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Shanling All-in-One SM1.3 Amplifier with Music Streamer Now Shipping in the U.S.

Shanling SM1.3

Montreal, Quebec, May 28, 2025 – Forte Distribution, a leading distributor of audio and audiophile music products, is now shipping the Shanling SM1.3 Music Streamer to customers in the U.S.

The SM1.3 (SRP: $1,399) employs a powerful 64-bit ARM Cortex CPU, with a customized closed Android 12 OS. Operation is handled two ways: via a 5.8” 1080p touchscreen that gives easy access to its intuitive user interface, or the company’s Eddict Controller App.

“Shanling outdid itself with the SM1.3 Music Streamer,” says Roger Fortier, VP and Director of Sales, Forte Distribution, U.S. distributor of Shanling Electronics. “From its high-resolution streaming and multiple input options to components typically found in streamers costing hundreds more, the SM1.3 is a simple, unbeatable path for bringing high-res. audio to almost any system.”

Designed with equal emphasis on performance and flexibility, the SM1.3 Music Streamer features an AKM 4499EX DAC and AK4191 Modulator. Also included is the TPA6120 dedicated headphone amplifier for listening with the most demanding headphones on the market.

The SM1.3 employs the most up-to-date streaming options, including Bluetooth 5.2 with LDAC, SBC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, and aptX HD support. Apple AirPlay 2 is also included. Internet connectivity is acheived through Wi-Fi 6 and Ethernet (Gigabit LAN).

In addtion to wireless options, the SM1.3 makes it easy to add a variety of external sources through coaxial and optical connections, as well as USB, SSD, and DLNA-compatible hub inputs. Outputs include both RCA and XLR jacks, and an I2S digital output (HDMI) 10 compatibility modes.

For further information about the Shanling SM1.3 Music Streamer, visit https://forte-distribution.com.

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