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?CAYIN N3 HIGH RESOLUTION PORTABLE MUSIC DAP/DAC - UK Seller? This product is used and in excellent condition The screen is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratchesThe casing is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratches supplied in its original box, with a silicon case and charge cable ConstructionCayin N3 is a bar-shaped device with rounded edges. Its housing is made of aluminum while the screen and the operating buttons are surrounded by plastic. The back of the device is lined with faux leather. N3’s dimensions are 100 mm (H) x 54 mm (W) x 13 mm (D). In general, the DAP is just a little bigger than FiiO X1 II. The front side is mainly occupied by a 2.4-inch non-touch screen. It’s a IPS panel with 400x360 px resolution (224 ppi). It’s colorful and the backlight is strong. Colors are fine, fonts and album covers are sharp. Viewing angles are wide enough for a DAP. Below the screen placed are 5 buttons. The middle one is a physical one, big and round. The other buttons are flat, touch-operated, separated by white lines which indicate charging process. Other buttons are arranged on sides. The right flank is filled with 3 buttons that control the playback while on the left edge there are power and volume buttons. The bottom part of the right flank has microSD reader installed and there’s also reset hole on the left edge. Sockets are all located on the bottom edge. There’s a 3.5mm jack/line out on the very left, USB type C port in the middle and SPDIF out on the right. Build quality is high. N3 is not a toy-DAP, but a serious device. Its design, though simple, is also likeable. There are two color options available: blue and matte-black, while cover cases are available in various colours. Ergonomics and handlingUsing a small, 0.1 kg DAP is a very pleasant experience, especially after operating bulky DAPs like iBasso DX200 each day. Cayin N3 is not as tiny as Sandisk Sansas or FiiO M3, but it’s a 100-percent portable device that would squeeze in every pocket. Ergonomics is high – thumb operates the front buttons and easily reaches the side ones. Handling is easy – arrow-buttons are used for scrolling, back button is used for returning one screen up or – when hold – to the home screen. Menu button opens additional options and shortcuts. Memory card slot can be easily accessed – it’s protected by just a plastic cover. Physical buttons are precise and touch buttons ‘answer’ with a vibration. Their contact area is wide, but it’s a pity that they are not illuminated. In addition to that, they are also placed too close to one another, but you can easily become accustomed to it. Changing between headphone and line out is done via settings. USB type C port supports USB On The Go and can also transfer digital audio signal. MicroSD reader supports 256 GB cards, but there’s no internal storage. N3 also works as a USB DAC. In ‘minimum latency’ mode the audio-video synchronization is proper. Bluetooth options are really impressive – aptX codec is supported and N3 can work both as a BT transmitter or receiver. Therefore, one can either pair N3 with earphones and with a smartphone and transfer music from Spotify or Tidal app to IEMs or cans that are connected to the Cayin. Even though Cayin N3 is a simple device with a simple screen, the battery life is mediocre – up to 12 hours with the screen off. Typically the device can be powered on for 8-10 hours. Charging with a 5V/2A adapter takes around 2 hours. Operating systemN3’s operating system is basic and resembles the one used in non-Android FiiO’s DAPs. Home screen consists of 6 icons: library, folders, now playing, music settings, Bluetooth and general settings. The first section provides access to playlists, favorite tracks and library. Another section lets you browse TF card files or USB OTG device ; it can also scan these medias. ‘Now playing’ screen displays covers and useful information on the upper status bar. Music settings allow changing the gain (3 steps), replay gain, gapless, EQ (8 presets + manual mode), 5 digital filters and advanced settings of playback and volume. Bluetooth section features pairing mode with an option to disable aptX. Settings menu offers changing language, themes, USB mode, brightness and firmware update. Menu structure is logical and no options are lacking. Specs? Asahi Kasei AKM4490EN DAC? 2,4” IPS screen, 400x360px? Bluetooth 4.0, aptX, Duplex function? USB type C (OTG support), USB DAC (asynchronous USB Audio 2.0), SPDIF out? 3-step gain, compatible with 16-200? headphones? battery life: up to 12 hours (screen off), charging time: 2 hours (5V/2A adapter)? microSD slot (up to 256 GB)? dimensions: 100 x 54 x 13 mm? weight: 100 g SoundHeadphones/IEMs: Audeze LCD-2 (Double Helix Fusion Complement4, PlusSound X8), MrSpeakers Ether 1.1 oraz Ether C Flow (Forza AudioWorks Noir HPC mk2, DUM), Final Sonorus III, AKG K612 Pro, Focal Spirit Professional, AKG K551, Noble Audio Savant i Noble 4, Etymotic ER-4PT, Brainwavz B200DAC/AMPs and AMPs: Burson Conductor Virtuoso (Sabre), RHA DACAMP L1, AIM SC808, ODAC i O2, Leckerton UHA-760, Zorloo ZuperDACDAPs: FiiO X5 III, iBasso DX200, iBasso DX90Interconnects: Forza AudioWorks Copper Series, KlotzMusic: many genres in various formats including 24-bit and binaural tracks N3 was tested with v1.1 firmware. N3’s sound does not disappoint – it offers high dynamics and high