Shanling UA2 Plus?

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Product page: UA2 Plus _Shenzhen Shanling Digital Techno

Has anyone bought this yet? I cant seem to find any reviews online, not a single one. Its a slight upgrade over the existing UA2, has a 4.4mm socket now instead too.

I don’t know if I should get this or the KA3 which has very similar specs/price (same dac+amp chips: ES9038Q2M, RT6863). Plan to pair it with some IEMs like S12 Pro, Tin T3+, Blons 03…

Which brand has been more reliable? Which has better control of the DAC via Android (some app?) and/or Windows? I read some people flashing firmwares on some Shanling DACs and bricking them… Is Fiio more reputable?

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FWIW, I have the Shanling UA3 and am loving it.

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I am planning to get the UP4s, not sure about the UA2 Plus but they seem promising. Probably a good option to get when the UP4s are like out of stock here to get. Going to need a new DAC soon for my ifi ZEN DAC’s Balanced port just unfortunately broke, but at least the 6.3mm port still works.