Shanling M3X
Portable Lossless Digital Audio Player
- Dual ESS Sabre ES9219C amplifier chip
- Full unfolding MQA Support provides Hi-Res audio
- Capable of DSD256 and PCM playback up to 32bit/384kHz
- Bluetooth with LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, aptX and SBC
- 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mmm single-ended output
Meet the All-New Shanling M3X
The Shanling M3X is the world’s first Android Hi-res player to feature the latest ES9219C DAC chip. It utilizes two of these latest-generation signal decoding chips for a complete BAL output via the 4.4mm headphone out. The player also supports full 16X MQA decoding providing exceptional Hi-res music entertainment on the go. The other interesting feature about the M3X is its superb endurance. The player has a battery life of up to 23 hours on a single charge!! That’s something fabulous for a powerful Hi-res player!! We will be bringing you the player as soon as the pre-order goes live.
Latest Generation Sabre DAC Chip
Shanling M3X is the world’s first Hi-res player to feature the latest ES9219C DAC chip from Sabre Technologies. It features two of them in balanced architecture for a fully balanced 4.4mm output. The ES9219C is the 3rd generation of DAC’s from Sabre Technologies, it offers quality performance with high dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, and a pitch dark background.
High-Resolution Bluetooth Support
Hi-resolution wireless is support for the latest generation audio products. There are many quality high-resolution wireless gears to enjoy music on the go. The Shanling M3X features the latest high-resolution two-way Bluetooth connectivity with codecs including, LDAC, LHDC, aptX HD, and more.
Dual Output Ports
Shanling M3X is equipped with two headphone output ports, one 3.5mm single-ended, and the other 4.4mm balanced port. The player outputs a whooping 240mW of power at 32Ω through its 4.4mm port powering your IEs and HPs easily.
Open Android OS
With Shanling M3X you get access to countless media and other applications on the Android play store. The device is loaded with an open Android 7.1 OS. It gets powered by an 8-core Snapdragon 430 Cpu and offers a smooth user interface.
Supreme Battery Life
Shanling boasts a super awesome battery life with the Shanling M3X. The player is said to have a battery life of up to 23 hours on single DAC mode, even with its balanced output(also Dual DAC) the player can play music continuously for up to 19 hours. Pretty interesting!!
Technical Details
Customer Reviews
Very happy with this player M3X Shanling.
Super sound Hi Res, I'm fan of this brand!
Pros: Good value, great sound, and form factor. Small and light enough to carry about. I like the main Shanling app, and the ability to turn off android. Balanced connection gives options. Cons: Takes a little while to boot. Battery drains strangely quickly from top to 90%, and then lasts pretty well. Standby retention is OK but not great. Android 7.0 is slightly bereft of features and renders itself obsolete on some apps, meaning support is a concern. RAM is slightly under-powered, making some apps not as smooth as I would like. (Amazon Music scrolls in a jittering way) Not amazingly responsive. Would love to have had an FM radio tuner like my Sony NW-A55 - hope they can unlock the tuner in the Qualcom chip somehow.
Best price anywhere i looked can't wait to buy !!!
The Shanling M3X has excellent tonality and timbre. Although I have not closely monitored the battery life I would say it’s very close to performing as advertised. That was one of the reasons I picked up this unit. The design is a bit plain and although the buttons have a solid and good tactile feel to them, the edges of the buttons feel a bit sharp. I don’t really mind it as it gives confidence your finger or thumb is squarely aligned on the buttons. The operating performance is on par with a unit in the price category. Not nearly as quick to boot as my M11 or R6 2020 but respectable for the price. Overall I enjoy the M3X and recommend it to those looking in the 350 dollar price point.
I am super impressed by this little DAP. Its comfortable in the hand to hold and use. The physical buttons are very are very responsive and have a satisfying click when you press them down and the same for the volume knob and button press on that. The Dual Sabre DACs on here are honestly no slouch with all the IEMs and Headphones I use ranging from Moondrop Arias, Koss headphones, ATH-M50x and even an 80 ohm Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro. It ran all of them without flinching in the DAC Turbo mode easily in their respective low or hi gain mode. Also using a balanced cable for my IEMs showed that once you make the upgrade if you have really sensitive and more clinical sounding IEMs you will hear the difference but the ability to put a 3.5mm in and just set the DAC Turbo to use both has been great and at this point almost leave it on that mode exclusively. The battery life is great on it with a really solid performance even in the DAC Turbo mode which draws more power. I think the biggest win for me personally is the fact that this is an Android DAP that you can install the Google Play store on which was a godsend for me since I have some local media but also a lot of my music is done streaming through apps like: Spotify, Youtube Music, Amazon Music and maybe will try some others like Tidal and Deezer later but the fact that its a Android backend means no limitations including if you want Youtube or customize it the way you expect. I will say though the Prime mode where it uses the Shanling app for local music has not been great though so i leave mine in Android Mode since I use Pulsar+ for my local media playback since it does a better job organizing and showing my music thats also less buggy with all its features while still having a good UI. I can highly recommend this to anyone looking for a slightly chunkier Android DAP and wants something that is in the all rounder category in my opinion
The M3X is a perfect size high-quality device with lots of features, very happy with it and would recommend it anyone.
Shipping Policy
Which countries do you ship to?
We are generally able to ship to most countries via Express Shipping, and many countries via Standard Shipping. You may clarify this with our team to check whether Standard Shipping is available to your country.
We cannot ship to addresses that are "PO boxes or APO/FPO".
*Note: Generally, we can only do Selected Shipping to India and Russia. We can only do Express Shipping to Africa, Argentina, Hawaii, Kuwait, Mauritius, Montenegro and Sri Lanka, to name a few.
