🔹Dual JAN6418 vacuum tubes for warm, analog-rich tonality
🔹Hybrid output modes – clean solid-state or tube warmth
🔹Compact 0.87" OLED display with intuitive XI1-style UI
🔹Premium metal chassis with tube glow windows
🔹Portable USB DAC dongle designed for audiophiles
🔹Drives IEMs & headphones with excellent control and dynamics
Description
Experience portable audio like never before with the Shanling Beta XI2 Tube Portable DAC & AMP, a premium upgrade to the popular XI1. Engineered for audiophiles who crave warmth, detail, and versatility in a compact form, the Beta XI2 blends cutting-edge digital decoding with the timeless character of vacuum tubes.
Dual CS43198 DAC Chipset for High-Resolution Sound
At its core, the Beta XI2 features dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, renowned for their clean, highly resolving sound. This advanced decoding architecture ensures exceptional clarity, wide dynamic range, and precise reproduction across all formats—ideal for lossless streaming and high-resolution music files.
Upgraded Amplifier Stage With More Power
Shanling enhances the XI2 with a stronger amplifier section, built around 4× BUF634 buffers and 2× OPA1662 op-amps. Delivering up to 550mW @ 32Ω, the Beta XI2 drives everything from sensitive IEMs to demanding headphones with ease, offering improved dynamics, better control, and distortion-free performance.
Authentic Tube Warmth With JAN6418
What sets the Beta XI2 apart is its dual JAN6418 vacuum tube output stage. These tubes introduce a smooth, musical warmth that solid-state dongles simply cannot replicate. With side-window visibility and a subtle glow, the tube stage adds both sonic character and visual charm—perfect for fans of analog richness.
Compact Screen & Intuitive UI
Retaining the polished interface of the XI1, the XI2 features a 0.87-inch OLED display that makes it easy to view volume levels, playback formats, and system settings. The UI is clean, responsive, and tailored for quick on-the-go adjustments.
Refined, Durable & Portable Design
The Beta XI2 adopts a slightly longer and wider chassis to house its upgraded components, yet maintains excellent portability. Its solid metal body ensures durability, while the overall aesthetic remains elegant and modern—ideal for daily carry and desktop use alike.
Solid-State & Tube Hybrid Output
With support for both solid-state and tube hybrid modes, the XI2 gives listeners the flexibility to switch between clean neutrality and warm analog tonality, adapting effortlessly to different genres and headphones.
Specifications
DAC Chipset: Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 Amplifier Architecture: 4 × BUF634, 2 × OPA1662 Tube Output Stage: Dual JAN6418 vacuum tubes (visible side windows) Output Power: Up to 550mW @ 32Ω Output Modes: Solid-state & Tube Hybrid Display: 0.87-inch OLED; XI1 UI Design: Refined metal chassis, slightly longer & wider than XI1 Connectivity: USB DAC dongle interface Build: Portable solid metal body Inside the Box: ONIX Beta XI2, User Manual
DAC Chipset: Dual Cirrus Logic CS43198
Amplifier Architecture: 4 × BUF634, 2 × OPA1662
Tube Output Stage: Dual JAN6418 vacuum tubes (visible side windows)
Output Power: Up to 550mW @ 32Ω
Output Modes: Solid-state & Tube Hybrid
Display: 0.87-inch OLED; XI1 UI
Design: Refined metal chassis, slightly longer & wider than XI1
Connectivity: USB DAC dongle interface
Build: Portable solid metal body
Inside the Box: ONIX Beta XI2, User Manual
Warranty Period: 1 Year from the date of Invoice
Covered: Manufacturing Defects Only
Warranty Form: https://www.theaudiostore.in/pages/warranty-claim-form
Cable: 1-month warranty only for manufacturing defects only
Established in 1988, Shanling has been a pioneer in audio product development, launching their first Hi-Fi stereo amplifier that same year. With a relentless commitment to innovation, Shanling has acquired numerous patented technologies and qualifications, including SONY LDAC, Bluetooth BQB, and Hi-Res certification from the Japanese Audio Association, among others.
With over 30 years of experience, Shanling values integrity, teamwork, and dedication. Our employees are the cornerstone of our success, and we prioritize customer satisfaction and product quality above all else. Our headquarters in Shenzhen and factory in Dongguang enable us to seamlessly integrate research and development, production, and sales of a wide range of high-quality products, including Hi-Res portable music players, amplifiers, headphones, SACD/CD players, and power conditioners. We are proud of our strong partnerships with renowned international hi-end manufacturers and our stellar reputation in the industry.
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Worth it
These are good.
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