resolution. It’s a neutral DAP, a bit warm, soft and smooth. N3 is also musical and allows for easy-listening – upper midrange or highs aren’t exhausting. The sound is also not dark, slow or distant. On the other hand, the tuning is also not ideally balanced and not very analytical. The amount of details is fine, the resolution is rather high and musicality is more important than music-analysis. Bass is a bit accented in its mid-range – you can’t expect tremendous transition into subbas, but it’s still fine. The lows are not enhanced, but the bass isn’t lacking either. This region is dense, well-controlled, with diversified texture. The lows aren’t dominating and don’t cover other frequency ranges. The sound isn’t also boring – the attack of the lows is good, the bass is fast and dynamic. Music is soft and engaging. Midrange is also smooth, soft and a bit warm. Its lower range is not very highlighted and upper regions are softened, but not rolled off. The tuning is pleasant and non-fatiguing – upper midrange isn’t rough or hissing. The sound is rather natural than neutral – it’s not very analytical, but vivid, revealing many details. Everything stays close, without sharp edges. I prefer neutrality, but N3’s naturalness is also likeable as it works seamlessly with many music genres. High tones are not reduced – N3’s tuning is not dark and not covered. Upper treble are audible, but soft, not harsh at all. The highs are not prone to sibilization and aren’t grainy, but remain smooth. This frequency range is not sharp either. Trebles are well-controlled, precise, not very extended and not very accented. Cayin N3’s tonality is impressive, but the soundstage is not. The latter is circular, with optimal size and proportions. Separation is fine, but the sound is not very airy – distances between instruments aren’t huge. The space isn’t very wide and the crosstalk is average. It’s easy to notice that there’s a single DAC only, but it’s hard to expect more at this price tag – the holographics is good for this market segment. Cayin N3’s line outThe sound via line out is almost the same – it’s hard to distinguish line out and a headphone out. Leckerton UHA760 made the sound harder, less smooth. With RHA DACAMP L1 low tones were thickened and soundstage was bigger. Line out, therefore, can tune the sound or add more power. The line out is not raw, not neutral. Cayin N3 vs other DAPsN3’s quality is not on par with iBasso DX90, FiiO X5 III and far worse than iBasso DX200. But in comparison with the two first DAPs, the differences are not as huge as the price gap between them. Both X5 III and DX90 are neutral-sounding DAPs, while in case of N3 a pinch of warmth, smoothness and softness can be observed. FiiO’s device is brighter and offers better channel and instrument separation. Dynamics is similar, but X5 III is more airy and the resolution is higher. DX90 provides deeper, more dense bass ; midrange plus treble are also stronger. DX90 uses a dual DAC, so channel separation is improved, the distances between the instruments are bigger and the resolution is higher. N3 sounds more narrow and both channels blur into one, but it’s only noticeable when you got a better DAP to compare. I find Cayin N3 more interesting than FiiO X3K or X1 II. It sounds natural, not digital. X1 II is cheaper, but offers smaller soundstage and lower resolution. X3K (X3 II) is similar to N3 in terms of quality, but with different tuning: brighter, with more accented highs and less present midrange. Cayin’s sound is more pleasant with more forward mids and smooth, soft highs. Moreover, N3 is also smaller and offers Bluetooth connection with aptX support, while X3K doesn’t have BT at all. Cayin N3 vs headphones/IEMsDue to its quite high power and 3-step gain control, Cayin N3 is quite elastic regarding headphones/earphones choice. It will work fine with more-demanding headphones as well as with sensitive IEMs using Balanced Armature drivers (if they are, however, of very high sensitivity, some hiss is audible). N3 doesn’t shine paired with high-end full-size cans, but it performs well with premium portable headphones or IEMs. Nevertheless, it may not work fine with very warm or very dark headphones/earphones, but should communicate well with those neutral. A bit of synergy is required, though. I really like Cayin N3 + AKG K551 tandem. Upper midrange and treble are a bit softened – the sound is more smooth and soft, which I find favorable. Soundstage and instrument arrangement is impressive, dynamics is high and the sound is fast. Focal Spirit Professional also work well with N3 – they become more musical, engaging, with improved dynamics. The situation is worse with Final Sonorus III (but these are very specific headphones) - highs were harsh at times. Etymotic ER-4PT sound a bit warmer, smoother and softer, but remained very detailed and forward. With ER-4S adapter the results were also fine with precise bass, dense mids and well-controlled highs. The sound was still analytical and hi-res, but the tuning has become more natural and musical. The soundstage was, however, average, close and small. Noble Audio 4 featured close midrange, tight bass and rather soft highs. Softening and smoothening helped – syblization (a common issue for Noble 4) decreased. Light hiss was audible (even with the low gain), but wasn’t disturbing, even in more quiet parts of music tracks. Noble Audio Savant are less prone to