This may be subjected to changes due to unpredictable issues such as Covid, war, and etc.
How much does shipping cost?
We have two shipping methods - Standard Shipping and Express Shipping.
Standard Shipping is free for most countries, while Express Shipping is 15-35USD depending on your country. If your order is over 270USD, Express Shipping is free*.
*This applies for most countries. However, large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs (e.g. HarmonicDyne G200, MUSICIAN MDP-2, and etc.) are excluded.
Shipping fees exclude import taxes or processing fees that may be applicable for your country. Linsoul is not responsible for such fees. Should you refuse to pay the tax/customs fees, shipping fees will still be deducted from the amount paid for thetwo-way freightcharges. The cost of the freight charges may be more than the amount reflected on your order due to tax and other miscellaneous fees.
Some parcels claimed to be “returned to the seller” may be destroyed by the post office or customs officers when buyers refuse to accept their parcels or fail to pay for their taxes.No refundwill be processed for such cases.Standard Shipping via YunExpress is a tax-inclusive option for some countries. However, Linsoul will not be responsible for additional administrative or handling fees charged by your local courier company or customs. Please kindly check this with your local customs.For certain remote areas, there may be additional charges via Express Shipping. We will contact you if there is a need to make additional payments. Please contact us before placing an order, should you have any queries regarding shipping.
How long does it take to receive the order after it is placed?
For in-stock products, your order will be shipped within 3 working days. You may check with our staff regarding the in-stock status of any products.
Customized items will take a longer time. Please contact our staff for more information.
On normal non-sale days, once your parcel has been shipped out:
- For Standard Shipping, it takes about 2-4 weeks for items to be delivered after shipping out. For some countries, it might take up to 2-3 months, depending on your country, its customs and other factors.* The duration for transit is something beyond our control. Linsoul will not be making refunds for such cases. Please consider an upgrade to Express Shipping or keep the waiting time in mind.
- For Express Shipping, it takes about 3-7 days for items to be delivered after shipping out.
*Note: Timings might be affected due to festive seasons or other unforeseen circumstances
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First, kindly contact your local courier using the local tracking number.
If your parcel were to be in transit for at least 3 months, it may have been lost in transit.
For orders below $50USD, you may either opt for a one-time reshipment of parcel OR a full refund of the amount paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card.
For orders above $50USD, we will only process a 50% refund of your order paid in cash via PayPal/Credit/Debit card. Should there be any concern about Standard Shipping, you are encouraged to opt for DHL Express Shipping instead.
Customers are to bear the consequences and fees incurred, if the parcel was undelivered due to any of the following situation:
- Wrong address or phone number provided by recipient
- Recipient was uncontactable when courier company contacted
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- Lost or damaged parcel because recipient opted for “no-signature delivery”
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- Refusal to provide supporting documents for custom clearance by recipient
Who will pay for the import tax/custom fees
Customers have to bear any form of custom/import/processing fees that are applicable for your parcel.
Should you be unwilling to pay for the fees and reject the delivery of the parcel, you will still have to pay for the shipping cost. Linsoul will only refund the amount of your order after deducting the two-way shipping fees incurred.
What shipping companies do you use?
We collaborate with these courier companies:
- Standard Shipping: 4PX, UBI, NinjaVan, and Yun Express
- Express Shipping: DHL Express, FedEx and SF Express
Customer Support
How do I get help for my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order.
As our Support Team might not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (Support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
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For faulty/missing items, please send an email to support@Linsoul.com for after-sale services. The following details are required.
- Send an email to support@Linsoul.com with an appropriate Subject Title
- Provide your order number and state the issue clearly
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If the photos/videos provided are insufficient to prove the stated issue, we will enquire more. Once the issue has been confirmed, we will arrange for a replacement, partial refund or a full refund (where applicable). For incorrect products, Linsoul reserves all rights in deciding whether you need to return the incorrect item or not. Please kindly contact us via email first. Our team aims to review your email within 3 working days.
For other queries, the fastest way to contact us is via our website or Discord
Linsoul Audio will not be responsible for parcels that have been damaged during the transit process.
Do I get tracking details for my order?
After placing an order, you will receive the order confirmation email. After your order has been shipped out, you will also receive a tracking email. You can track your order via the tracking number online. Should you not have received the emails or face any difficulties tracking your order, please kindly contact us for support.
For more than 1 orders placed under the same account and shipping address, Linsoul will automatically combine the orders and ship them out via one tracking number. Should you have special requests to have the orders shipped separately, please kindly contact us via Discord or our website's chat. We will do our best to help.
How do I cancel my order?
Cancellation or/and modification of orders can only be done manually via our staff, provided that our Warehouse Team has not processed your order. Orders that have been shipped cannot be cancelled and modified.
As our Support Team may not be available during non-working days and weekends, please place your order wisely as support cannot be guaranteed for such requests.
Should you really need to cancel or/and modify your order after purchase, please contact us via our support email (support@Linsoul.com) or website chat. We will help you with the changes if that could be done.
30-Day Return Policy
Where should I send the product for the return process?
To initiate the return shipment, kindly send an email to support@Linsoul.com within 30 days upon receiving the sealed product(s). The RMA form and details will be provided to you via email.
When must the product be returned after receiving the RMA form and details?
After receiving the return instructions from us via email, kindly arrange the return shipment of the parcel within 5 working days, and update us with the tracking link via email again. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation of the return process.
When will I receive my refund after returning the product?
In most cases, after receiving and inspecting the returned product, your refund will be processed within 5 business days. Refunds may incur a currency exchange loss or transaction fee, depending on your source of payment (e.g. Bank or PayPal). Linsoul will not be responsible for such fees.