SHANLING M9 Plus AK4499EX Portable Music Player

The Shanling M9 Plus introduces a groundbreaking Quad DAC chipset, housing four AKM AK4499EX flagship 32-Bit DACs. This unique Quad DAC arrangement ensures ultra-low distortion, high SNR performance, and improved dynamics. The player features an 8-channel audio design for a fully independent balanced circuit, delivering superior audio quality with active balanced output and meticulously paired DACs.

Extreme Quad DAC Design: Shanling's extreme Quad DAC design in the M9 Plus features FOUR AKM AK4499EX DACs, creating an 8-channel audio design for a fully independent balanced circuit. This design enhances current output, improves dynamics, achieves better SNR, and reduces background noise. The result is an unparalleled audio experience complemented by ELNA Silmic II and Panasonic Tantalum capacitors.

Upgraded Audio Architecture: Shanling takes audio excellence to new heights with the M9 Plus. Crystal oscillators are upgraded to 90.3168MHz/98.304MHz versions, and the I/V conversion circuit is fine-tuned for the ADA45253 chipset. These enhancements contribute to a flagship-grade sound, promising an unparalleled audio experience for enthusiasts.

Independent Power Supply for DAC: Enhancing the sound experience further, the M9 Plus incorporates an independent XC9519 power-supply chipset dedicated to the DAC section. This addition ensures a clean and uninterrupted power supply, elevating the performance of the flagship DAC.

Powerful Output with Upgraded Amplification: Shanling elevates the amplification section of the M9 Plus with an upgraded OP+BUF architecture, featuring the MUSES 8920 J-FET and BUF634 combination. This results in a smoother and finer sound response with a robust output of up to 1120mW through the 4.4mm balanced port, capable of driving a wide range of IEMs and headphones effortlessly.

Efficient Octa-Core Performance: Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Octa-core CPU and 8GB of RAM, the M9 Plus ensures snappy performance and seamless multitasking. Running on Android 10 OS, the player supports a variety of media applications, providing a smooth and responsive user experience.

Long-Lasting Battery and Independent Power Supply: The M9 Plus boasts an ultra-high-capacity 8350mAh battery, offering up to 18 hours of playback on the single-ended output and up to 11 hours through the balanced output. Additionally, the independent XC9519 power-supply chipset for the DAC section enhances the flagship DAC's performance with a clean and uninterrupted power supply.

Experience audio perfection with the Shanling M9 Plus, a successor to the acclaimed M9. It boasts a beautiful 6-inch 2K screen, running on Android 10, with 256GB of internal memory and support for microSD cards up to 2TB. Crafted with precision, it sets new standards in portable audio.

Specifications:

Size: 147mm x 82mm x 22mm
Weight: 379g
Display: 6-inch 1080x2160
System: Open Android 10
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
Memory: 8G RAM & 256G ROM & Micro SD card slot
DAC System: 2x AKM AK4191 & 4x AKM AK4499EX
USB Input: XMOS XU316
Bluetooth version: 5.0
Bluetooth Transmitter: LDAC / LHDC 5.0 / aptX HD / aptX / SBC
Bluetooth Receiver: LDAC / SBC
WiFi: 2.4G/5G, SyncLink / DLNA / AirPlay / OTA upgrade
Battery life: 18 h SE /11 h BAL
Battery capacity: 8350 mAh, supports QC3.0 fast charging

Single-ended output:
Output Power: 4.08V @ 32Ω (520mW)
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 40kHz (0.2dB)
THD+N: 0.0008%
Separation: 75dB@32Ω
Dynamic range: 123dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 123dB
Noise floor: >115dB (<1.7uV) (low gain)
Output impedance: less than 1Ω

Balanced output:
Output Power: 6.0V @ 32Ω (1125mW)
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 40kHz (-0.2dB)
THD+N: 0.0007%
Separation: 115dB@32Ω
Dynamic range: 126dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 126dB
Noise floor: >113dB(<2.3uV) (low gain)
Output impedance: less than 1Ω

Packing list:

M9 Plus * 1
User Manual * 1
Warranty Card * 1
Product Catalog * 1
USB A to Type-C cable * 1
Front protective film * 2