Shanling celebrates a decade of M5 portable players with the special limited M5 Ultra 10th Anniversary Edition. Retaining high-end technology, it adds exclusive collector-grade enhancements for audiophiles. The AKM AK4499EX + AK4191EQ chips and XMOS XU316 USB interface enable high-resolution playback, with the same I/V conversion stage as the M9 Plus flagship. The TPA6120A2 amp delivers up to 1070 mW at 32 Ohms, with battery life up to 10.5 hours.
Two-way Bluetooth 5.2 supports LDAC, while dual-band WiFi allows DLNA and AirPlay, integrating seamlessly with NAS storage and TIDAL. Running on Shanling’s closed MTouch system, it works as a USB DAC and Bluetooth receiver for signal processing via Spotify, Qobuz, and more. Encased in aluminum, it retains its 4.7" IPS touchscreen, bi-directional USB-C port, MicroSD slot (up to 2TB), 3.5mm single-ended jack, and 4.4mm balanced output.
Compared to the standard M5 Ultra, the Anniversary Edition features refined tuning for a warmer tone, legacy Panasonic and Elna Silmic II capacitors for vintage audio quality, high-purity copper internal wiring, a golden control wheel, updated system graphics, and an engraved premium case.
Made in black and silver, this collector’s edition marks Shanling’s decade of innovation with a rare, enhanced version of the M5 Ultra. The product weighs 247g.
