Shanling UP4 Bluetooth DAC Review - Like an audio pocket knife

00:00 Introduction
01:37 Price & specs
04:05 Design & functions
05:49 Shanling app
07:35 Sound quality
09:14 Headphone pairings
10:47 Comparisons
11:02 UP4 vs UA1
12:33 UP4 vs Q1
14:07 UP4 vs EarMen Sparrow
15:01 Final conclusions

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Active Speakers: Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 3 Speakers

Amps

Headphones (that I regularly use)

Portable

Earphones

Bluetooth Headphones / Earphones

Reviews filmed using:

[JakTheLombax]

Can you pair bluetooth headphones to the UP4?

[nunovale]

@PassionForSound, I'm a bit of a beginner, so I would use this device to connect via BT or USB-C to a source of audio in order to plug it to some headphones through 3.5mm?

Thank you in advance!

[mrfrosty]

I imagine 50% of a review audience is people trying to decide what to buy, the other 50% already own the review item and want to hear someone praise their choice. If it isn't praise you'll hear about it in the comments.

[TheJrosen]

Hi thanks for this review I'm using my Lg v30+ with my Beyerdynamic Amiron home and Aventho wireless with aptx hd. And I'm to get a cheap phone and use this instead. Is it good
replacement?

[yourchildrensghost]

I've been Stabbed and Almost Murdered, That's Chicago for ya. Could of been a Shanling.

[LoveBystroem]

Wow, such production value. How does this compare to the fiio btr5? figuring I want one but don’t know if this might be better

[The_only_Higgsinspace]

Really enjoying your reviews mate. I just purchased this based on your great overview

[link]

Please review the e1da 9038s gen3. Seems very good for the price.

[hunterjg]

Do you notice any audible difference using the dual dac mode, for single sided, for the likes of your Beyerdynamic headphones, or in my case the DT 1770 Pros?

[nuthinbutnikk]

Hi Lachlan, good review, thank you for making this video.
I'm not sure if you mentioned the battery life in this video or maybe I missed it, but have you had any chance in testing out the battery life? Is it any better/worse than BTR5?

[wrathseeker]

Can shanling, drive enough the hifiman he400se?
thank you for answering my question.

[Hari-kxer]

Hai,
I am currently using a Hiby R3 Pro Saber DAP and 7hz Timeless iem for my portable audiophile needs. Can you tell me how the Shanling up4 compares to Hiby R3 Pro Saber DAP in 2.5mm balanced mode? Thanks in advance!

[cemilmustafa]

Hi, Can shanling up4 be used as a usb dac with computer efficiently, like fiio btr5?

[albertpolak]

Hi Lachlan, have You tested whether the 3.5mm jack on the UP4 supports a 4-pole headset with microphone? Can't find that info anywhere, would love to know! Cheers for the detailed review

[donindiana]

Could you tell me more about the volume knob? Is it smooth or clicky when turned? Is the volume independent for the device or does it syncs with the volume of the paired Android phone? Thanks.

[FutilityFS]

Does it work with FLAC like with Hifi Deezer?

[amanieux]

does the equalizer works with all bluetooth codecs and also in usbc dac mode ? (btr5 unfortunately does not)

[vunguyenanh]

Wow, really like your voice and your review, although im really bad at english

[TKDdans]

What about compared to the BTR5? They seem to have similar internals, but the BTR5 has higher output power.

[krayozmines]

After months, I've finally got one! I'm so happy with it. Glad I didnt get the btr5 :D