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Shanling H7 DAC and Headphone Amp Review

A DAC and headphone amp from Shanling with an AK4499EX DAC chip, a MicroSD card slot and a Bluetooth 5.0 input, listed at $759 in two colors. Per the page it has three outputs, three gain levels and two 18650 batteries of 6800 mAh combined.

4.0Editorial rating: 4.0 out of 5Editorial rating · research-basedUpdated November 11, 2026
$759Price checked November 12, 2026Pre-order only at Linsoul at our last check (November 12, 2026)
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Our verdict

A fit for someone who wants a DAC and headphone amplifier with a named AK4499EX chip, three outputs, three gain levels, a MicroSD player and a Bluetooth 5.0 input at $759. Look elsewhere if you need output connector types, a load for the 1.3W figure or a battery run time, since the listing text gives none of them. The main caveat is that the page's performance claims are the maker's own and were not checked here.

Best for
Someone who wants a DAC and headphone amp with a named AK4499EX chip, a MicroSD player and three gain levels.
Skip if
You need output connector types, a load for the 1.3W figure or a battery run time, none of which the listing text gives.

The Shanling H7 pairs an AK4499EX DAC chip with an AK4191EQ delta-sigma modulator, which the page says splits the conversion between the two chips. Its listing adds a MicroSD card slot for direct playback, a Bluetooth 5.0 input, three headphone outputs, three gain levels and two 18650 batteries of 6800 mAh combined. It is listed at $759 in two colors.

Options and pricing

There are two orderable options, Supersonic Titanium and Twilight Black, both at $759. The page's Color row also names a Protective Case Only (Black) option at $27, which is an accessory sold alone and not the price of this review. The listing text names no other bundle contents.

How it compares

The Shanling UA7 from the same maker costs $269 and its listing text mentions ES9069, while the Shanling UP6 is $199 and mentions ES9069Q, SGM8262 and Bluetooth 5.2. The HiBy R4 costs $249 and mentions ES9018C2M, against the AK4499EX named on this $759 listing.

Shipping

  • Methods and costs. The store's shipping page offers Standard Shipping (4PX, Yanwen or Yun Express), free for most countries, and Express Shipping (DHL Express, FedEx or SF Express) at 15-50 USD depending on the country, free for orders over 270 USD in most countries (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Delivery times. It says an in-stock order ships within 3 working days, Standard takes about 2 weeks after shipping out (up to 1-3 months for some countries, and the store makes no refund for that transit time) and Express takes about 3-7 days. Festive seasons and other circumstances can change the timing.
  • Taxes and fees. The buyer pays any customs, import or processing fees. The page says Standard via YunExpress is tax-inclusive for some countries, that remote areas can carry extra Express charges, and that a parcel refused or left uncollected over taxes is deducted two-way freight and may be destroyed with no refund.
  • Where it ships. The page says the store can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to confirm Standard with the team for your country. It cannot ship to PO boxes or APO/FPO addresses and can only use Express to Hawaii. It does not name the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, so confirm before you pay.
  • Lost parcels. If a parcel has been in transit for at least 3 months, the page offers a one-time reshipment or a full refund for orders under $50 and a 50% refund for orders above $50.

Returns and warranty

  • Returns. The return page allows returning any non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying the shipping. Email [email protected] within that period; the store asks for the return to be shipped within 5 working days of the RMA instructions and in most cases processes a refund within 5 business days of inspecting it (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Opened items. A product opened within the first 7 days after delivery can be returned for the price minus a restocking fee of 35% of its retail value, including when it still works properly.
  • Refund or credit. The buyer can choose a refund to the original payment method (PayPal or card) or store credit; with no answer within 48 hours of confirmation the default is store credit, which can also be prioritized during promotions, final-sale events and for items 40% or more off retail.
  • Not returnable. Customized products, including faceplate designs, are non-refundable, and the page says the same applies to carry cases, cables, ear tips and other accessories, "due to hygiene purposes". If one item in a package is defective, incorrect or missing, the refund or replacement covers only that item.
  • Warranty. The page gives a 1-year warranty on products, excluding carry cases, ear tips and other accessories, and 3 months on cables and adapters, from the date of purchase. It covers factory defects that affect proper function, not damage from human error, negligence, accidents, dismantling, water, abuse or modification (checked 2026-11-11).
  • Not covered or limited. It does not apply to items bought elsewhere (AliExpress, Amazon, local dealers and the like), prize or giveaway items, normal wear or colour change, commercial use, or items that were stolen or went missing. Coverage is limited for products 40% or more off retail, for review units and for items repaired or modified by anyone Linsoul has not authorized.
  • Claims. Email [email protected] with the order number, the issue and photos and videos of the fault. The store may ask for the unit back for a replacement. It covers shipping for some defects reported within 7 days of delivery if the fault can be shown on video or photo; after 7 days the buyer ships it back. For wrong or missing items an unboxing video of the whole sealed parcel is required.