hissing, but, because of that, their bass is also a bit too tempered. I like Savants paired with other, more neutral DAPs – with Cayin N3 they sound a bit too warm, too soft, too smooth and too calm. Such a tandem still works fine, but not as engaging as iBasso DX90 or FiiO X5 III. Brainwavz B200 are not a good companion either. They are dark, warm, with forward mids and when connected to the N3, they become too dark and too smooth. Fast Delivery and in Perfect Working Order Please also refer to the Pictures as they show the actual item you are receiving, these pictures also form a part of our description, Fast Delivery – We Use 24 Hour DPD As standard and most of our parcels are delivered next day on mainland UK. (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS). Small packages such as games etc, and will be sent via Royal Mail Recorded. For packages over 1 metre we may use Parcelforce 48 If an item is on Auction we will let the auction run, We will not accept offers, please bid as per everyone else. For items that are fixed price, we will not respond to any offers. Ireland - We may charge additional shipping as it costs us more to ship off mainland UK for parcels. International – We only ship international if the item is purchased via Ebays Global Shipping Programme.For collections please visit our store during our operating hours of 9-5PM Product Code ( 038700297416)
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?CAYIN N3 HIGH RESOLUTION PORTABLE MUSIC DAP/DAC - UK Seller? This product is used and in excellent condition The screen is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratchesThe casing is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratches supplied in its original box, with a silicon case and charge cable ConstructionCayin N3 is a bar-shaped device with rounded edges. Its housing is made of aluminum while the screen and the operating buttons are surrounded by plastic. The back of the device is lined with faux leather. N3’s dimensions are 100 mm (H) x 54 mm (W) x 13 mm (D). In general, the DAP is just a little bigger than FiiO X1 II. The front side is mainly occupied by a 2.4-inch non-touch screen. It’s a IPS panel with 400x360 px resolution (224 ppi). It’s colorful and the backlight is strong. Colors are fine, fonts and album covers are sharp. Viewing angles are wide enough for a DAP. Below the screen placed are 5 buttons. The middle one is a physical one, big and round. The other buttons are flat, touch-operated, separated by white lines which indicate charging process. Other buttons are arranged on sides. The right flank is filled with 3 buttons that control the playback while on the left edge there are power and volume buttons. The bottom part of the right flank has microSD reader installed and there’s also reset hole on the left edge. Sockets are all located on the bottom edge. There’s a 3.5mm jack/line out on the very left, USB type C port in the middle and SPDIF out on the right. Build quality is high. N3 is not a toy-DAP, but a serious device. Its design, though simple, is also likeable. There are two color options available: blue and matte-black, while cover cases are available in various colours. Ergonomics and handlingUsing a small, 0.1 kg DAP is a very pleasant experience, especially after operating bulky DAPs like iBasso DX200 each day. Cayin N3 is not as tiny as Sandisk Sansas or FiiO M3, but it’s a 100-percent portable device that would squeeze in every pocket. Ergonomics is high – thumb operates the front buttons and easily reaches the side ones. Handling is easy – arrow-buttons are used for scrolling, back button is used for returning one screen up or – when hold – to the home screen. Menu button opens additional options and shortcuts. Memory card slot can be easily accessed – it’s protected by just a plastic cover. Physical buttons are precise and touch buttons ‘answer’ with a vibration. Their contact area is wide, but it’s a pity that they are not illuminated. In addition to that, they are also placed too close to one another, but you can easily become accustomed to it. Changing between headphone and line out is done via settings. USB type C port supports USB On The Go and can also transfer digital audio signal. MicroSD reader supports 256 GB cards, but there’s no internal storage. N3 also works as a USB DAC. In ‘minimum latency’ mode the audio-video synchronization is proper. Bluetooth options are really impressive – aptX codec is supported and N3 can work both as a BT transmitter or receiver. Therefore, one can either pair N3 with earphones and with a smartphone and transfer music from Spotify or Tidal app to IEMs or cans that are connected to the Cayin. Even though Cayin N3 is a simple device with a simple screen, the battery life is mediocre – up to 12 hours with the screen off. Typically the device can be powered on for 8-10 hours. Charging with a 5V/2A adapter takes around 2 hours. Operating systemN3’s operating system is basic and resembles the one used in non-Android FiiO’s DAPs. Home screen consists of 6 icons: library, folders, now playing, music settings, Bluetooth and general settings. The first section provides access to playlists, favorite tracks and library. Another section lets you browse TF card files or USB OTG device ; it can also scan these medias. ‘Now playing’ screen displays covers and useful information on the upper status bar. Music settings allow changing the gain (3 steps), replay