Shanling - Q1

Handy, sturdy and portable build makes the Q1 a fantastic to-go DAP for any beginner audiophile. It delivers Shanling's signature sound, with a little colour making for a great on-the-go listening experience.

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Praveen, our Headphone Zone is an audio connoisseur and staunch Meze fanboy. He loves the RAI Penta and the Empyrean, equally. When not writing about, thinking about or listening to music: He's an avid beerologist too and staunchly believes that the combination of both beats every music setup out there! You'll often find him listening to The Weeknd, The Score and The Script.

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FAQs

What is the warranty like and who should I contact?

Shanling offers a one year warranty. If you need to claim warranty, you can contact us. We are quite friendly people, just sayin. You can read more about warranty here.

What is the battery life like?

The Q1 has a 21-hour battery life. Enough to last the day and beyond.

What do you mean by aptX and AAC? Do they really make my music sound different?

AAC and aptX are Bluetooth codecs that improve the quality of audio that is being transferred wirelessly. To know more, check out this article on Bluetooth codecs.

Does the Shanling - Q1 support MQA?

This player does not support MQA but has the capability to support DSD format.

Does this player come with physical controls?

Yes, the three button and analog volume wheel makes the Q1 easy to control.

Can the Shanling - Q1 be used as a digital transport for external DAC?

Yes, it can be used as external DAC or Bluetooth receiver with smart phones and tablets.

Does it come with a build in memory?

No, it does not come with a build memory but it allows you to pick your Micro SD card and insert it in the player.

Can you stream third party applications on Shanling - Q1?

No, the Shanling Q1 does not support third-party streaming applications. However, you can use Bluetooth to stream and play music from your phone and any other device via Bluetooth.

How to control your player using your phone?

Use your Android smartphone or tablet as a high-end remote with SyncLink. It lets you control your player without the hassle of wires.

How do I access the SyncLink feature?

Download the firmware update from http://en.shanling.com/category/249 The .apk file will be in the update file. Install it on your Android phone or smart device.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this Shanling Q1 comes with a 1 year warranty from Shanling that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about Shanling's warranty in India.

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VGP Awards
Dec, 2019

"The Q1 is feature-packed at any price. I love the Q1’s big buttons, easy to use GUI and hardware interface, nice screen, solid body, and quality sound."

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"There’s a whiff of 6th-gen iPod nano about Shanling Q1, but sorry, Jony Ive, Apple’s tiny portable music player never looked this cool." "

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"Its few flaws in UI and haptics aside, the Q1 is the best DAP I’ve reviewed in recent memory. And, while it lacks a unique sound signature, it sounds great."

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"Q1 takes M0 to a new level - bigger and more user-friendly screen, playback buttons, easier to grip volume wheel, longer battery, and improvements in sound."

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