SHANLING M6 Pro 2021 ES9068AS Player Review
Running open Android V7.1, this player lists dual ES9068AS DAC chips, a Snapdragon 430 and a microSD slot up to 2TB, at $703.99 against a crossed-out $799.99. Output power is given at 32Ω, up to 760mW balanced. It suits buyers who want three output ports and a 2TB microSD limit.
Our verdict
Fits buyers who want dual ES9068AS chips, three output ports and a microSD limit of 2TB, with output power listed at 32Ω for each gain level. Look elsewhere if you need a system version beyond Android V7.1, weight or size figures, or a box list. The main caveat is that every number is the store's own and the Hi-Res certification claim names no certificate in the page text.
- Best for
- Buyers who want three output ports, 760mW @ 32Ω balanced and a microSD limit of 2TB.
- Skip if
- You need a system version beyond Android V7.1 or weight and size figures.
Why 3.6/5: What lifts it: a 15-line specification list with figures. What holds it back: the store's own terms contradict each other, and every figure is the store's own since no independent test was checked.
Described by its page as an upgrade of the earlier M6 Pro, the SHANLING M6 Pro 2021 pairs an ESS Sabre dual DAC (ES9068AS) with an octa-core Snapdragon 430 and open Android V7.1. The page lists up to 760mW @ 32Ω from the balanced outputs, three headphone ports and a microSD slot up to 2TB. It costs $703.99 in black.
Specifications
| Spec | Page says |
|---|---|
| DAC chips | Dual ES9068AS (ESS Sabre) |
| Decoding | PCM up to 32-Bit/768kHz; DSD up to DSD256 natively |
| Output power, 3.5mm | 20mW Low, 60mW High, 240mW Ultra-high gain (32Ω) |
| Output power, balanced | 60mW Low, 240mW High, 760mW Ultra-high gain (32Ω) |
| SNR and dynamic range | 124dB and 125dB (3.5mm); 126dB and 124dB (balanced) |
| Channel separation | 75dB (3.5mm); 110dB (balanced) |
| THD+N | 0.0005% (3.5mm); 0.0005% (balanced) |
| Output impedance | Under 0.3 ohm (3.5mm); under 0.6 ohm (balanced) |
| Processor and memory | Octa-core Snapdragon 430; 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM |
| System | Open Android V7.1 with AGLO |
| Display | 4.7-inch HD IPS |
| Wireless | Dual-band 2.4G/5GHz Wi-Fi with OTA update support; Bluetooth V4.2 |
| Battery | 4000mAh; up to 16H single-DAC, up to 13H dual-DAC |
| Memory card | MicroSD slot, expandable up to 2TB |
Options and pricing
A single black option is listed at $703.99, with the page showing a crossed-out price of $799.99. Black was orderable when the page was read. The page text has no package list and no accessory options are listed, so what comes in the box is not stated in the text.
How it compares
At $703.12 the SHANLING M6 Pro names dual AK4497EQ chips in its title, where this page names ES9068AS in its text. The SHANLING ONIX Overture XM5 is $739 and its spec line lists DSD512, against DSD256 here, while the SHANLING ONIX Waltz XM10 LTD is $849 with an AK4499EX DAC. This model suits buyers who want a 2TB card limit and three output ports; the XM5 suits those who want DSD512 listed.
Shipping, returns and warranty
HiFiGO sells from hifigo.com and says every order leaves its warehouse in China, usually 1-3 business days after it is placed, and says its delivery times are estimates, not promises. Its shipping policy gives the United States 1-2 weeks (about 10 days on average) by Priority and 6-10 days by Premium, both with duties and taxes prepaid by the store; Canada 2-3 weeks; the United Kingdom 1-2 weeks; and Australia 10-15 days. Express couriers (DHL, UPS, FedEx) take 3-7 days, but then the buyer pays any duties and taxes. No shipping page names New Zealand, PO boxes are not accepted, and the free-shipping thresholds differ between the store's own pages, so check the cart. One of its two shipping pages adds that a lost parcel on an order above $50 gets only a 50% refund. A US buyer reported a $40 tariff charge in August 2025, after which HiFiGO said it had added a customs notice at checkout.
Read the return terms before you order. The homepage advertises 7-day returns. Both of HiFiGO's policy pages offer a 7-day dead-on-arrival cover (a replacement or a full refund, with the return postage refunded) and also describe 30-day returns, but a request made 7 to 30 days after delivery loses 30% of the MSRP as a restocking fee (10% more if the packaging is incomplete), plus shipping both ways and duties, and the FAQ on the same pages says there is no refund or exchange once 7 days have passed. One version recommends reselling an opened product locally. Custom IEMs and custom cables cannot be returned, no return address is published, and buyers describe sending items back to China.