gain, gapless, EQ (8 presets + manual mode), 5 digital filters and advanced settings of playback and volume. Bluetooth section features pairing mode with an option to disable aptX. Settings menu offers changing language, themes, USB mode, brightness and firmware update. Menu structure is logical and no options are lacking. Specs? Asahi Kasei AKM4490EN DAC? 2,4” IPS screen, 400x360px? Bluetooth 4.0, aptX, Duplex function? USB type C (OTG support), USB DAC (asynchronous USB Audio 2.0), SPDIF out? 3-step gain, compatible with 16-200? headphones? battery life: up to 12 hours (screen off), charging time: 2 hours (5V/2A adapter)? microSD slot (up to 256 GB)? dimensions: 100 x 54 x 13 mm? weight: 100 g SoundHeadphones/IEMs: Audeze LCD-2 (Double Helix Fusion Complement4, PlusSound X8), MrSpeakers Ether 1.1 oraz Ether C Flow (Forza AudioWorks Noir HPC mk2, DUM), Final Sonorus III, AKG K612 Pro, Focal Spirit Professional, AKG K551, Noble Audio Savant i Noble 4, Etymotic ER-4PT, Brainwavz B200DAC/AMPs and AMPs: Burson Conductor Virtuoso (Sabre), RHA DACAMP L1, AIM SC808, ODAC i O2, Leckerton UHA-760, Zorloo ZuperDACDAPs: FiiO X5 III, iBasso DX200, iBasso DX90Interconnects: Forza AudioWorks Copper Series, KlotzMusic: many genres in various formats including 24-bit and binaural tracks N3 was tested with v1.1 firmware. N3’s sound does not disappoint – it offers high dynamics and high resolution. It’s a neutral DAP, a bit warm, soft and smooth. N3 is also musical and allows for easy-listening – upper midrange or highs aren’t exhausting. The sound is also not dark, slow or distant. On the other hand, the tuning is also not ideally balanced and not very analytical. The amount of details is fine, the resolution is rather high and musicality is more important than music-analysis. Bass is a bit accented in its mid-range – you can’t expect tremendous transition into subbas, but it’s still fine. The lows are not enhanced, but the bass isn’t lacking either. This region is dense, well-controlled, with diversified texture. The lows aren’t dominating and don’t cover other frequency ranges. The sound isn’t also boring – the attack of the lows is good, the bass is fast and dynamic. Music is soft and engaging. Midrange is also smooth, soft and a bit warm. Its lower range is not very highlighted and upper regions are softened, but not rolled off. The tuning is pleasant and non-fatiguing – upper midrange isn’t rough or hissing. The sound is rather natural than neutral – it’s not very analytical, but vivid, revealing many details. Everything stays close, without sharp edges. I prefer neutrality, but N3’s naturalness is also likeable as it works seamlessly with many music genres. High tones are not reduced – N3’s tuning is not dark and not covered. Upper treble are audible, but soft, not harsh at all. The highs are not prone to sibilization and aren’t grainy, but remain smooth. This frequency range is not sharp either. Trebles are well-controlled, precise, not very extended and not very accented. Cayin N3’s tonality is impressive, but the soundstage is not. The latter is circular, with optimal size and proportions. Separation is fine, but the sound is not very airy – distances between instruments aren’t huge. The space isn’t very wide and the crosstalk is average. It’s easy to notice that there’s a single DAC only, but it’s hard to expect more at this price tag – the holographics is good for this market segment. Cayin N3’s line outThe sound via line out is almost the same – it’s hard to distinguish line out and a headphone out. Leckerton UHA760 made the sound harder, less smooth. With RHA DACAMP L1 low tones were thickened and soundstage was bigger. Line out, therefore, can tune the sound or add more power. The line out is not raw, not neutral. Cayin N3 vs other DAPsN3’s quality is not on par with iBasso DX90, FiiO X5 III and far worse than iBasso DX200. But in comparison with the two first DAPs, the differences are not as huge as the price gap between them. Both X5 III and DX90 are neutral-sounding DAPs, while in case of N3 a pinch of warmth, smoothness and softness can be observed. FiiO’s device is brighter and offers better channel and instrument separation. Dynamics is similar, but X5 III is more airy and the resolution is higher. DX90 provides deeper, more dense bass ; midrange plus treble are also stronger. DX90 uses a dual DAC, so channel separation is improved, the distances between the instruments are bigger and the resolution is higher. N3 sounds more narrow and both channels blur into one, but it’s only noticeable when you got a better DAP to compare. I find Cayin N3 more interesting than FiiO X3K or X1 II. It sounds natural, not digital. X1 II is cheaper, but offers smaller soundstage and lower resolution. X3K (X3 II) is similar to N3 in terms of quality, but with different tuning: brighter, with more accented highs and less present midrange. Cayin’s sound is more pleasant with more forward mids and smooth, soft highs. Moreover, N3 is also smaller and offers Bluetooth connection with aptX support, while X3K doesn’t have BT at all. Cayin N3 vs headphones/IEMsDue to its quite high power and 3-step gain control, Cayin N3 is quite elastic regarding headphones/earphones choice. It will work fine with more-demanding headphones as well as with sensitive IEMs using Balanced Armature drivers (if they are, however, of very high sensitivity, some hiss is audible). N3 doesn’t shine paired with high-end