If you are a lover of the old design or retro type, surely you are always looking for new products that comply with this but that do not make you lose usability and, also, advanced features. A good solution is Shanling Q1 , a player that is as attractive as it is useful … and this is an excellent combination.
Aesthetically, this device is reminiscent of those that existed in the fifties, where the large buttons – all of them chromed – and matte colors with pastel shades were the predominant note. In addition, the lines are not straight, since the curves dominate everything with a zinc alloy and 7H tempered glass panel as a manufacturing material that allows the structure to be resistant and, at the same time, light. Honestly, aesthetics is one of the great attractions of this player.
A detail of the most interesting that Shanling Q1 offers is that it includes an operating system. It is not Android, as you might think at first, since the choice is mTouch . This does not allow the execution of applications, but it does offer the most efficient and compatible operation with the integrated touch screen. By the way, that this component is color and has dimensions of 2.7 inches , more than enough to use it without problems if the physical controls are not for you.
Usability of the Shanling Q1 player
The truth is that this is very large, since it is possible to synchronize this player with iOS and Android devices without any problem since it uses wireless connectivity (with advanced technologies such as Sony LDAC, Qualcomm aptX and AAC). Even when connecting this device to a computer, you can act as a Bluetooth transmitter by adding this connectivity to a computer that does not have it.
In terms of sound quality, the options offered by Shanling Q1 are excellent, since it supports file resolutions of up to 384 KHz , so we talk about reaching Hi-Res . It should also be noted that this player has USB output -c-type digital that allows use of DAC Hi-Fi options, so we are here for lovers of product that is more than recommended for those who like a very refined sound .
Other options to highlight this accessory and that make it very attractive are the following:
- Autonomy of up to 21 hours thanks to its 1,100 mAh battery
- Storage with microSD cards up to 2TB
- Includes headphone jack
- Output Power: 80mW
- Noise Ratio: 118 dB
- Dynamic range: less than 105 dB
- Impedance: less than 0.2 Ohm
- DAC: ESS Saber ES9218P
- Weight: 136 grams
- Dimensions: 75 x 62 x 16.5 mm
Buy this Bluetooth player
If you have been interested in all the options offered by Shanling Q1 you should know that its price is the most attractive, since it only costs 81 euros so at least it is striking in this section. It was available on Kickstarter and will be sent anywhere in the world in February 2020 . Luckily, it has already secured funding.