HiFiGO's warranty runs one year from the order date for parts and labor; its policy names desktop DACs and amps, IEMs and dongles at one year and gives cables and adapters three months. HiFiGO decides between repair and replacement, the buyer pays the shipping, and faulty items go back for service, not for a refund. Claims go to [email protected], the only contact the store lists: its pages name no company, street address or phone, and its terms are governed by the laws of China.
On Trustpilot, HiFiGO had 4.6 out of 5 from 378 reviews when we checked on 2026-10-28 (91% five-star, 5% one-star), and it had replied to about 75% of negative reviews; Trustpilot notes the store has not invited customers to review recently. The one-star reviews mostly concern the short return window and the deductions on returns, items listed in stock that turned out back-ordered, slow email support and a tariff charge on a US delivery in 2025. HiFiGO says its products are genuine and come in the brands' retail packaging; it does not claim to be an authorized dealer.
What we liked
- Dual ES9068AS ESS Sabre DAC chips named in the page text, with PCM up to 32-Bit/768kHz and native DSD256
- Output power listed at 32Ω for three gain levels on each output type, up to 760mW balanced
- MicroSD slot listed up to 2TB, with 64GB ROM
- SNR, channel separation, dynamic range, THD+N and output impedance are listed for both output types
- Battery figures for single-DAC and dual-DAC modes, plus a standby figure of up to 36H
Worth noting
- The only system version listed is open Android V7.1
- Bluetooth is listed at V4.2 in the page text
- No weight, size or box contents appear in the page text
- The feature list says only dual DAC chipset; the ES9068AS name appears only in the text below it
Questions before you buy
What are the M6 Pro 2021 output power figures?
At 32Ω the page lists 20mW, 60mW and 240mW on the 3.5mm output for low, high and ultra-high gain, and 60mW, 240mW and 760mW on the balanced outputs. It lists output impedance under 0.3 ohm single-ended and under 0.6 ohm balanced.
What does the M6 Pro 2021 list for Bluetooth?
Two-way Bluetooth V4.2 is listed. LDAC, LHDC, AptX HD, AptX and SBC are listed for transmission, and LDAC and SBC for receiving.
What battery life and storage does the M6 Pro 2021 list?
The page lists a 4000mAh battery with up to 16H in single-DAC mode, up to 13H in dual-DAC mode and standby up to 36H. Storage is 64GB ROM with a microSD slot expandable up to 2TB.
Where does HiFiGO ship from, and how long does it take?
From its warehouse in China, usually 1-3 business days after the order. The shipping policy gives 1-2 weeks to the US by Priority (6-10 days by Premium), both with duties and taxes prepaid, 2-3 weeks to Canada, 1-2 weeks to the UK and 10-15 days to Australia. Express couriers take 3-7 days, but the buyer pays any duties.
Can I send it back if I change my mind?
HiFiGO gives 7 days to report an item that arrives dead, damaged or wrong. Its policy also describes 30-day returns, but requests 7 to 30 days after delivery lose 30% of the MSRP plus shipping both ways and duties, and the FAQ on the same page says no refund or exchange after 7 days. Ask [email protected] before you open the box.
What warranty does HiFiGO give?
One year from the order date for parts and labor, for faults in build or materials (the policy names desktop DACs and amps, IEMs and dongles; cables and adapters get three months). HiFiGO chooses repair or replacement, the buyer pays the shipping, and a faulty item is serviced rather than refunded. Claims go to [email protected].
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 M6 Pro 2021 Portable Digital Audio Player product page: specs, options and price (the buy buttons go there)Specs, options and the listed priceRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO shipping policyShips from China in 1-3 business days; US 1-2 weeks by Priority or 6-10 days by Premium, duties prepaid; Express buyers pay dutiesRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO shipping and order tracking pageA second shipping text: Premium also for Canada and Australia, Canada free shipping from $99.99, lost-parcel rulesRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO refund policy7-day dead-on-arrival cover; 30-day returns minus a 30% restocking fee; its FAQ says no refund after 7 daysRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO warranty and refund policyWarranty by product class (1 year; cables and adapters 3 months); 30% fee for resealing an opened productRead October 28, 2026
- HiFiGO terms of serviceOperator named only as HiFiGo; governed by the laws of China; contact [email protected]Read October 28, 2026
Independent
- HiFiGO reviews on Trustpilot4.6 of 5 from 378 reviews (91% five-star, 5% one-star); the store has not invited reviews recentlyRead October 28, 2026
What we couldn’t verify
- The page claims dual Hi-Res certification (Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless) with no certificate named in the page text.
- Playback of up to 16H (single-DAC) and 13H (dual-DAC) and standby up to 36H come with no test conditions in the page text.
- Wording such as clean, transparent power and high-resolution decoding across applications is the page's own claim, with no measurement in the page text beyond the figures listed.
- HiFiGO's policy pages contradict each other: 30-day returns with a 30% restocking fee in one place, no refund or exchange after 7 days in the FAQ.
- HiFiGO's pages name no company, street address or phone number; the only contact given is [email protected].
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