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The M3 Plus ASANO TANCH Edition DAP, a collaboration between SHANLING and TANCHJIM, launches globally on February 20, limited to 2,000 units.
Features Cirrus Logic CS43198 Quad DAC configuration, delivering high-resolution sound with unique retuning for enhanced audio fidelity.
Offers versatile audio output options: 3.5mm single-end (200mW@32Ω) and 4.4mm balanced (800mW@32Ω), suitable for varied headphones.
The M3 Plus ASANO TANCH Edition represents a meticulous collaboration between SHANLING and TANCHJIM, blending cutting-edge hardware with inspired design elements. Its foundation lies in the Cirrus Logic CS43198 Quad DAC array, but this edition takes a step further with the integration of Elna Silmic II capacitors. These components, renowned among audiophiles for their superior tonal warmth and clarity, replace standard capacitors to refine the power supply within the digital circuitry. This thoughtful customization stabilizes the power lines, ensuring an exceptionally clean signal path and enhanced sonic purity—a key differentiator from the standard M3 Plus.
Further elevating its allure is the implementation of SHANLING's proprietary AGLO (Android Global Lossless Output) technology. This feature circumvents Android’s typical audio limitations, allowing bit-perfect playback without resampling, a critical advantage for those who demand unadulterated high-resolution audio. Additionally, the device supports three gain levels—Low, Medium, and High—making it versatile enough to drive sensitive IEMs or power-demanding full-sized headphones alike. Audiophiles will also appreciate the nuanced synergy between the DAC configuration and the balanced 4.4mm output, which delivers an expansive soundstage and robust dynamics, catering to the demands of high-impedance headphones.
The physical design underscores the concept of "上善如水" (best quality like water), symbolizing fluidity and elegance, with its aqua blue chassis and intricate rear-panel illustration. Combined with lightweight portability at just 205g, the M3 Plus ASANO TANCH Edition is as much a visual statement piece as it is a technical powerhouse. In a market saturated with generic designs, this limited-edition model successfully merges artistry and engineering, making it a compelling choice for collectors and serious listeners alike.
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* The M3 Plus ASANO TANCH Edition DAP, a collaboration between SHANLING and TANCHJIM, launches globally on February 20, limited to 2,000 units.