{"title":"Network Players","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shanling-em5","title":"Shanling EM5","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_2-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright wp-image-14852 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_2-1-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"Shanling EM5\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSHANLING EM5 DAC - Network audio player \/ Station DAC \/ Headphone Amplifier \/ Preamp AK4493 32bit \/ 768kHz DSD256 MQAx8\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/brands\/shanling\/\"\u003eShanling\u003c\/a\u003e EM5 is a complete high-end DAC \/ headphone amplifier station, with a wide range of different connectors, including balanced XLR and 4.4mm. It can also be used as a DAC and preamplifier when paired with a separate power amplifier or active speakers.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDAC AK4493 + OPA2211\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13398-shanling-m5s-inpage12.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-14850\" src=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/13398-shanling-m5s-inpage12.jpg\" alt=\"Shanling EM5\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eThe EM5 conversion stage is based on an excellent AK4493 chip. This generation of AKM 32bit DACs features Velvet Sound ™ technology as well as OSR Doubler filtering. It also ensures an extremely low level of distortion with a generous dynamic range.\n\nIntegrated into an Android system, the DAC supports sampling rates up to 32bit 768kHz and native DSD256 (+ DSD512 software support), while ensuring minimal noise as well as pure sound reproduction.\n\nThe digital to analog circuit is accompanied by Panasonic Polymet Tantalum capacitors, allowing filtering of the power supply and therefore contribute to upgrading the in-depth signal-to-noise ratio.\n\nFinally, the analog signal at the output of the DAC circuit embeds an OPA2211 operational amplifier: a remarkable component regularly used in the filtering \/ buffering of very high-end DACs.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHuge possibilities for integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe possibilities of integration and the ways of sending digital audio signal to the EM5 are numerous. Its digital circuit is accessible via a USB input, a coaxial input, an optical input. It also has wired network connectivity (RJ45) even has its own ability to read files from USB storage devices.\n\nWireless connectivity is not left out since the EM5 can receive audio streams via a WiFi (2.4 \u0026amp; 5G) \u0026amp; two-way Bluetooth 4.2 on-board circuit. Shanling's EM5 is therefore compatible with DLNA \u0026amp; Airplay standards and supports high definition bluetooth audio streams (LDAC).\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_5.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-14855 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_5.jpg\" alt=\"Shanling EM5\" width=\"680\" height=\"680\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHeadphone Amplifier \u0026amp; Preamplifier\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe EM5 has a very interesting connection for a centralized audio installation. It has no less than three different headphone outputs (6.35mm single-ended\/ 4.4mm \u0026amp; balanced 4-pin XLR) as well as two pre-amplified analog outputs on RCA \u0026amp; XLR connectors.\n\nThe headphone output stage is capable of delivering a comfortable power of 540mW @ 32Ohm (SE) against 1620mW @ 32Ohm (balanced). It takes advantage of an extremely clean and dynamic signal thanks to two TPA6120A2.\n\nIts preamplified output uses two reference Muse8920 operational amplifiers.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_4-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-14854 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shanling EM5\" width=\"800\" height=\"418\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_3.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-14853\" src=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pic_3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Shanling EM5\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eTouchscreen interface \u0026amp; Android\u003c\/h3\u003e\nDressed in a beautiful 4.7 inch HD touchscreen, the Shanling EM5 displays beautiful colors. Offering an optimal visual experience, this screen provides an intuitive and easy user experience.\n\nThe touch interface makes it easy to control the Android distribution (customized \u0026amp; closed) and to take advantage of its many streaming applications already present to use your favorite streaming services.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDSD 256 \u0026amp; MQA x8\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe EM5 supports very high resolution files. It is able to read and get the most out of DSD files up to DSD256 (512 with software), but also supports 8x MQA decoding. The latter format allows sound reproduction as close as possible to the quality of the original recordings, with a limited file size.\nControl app\n\nShanling provides its own mobile application, available on Android and iOS, for free. Ergonomic and easy to use, it allows you to control remote playback on your connected Shanling device, browse through your local or networked files or even play your music from Spotify.\n\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/15578-shanling-em5-inpage10.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14851\" src=\"https:\/\/the-soundkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/15578-shanling-em5-inpage10.jpg\" alt=\"Shanling EM5\" width=\"947\" height=\"640\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Shanling","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42185711157323,"sku":"6972835390707","price":499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/7790\/9323\/files\/Shanling-EM5-Silver.png?v=1778516273"},{"product_id":"ifi-audio-neo-stream-demo-unit","title":"iFi Audio Neo Stream - demo unit","description":"The iFi Audio \u003cstrong\u003eNEO Stream\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to deliver optimal versatility and sonic performance. It combines the latest version of our network streaming engine with our award-winning DAC stage to deliver a level of audio previously unattainable.\n\nNo ‘bought-in’ platform. No specific control app, their own streaming engine fully optimized for seamless operation and excellent sonic performance. Functionally and sonically, it’s the ideal streamer for passionate music lovers who want to experience their music with exceptional sound quality through their own choice of control app or music platform. Without the exorbitant price tag.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a gently used former demo unit. Not new, but very close. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eiFi Audio Neo Stream is an Ultra-Res network audio streamer, their use of proprietary tech makes the NEO Stream distinctly different.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimply seamless streaming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoon Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e – Roon Ready certification means the NEO Stream slots straight into a Roon audio environment and works seamlessly with Roon software.\n\u003cstrong\u003eDNLA\/UPnP\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use your choice of any DLNA\/UPnP compatible app – BubbleUpnP, connect, Audirvana and so on – to control the NEO Stream and access audio content from online services.\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidal Connect and Spotify Connect\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stream straight from these integrated online music services.\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple Airplay 2\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy streaming from Apple devices.\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAA operation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Serious enthusiast? The NEO Stream can operate as a Network Audio Adapter. It directs packets of audio data received over Wi-Fi or Ethernet cable straight to the connected DAC without applying processing.\n\u003cstrong\u003eNAS drive\u003c\/strong\u003e – stream from a local storage device using the ‘Stream-iFi’ app.\n\n \n\u003ch3\u003eCustom DAC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe NEO Stream’s integral DAC stage takes your streaming enjoyment to another level.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\nFour-channel True Native hi-res DAC design – supports PCM 768kHz and DSD 512,\nPowerful 16-core XMOS processor – performs full MQA decoding (to 384kHz)\n\nThanks to the DAC chip’s four-channel True Native design, PCM and DSD take separate pathways and remain ‘bit-perfect’ in their direct-native form, right through to analogue conversion. In the case of DSD, there is no conversion to PCM or application of multi-bit processing – this is unusual and makes the NEO Stream an excellent choice for DSD purists.\n\n \n\u003ch3\u003eUnique optical LAN\u003c\/h3\u003e\nConnecting to your network router via cable rather than relying on Wi-Fi? The iFi Audio NEO Stream includes a unique option alongside its RJ45 and M12 ports – optical LAN. This is our own technology. Connect the OptiBox transceiver to the router, and the NEO Stream to the OptiBox via an optical cable. 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