full-size cans, but it performs well with premium portable headphones or IEMs. Nevertheless, it may not work fine with very warm or very dark headphones/earphones, but should communicate well with those neutral. A bit of synergy is required, though. I really like Cayin N3 + AKG K551 tandem. Upper midrange and treble are a bit softened – the sound is more smooth and soft, which I find favorable. Soundstage and instrument arrangement is impressive, dynamics is high and the sound is fast. Focal Spirit Professional also work well with N3 – they become more musical, engaging, with improved dynamics. The situation is worse with Final Sonorus III (but these are very specific headphones) - highs were harsh at times. Etymotic ER-4PT sound a bit warmer, smoother and softer, but remained very detailed and forward. With ER-4S adapter the results were also fine with precise bass, dense mids and well-controlled highs. The sound was still analytical and hi-res, but the tuning has become more natural and musical. The soundstage was, however, average, close and small. Noble Audio 4 featured close midrange, tight bass and rather soft highs. Softening and smoothening helped – syblization (a common issue for Noble 4) decreased. Light hiss was audible (even with the low gain), but wasn’t disturbing, even in more quiet parts of music tracks. Noble Audio Savant are less prone to hissing, but, because of that, their bass is also a bit too tempered. I like Savants paired with other, more neutral DAPs – with Cayin N3 they sound a bit too warm, too soft, too smooth and too calm. Such a tandem still works fine, but not as engaging as iBasso DX90 or FiiO X5 III. Brainwavz B200 are not a good companion either. They are dark, warm, with forward mids and when connected to the N3, they become too dark and too smooth. Fast Delivery and in Perfect Working Order Please also refer to the Pictures as they show the actual item you are receiving, these pictures also form a part of our description, Fast Delivery – We Use 24 Hour DPD As standard and most of our parcels are delivered next day on mainland UK. (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS). Small packages such as games etc, and will be sent via Royal Mail Recorded. For packages over 1 metre we may use Parcelforce 48 If an item is on Auction we will let the auction run, We will not accept offers, please bid as per everyone else. For items that are fixed price, we will not respond to any offers. Ireland - We may charge additional shipping as it costs us more to ship off mainland UK for parcels. International – We only ship international if the item is purchased via Ebays Global Shipping Programme.For collections please visit our store during our operating hours of 9-5PM Product Code ( 038700297416)
?CAYIN N3 HIGH RESOLUTION PORTABLE MUSIC DAP/DAC - UK Seller? This product is used and in excellent condition The screen is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratchesThe casing is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratches supplied in its original box, with a silicon case and charge cable ConstructionCayin N3 is a bar-shaped device with rounded edges. Its housing is made of aluminum while the screen and the operating buttons are surrounded by plastic. The back of the device is lined with faux leather. N3’s dimensions are 100 mm (H) x 54 mm (W) x 13 mm (D). In general, the DAP is just a little bigger than FiiO X1 II. The front side is mainly occupied by a 2.4-inch non-touch screen. It’s a IPS panel with 400x360 px resolution (224 ppi). It’s colorful and the backlight is strong. Colors are fine, fonts and album covers are sharp. Viewing angles are wide enough for a DAP. Below the screen placed are 5 buttons. The middle one is a physical one, big and round. The other buttons are flat, touch-operated, separated by white lines which indicate charging process. Other buttons are arranged on sides. The right flank is filled with 3 buttons that control the playback while on the left edge there are power and volume buttons. The bottom part of the right flank has microSD reader installed and there’s also reset hole on the left edge. Sockets are all located on the bottom edge. There’s a 3.5mm jack/line out on the very left, USB type C port in the middle and SPDIF out on the right. Build quality is high. N3 is not a toy-DAP, but a serious device. Its design, though simple, is also likeable. There are two color options available: blue and matte-black, while cover cases are available in various colours. Ergonomics and handlingUsing a small, 0.1 kg DAP is a very pleasant experience, especially after operating bulky DAPs like iBasso DX200 each day. Cayin N3 is not as tiny as Sandisk Sansas or FiiO M3, but it’s a 100-percent portable device that would squeeze in every pocket. Ergonomics is high – thumb operates the front buttons and easily reaches the side ones. Handling is easy – arrow-buttons are used for scrolling, back button is used for returning one screen up or – when hold – to the home screen. Menu button opens additional options and shortcuts. Memory card slot can be easily accessed – it’s protected by just a plastic cover. Physical buttons are precise and touch buttons ‘answer’ with a vibration. Their contact area is wide, but it’s a pity that they are not illuminated. In addition to that, they are also placed too close to one another, but you can easily become accustomed to it. Changing between headphone and