Before you buy

Linsoul says it was founded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team to bring Chinese HiFi makers closer to listeners worldwide, and that it now sells other makers' products alongside four brands of its own, THIEAUDIO, Kiwi Ears, ZiiGaat and Tripowin (checked 2026-11-11).

We have not read any independent review of this product or of the store. Ratings and owner reviews shown on the store's own pages are the store's and were not verified.

What we liked

  • The page names the AK4499EX DAC chip, the AK4191EQ modulator and the XMOS XU316 USB chip
  • The page lists a MicroSD card slot for direct playback with the Eddict Player app
  • The page lists three headphone outputs and three gain levels
  • The page lists a Bluetooth 5.0 input and two 18650 batteries of 6800 mAh combined

Worth noting

  • The listing text gives no connector types for the three outputs and no output power for each
  • The 1.3W figure comes from a garbled sentence with no stated load, so it cannot be compared with other listings
  • The listing text gives no weight, dimensions or battery run time
  • The page's Color row includes a Protective Case Only (Black) option at $27, so the cheapest price shown is not the unit

Questions before you buy

Which DAC chip does it list?

The page lists an AK4499EX DAC chip combined with an AK4191EQ delta-sigma modulator, splitting the digital-to-analog process between the two chips.

What inputs and storage does it list?

The page lists a USB input built on an XMOS XU316 16-core chipset, a Bluetooth 5.0 input and a MicroSD card slot for direct playback with the Eddict Player app.

What battery does it have?

The page lists a pair of 18650 batteries with a combined 6800 mAh capacity and a dedicated PMU chip for power management. The listing text gives no run time.

Can I return it if I change my mind?

The return page allows returning a non-customized product that is still factory sealed within 30 days of receiving it, with the buyer paying shipping. An opened product returned within 7 days carries a 35% restocking fee. Refunds go to the original payment method or to store credit, which is the default if you do not choose.

How long does shipping take?

The shipping page says in-stock orders ship within 3 working days. Standard Shipping takes about 2 weeks after shipping out, up to 1-3 months for some countries, and Express takes about 3-7 days. Standard is free for most countries; Express costs 15-50 USD and is free over 270 USD (over $499.99 for large items such as headphones and desktop DAC/AMPs).

Does Linsoul ship to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand?

The page says Linsoul can generally ship to most countries by Express and many by Standard, and to ask the team about Standard for your country. It names no restriction for the US, Canada, the UK, Australia or New Zealand, but it does not list them either, and it can only use Express to Hawaii.

What warranty does it have?

The page gives a 1-year warranty on products from the purchase date for factory defects, not for human error, accidents or modification. Coverage is limited for items 40% or more off retail and for review units, and it does not apply to items bought from other sellers.

Sources & verification

What this review is based on and the day we last read it. Specs and claims from the maker are the maker’s own; the verdict and the rating are ours.

From the store

  • Shanling H7 product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul shipping pageStandard and Express shipping, costs and times, import taxes, lost parcels, couriers, trackingRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul return policy and warranty page30-day returns of sealed items, 35% restocking fee on opened ones, 1-year and 3-month warranties, exclusions, how to claimRead November 11, 2026
  • Linsoul support FAQThe same shipping, return and warranty rules in question form, plus order changes and cancellationsRead November 11, 2026
  • About LinsoulFounded in 2016 by the Crazy HiFi team; names its own brands; the awards listed there are the store's own accountRead November 11, 2026

What we couldn’t verify

  • The page's claims of a new-generation DAC system, improved performance, lossless playback and hiss-free results were not checked here.
  • The sentence giving the 1.3W output is garbled and states no load, and the listing text gives no weight, dimensions, connector types or battery run time.
  • We have not read an independent review of this product or the store, and the store's own ratings were not verified. We read the store's catalog description only: a specification table or image shown just on the live page was not read.
  • The shipping page names no US, Canada, UK, Australia or New Zealand times or fees: its figures are general and we could not confirm them for these countries.

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