NAS
FAQs
What's the difference between single and dual DAC mode?
The M3 Ultra can run its two ES9219C DAC chips together or use just one, a mode selectable in software.
Does it support DSD512?
No — it supports DSD256, one tier below the DSD512 supported by some of the desktop DACs in this batch.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 20.5 hours, per Shanling's rating.
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