line out is done via settings. USB type C port supports USB On The Go and can also transfer digital audio signal. MicroSD reader supports 256 GB cards, but there’s no internal storage. N3 also works as a USB DAC. In ‘minimum latency’ mode the audio-video synchronization is proper. Bluetooth options are really impressive – aptX codec is supported and N3 can work both as a BT transmitter or receiver. Therefore, one can either pair N3 with earphones and with a smartphone and transfer music from Spotify or Tidal app to IEMs or cans that are connected to the Cayin. Even though Cayin N3 is a simple device with a simple screen, the battery life is mediocre – up to 12 hours with the screen off. Typically the device can be powered on for 8-10 hours. Charging with a 5V/2A adapter takes around 2 hours. Operating systemN3’s operating system is basic and resembles the one used in non-Android FiiO’s DAPs. Home screen consists of 6 icons: library, folders, now playing, music settings, Bluetooth and general settings. The first section provides access to playlists, favorite tracks and library. Another section lets you browse TF card files or USB OTG device ; it can also scan these medias. ‘Now playing’ screen displays covers and useful information on the upper status bar. Music settings allow changing the gain (3 steps), replay gain, gapless, EQ (8 presets + manual mode), 5 digital filters and advanced settings of playback and volume. Bluetooth section features pairing mode with an option to disable aptX. Settings menu offers changing language, themes, USB mode, brightness and firmware update. Menu structure is logical and no options are lacking. Specs? Asahi Kasei AKM4490EN DAC? 2,4” IPS screen, 400x360px? Bluetooth 4.0, aptX, Duplex function? USB type C (OTG support), USB DAC (asynchronous USB Audio 2.0), SPDIF out? 3-step gain, compatible with 16-200? headphones? battery life: up to 12 hours (screen off), charging time: 2 hours (5V/2A adapter)? microSD slot (up to 256 GB)? dimensions: 100 x 54 x 13 mm? weight: 100 g SoundHeadphones/IEMs: Audeze LCD-2 (Double Helix Fusion Complement4, PlusSound X8), MrSpeakers Ether 1.1 oraz Ether C Flow (Forza AudioWorks Noir HPC mk2, DUM), Final Sonorus III, AKG K612 Pro, Focal Spirit Professional, AKG K551, Noble Audio Savant i Noble 4, Etymotic ER-4PT, Brainwavz B200DAC/AMPs and AMPs: Burson Conductor Virtuoso (Sabre), RHA DACAMP L1, AIM SC808, ODAC i O2, Leckerton UHA-760, Zorloo ZuperDACDAPs: FiiO X5 III, iBasso DX200, iBasso DX90Interconnects: Forza AudioWorks Copper Series, KlotzMusic: many genres in various formats including 24-bit and binaural tracks N3 was tested with v1.1 firmware. N3’s sound does not disappoint – it offers high dynamics and high resolution. It’s a neutral DAP, a bit warm, soft and smooth. N3 is also musical and allows for easy-listening – upper midrange or highs aren’t exhausting. The sound is also not dark, slow or distant. On the other hand, the tuning is also not ideally balanced and not very analytical. The amount of details is fine, the resolution is rather high and musicality is more important than music-analysis. Bass is a bit accented in its mid-range – you can’t expect tremendous transition into subbas, but it’s still fine. The lows are not enhanced, but the bass isn’t lacking either. This region is dense, well-controlled, with diversified texture. The lows aren’t dominating and don’t cover other frequency ranges. The sound isn’t also boring – the attack of the lows is good, the bass is fast and dynamic. Music is soft and engaging. Midrange is also smooth, soft and a bit warm. Its lower range is not very highlighted and upper regions are softened, but not rolled off. The tuning is pleasant and non-fatiguing – upper midrange isn’t rough or hissing. The sound is rather natural than neutral – it’s not very analytical, but vivid, revealing many details. Everything stays close, without sharp edges. I prefer neutrality, but N3’s naturalness is also likeable as it works seamlessly with many music genres. High tones are not reduced – N3’s tuning is not dark and not covered. Upper treble are audible, but soft, not harsh at all. The highs are not prone to sibilization and aren’t grainy, but remain smooth. This frequency range is not sharp either. Trebles are well-controlled, precise, not very extended and not very accented. Cayin N3’s tonality is impressive, but the soundstage is not. The latter is circular, with optimal size and proportions. Separation is fine, but the sound is not very airy – distances between instruments aren’t huge. The space isn’t very wide and the crosstalk is average. It’s easy to notice that there’s a single DAC only, but it’s hard to expect more at this price tag – the holographics is good for this market segment. Cayin N3’s line outThe sound via line out is almost the same – it’s hard to distinguish line out and a headphone out. Leckerton UHA760 made the sound harder, less smooth. With RHA DACAMP L1 low tones were thickened and soundstage was bigger. Line out, therefore, can tune the sound or add more power. The line out is not raw, not neutral. Cayin N3 vs other DAPsN3’s quality is not on par with iBasso DX90, FiiO X5 III and far worse than iBasso DX200. But in comparison with the two first DAPs, the differences are not as huge as the price gap between them. Both X5 III and DX90 are neutral-sounding DAPs, while in case of N3 a pinch of warmth, smoothness and softness can be observed. FiiO’s