Shanling UA1 Plus - Lots of Hi-Res stickers; It's Gotta Sound Good!- Honest Audiophile Impressions

A BIG thank you to Shanling for providing the UA1 Plus for review, much appreciated. The UA1 Plus is a budget friendly USB-C DAC/Amp dongle. How does it compare to the other budget dongles like the Periodic Audio Rhodium and 7hz 71?

Purchase:
https://en.shanling.com/product/437

Chapters:

00:00 INTRO
00:25 BOX/HI-RES/CONTENTS/MORE HI-RES
01:46 DESIGN
02:47 SPECS
03:45 BUILD
04:10 EFFECT APP/MODE BUTTON
05:10 POWER ABILITIES/LIMITATIONS
05:52 SONIC IMPRESSIIONS
09:30 vs PERIODIC AUDIO RHODIUM
10:16 vs 7HZ 71
10:42 CONCLUSION
11:15 OUTRO

I am not a professional sound engineer, producer, musician, or vocalist, etc. I have not done any scientific research, measurements, or in-depth testing of any kind; just my own listening, comparing and internet reading/research. I have limited, real-life experience with recording, mixing and mastering gear. I have been involved since my teenage years with various churches as an amateur sound booth technician.

Please take these thoughts, opinions and reasonings as just that, my honest audiophile thoughts, opinions and reasonings.

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