device is brighter and offers better channel and instrument separation. Dynamics is similar, but X5 III is more airy and the resolution is higher. DX90 provides deeper, more dense bass ; midrange plus treble are also stronger. DX90 uses a dual DAC, so channel separation is improved, the distances between the instruments are bigger and the resolution is higher. N3 sounds more narrow and both channels blur into one, but it’s only noticeable when you got a better DAP to compare. I find Cayin N3 more interesting than FiiO X3K or X1 II. It sounds natural, not digital. X1 II is cheaper, but offers smaller soundstage and lower resolution. X3K (X3 II) is similar to N3 in terms of quality, but with different tuning: brighter, with more accented highs and less present midrange. Cayin’s sound is more pleasant with more forward mids and smooth, soft highs. Moreover, N3 is also smaller and offers Bluetooth connection with aptX support, while X3K doesn’t have BT at all. Cayin N3 vs headphones/IEMsDue to its quite high power and 3-step gain control, Cayin N3 is quite elastic regarding headphones/earphones choice. It will work fine with more-demanding headphones as well as with sensitive IEMs using Balanced Armature drivers (if they are, however, of very high sensitivity, some hiss is audible). N3 doesn’t shine paired with high-end full-size cans, but it performs well with premium portable headphones or IEMs. Nevertheless, it may not work fine with very warm or very dark headphones/earphones, but should communicate well with those neutral. A bit of synergy is required, though. I really like Cayin N3 + AKG K551 tandem. Upper midrange and treble are a bit softened – the sound is more smooth and soft, which I find favorable. Soundstage and instrument arrangement is impressive, dynamics is high and the sound is fast. Focal Spirit Professional also work well with N3 – they become more musical, engaging, with improved dynamics. The situation is worse with Final Sonorus III (but these are very specific headphones) - highs were harsh at times. Etymotic ER-4PT sound a bit warmer, smoother and softer, but remained very detailed and forward. With ER-4S adapter the results were also fine with precise bass, dense mids and well-controlled highs. The sound was still analytical and hi-res, but the tuning has become more natural and musical. The soundstage was, however, average, close and small. Noble Audio 4 featured close midrange, tight bass and rather soft highs. Softening and smoothening helped – syblization (a common issue for Noble 4) decreased. Light hiss was audible (even with the low gain), but wasn’t disturbing, even in more quiet parts of music tracks. Noble Audio Savant are less prone to hissing, but, because of that, their bass is also a bit too tempered. I like Savants paired with other, more neutral DAPs – with Cayin N3 they sound a bit too warm, too soft, too smooth and too calm. Such a tandem still works fine, but not as engaging as iBasso DX90 or FiiO X5 III. Brainwavz B200 are not a good companion either. They are dark, warm, with forward mids and when connected to the N3, they become too dark and too smooth. Fast Delivery and in Perfect Working Order Please also refer to the Pictures as they show the actual item you are receiving, these pictures also form a part of our description, Fast Delivery – We Use 24 Hour DPD As standard and most of our parcels are delivered next day on mainland UK. (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS). Small packages such as games etc, and will be sent via Royal Mail Recorded. For packages over 1 metre we may use Parcelforce 48 If an item is on Auction we will let the auction run, We will not accept offers, please bid as per everyone else. For items that are fixed price, we will not respond to any offers. Ireland - We may charge additional shipping as it costs us more to ship off mainland UK for parcels. International – We only ship international if the item is purchased via Ebays Global Shipping Programme.For collections please visit our store during our operating hours of 9-5PM Product Code ( 038700297416)
Cayin RU7 Portable DAC & KH-Verstärker | Balanced Out | Rechnung (August 2023) Ich denke ich muss nicht viel über diesen portablen DAC schreiben. Ein wirklich top DAC für mobile Geräte (Android und iOS). Er klingt wirklich toll und wurde in diversen Tests hoch gelobt. Er besitzt neben dem 3,5mm Klinkenanschluss auch auch einen 4.4mm Balanced-Anschluss, was meiner Meinung nach den Klang noch einmal verbessert. Ich selbst habe den DAC nur zu Testzwecken genutzt und verkaufe diesen nun, da ich mich für einen stationären DAC mit Stromanschluss entschieden habe. I ship worldwide.Please ask for shipping fee. Es handelt sich um einen Privatverkauf aus einem tierfreien Nichtraucherhaushalt. Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Gewährleistung. Für Transportschäden übernehme ich keine Haftung. Herstellerinfos (ohne Gewähr auf Richtigkeit):Digital-Analog-Wandler mit Kopfhörerverstärker1-Bit diskreter R-2R-Widerstands-Leiter-D/A-WandlerHi-Res Audio mit bis zu 32Bit/384kHz und DSD256 (Quad-DSD)Der richtige Kopfhöreranschluss für überragenden Klang: Mit 3.5 mm Klinke (Single-Ended) sowie 4.4 mm (Balanced) - macht es Dir der Cayin RU7 leicht, die optimale Verbindung zu Deinem Kopfhörer herzustellen.Leistungsstarker Verstärker - Mit einer Spitzenleistung von bis zu 400 mW an 32 Ohm liefert der RU7 ausreichend PowerBedienung: am Gerät - Hardware Lautstärke +/- TasteKompatibel mit Android-, iOS-Geräten sowie PC und MACKompaktes CNC-Aluminium-Gehäuse mit OLED-BildschirmAuflösung: bis zu 32Bit/384kHzAusführung / Farbe: SchwarzD/A-Wandler: Fully Discrete R-2RGeeignet für: mobilLeistung: 160 mW an 32 OhmLeistung (symmetrisch): 400 mW an 32 OhmUSB: 1x USB-CHighlights: DSD, KopfhöreranschlussArtikelgewicht: 0,03 kgLänge × Breite × Höhe: 2,40 × 6,60 × 1,20 cm
?CAYIN N3 HIGH RESOLUTION PORTABLE MUSIC DAP/DAC - UK Seller? This product is used and in excellent condition The screen is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratchesThe casing is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratches supplied in its original box, with a silicon case and charge cable ConstructionCayin N3 is a bar-shaped device with rounded edges. Its housing is made of aluminum while the screen and the operating buttons are surrounded by plastic. The back of the device is lined with faux leather. N3’s dimensions are 100 mm (H) x 54 mm (W) x 13 mm (D). In general, the DAP is just a little bigger than FiiO X1 II. The front side is mainly occupied by a 2.4-inch non-touch screen. It’s a IPS panel with 400x360 px resolution (224 ppi). It’s colorful and the backlight is strong. Colors are fine, fonts and album covers are sharp. Viewing angles are wide enough for a DAP. Below the screen placed are 5 buttons. The middle one is a physical one, big and round. The other buttons are flat, touch-operated, separated by white lines which indicate charging process. Other buttons are arranged on sides. The right flank is filled with 3 buttons that control the playback while on the left edge there are power and volume buttons. The bottom part of the right flank has microSD reader installed and there’s also reset hole on the left edge. Sockets are all located on the bottom edge. There’s a 3.5mm jack/line out on the very left, USB type C port in the middle and SPDIF out on the right. Build quality is high. N3 is not a toy-DAP, but a serious device. Its design, though simple, is also likeable. There are two color options available: blue and matte-black, while cover cases are available in various colours. Ergonomics and handlingUsing a small, 0.1 kg DAP is a very pleasant experience, especially after operating bulky DAPs like iBasso DX200 each day. Cayin N3 is not as tiny as Sandisk Sansas or FiiO M3, but it’s a 100-percent portable device that would squeeze in every pocket. Ergonomics is high – thumb operates the front buttons and easily reaches the side ones. Handling is easy – arrow-buttons are used for scrolling, back button is used for returning one screen up or – when hold – to the home screen. Menu button opens additional options and shortcuts. Memory card slot can be easily accessed – it’s protected by just a plastic cover. Physical buttons are precise and touch buttons ‘answer’ with a vibration. Their contact area is wide, but it’s a pity that they are not illuminated. In addition to that, they are also placed too close to one another, but you can easily become accustomed to it. Changing between headphone and line out is done via settings. USB type C port supports USB On The Go and can also transfer digital audio signal. MicroSD reader supports 256 GB cards, but there’s no internal storage. N3 also works as a USB DAC. In ‘minimum latency’ mode the audio-video synchronization is proper. Bluetooth options are really impressive – aptX codec is supported and N3 can work both as a BT transmitter or receiver. Therefore, one can either pair N3 with earphones and with a smartphone and transfer music from Spotify or Tidal app to IEMs or cans that are connected to the Cayin. Even though Cayin N3 is a simple device with a simple screen, the battery life is mediocre – up to 12 hours with the screen off. Typically the device can be powered on for 8-10 hours. Charging with a 5V/2A adapter takes around 2 hours. Operating systemN3’s operating system is basic and resembles the one used in non-Android FiiO’s DAPs. Home screen consists of 6 icons: library, folders, now playing, music settings, Bluetooth and general settings. The first section provides access to playlists, favorite tracks and library. Another section lets you browse TF card files or USB OTG device ; it can also scan these medias. ‘Now playing’ screen displays covers and useful information on the upper status bar. Music settings allow changing the gain (3 steps), replay gain, gapless, EQ (8 presets + manual mode), 5 digital filters and advanced settings of playback and volume. Bluetooth section features pairing mode with an option to disable aptX. Settings menu offers changing language, themes, USB mode, brightness and firmware update. Menu structure is logical and no options are lacking. Specs? Asahi Kasei AKM4490EN DAC? 2,4” IPS screen, 400x360px? Bluetooth 4.0, aptX, Duplex function? USB type C (OTG support), USB DAC (asynchronous USB Audio 2.0), SPDIF out? 3-step gain, compatible with 16-200? headphones? battery life: up to 12 hours (screen off), charging time: 2 hours (5V/2A adapter)? microSD slot (up to 256 GB)? dimensions: 100 x 54 x 13 mm? weight: 100 g SoundHeadphones/IEMs: Audeze LCD-2 (Double Helix Fusion Complement4, PlusSound X8), MrSpeakers Ether 1.1 oraz Ether C Flow (Forza AudioWorks Noir HPC mk2, DUM), Final Sonorus III, AKG K612 Pro, Focal Spirit Professional, AKG K551, Noble Audio Savant i Noble 4, Etymotic ER-4PT, Brainwavz B200DAC/AMPs and AMPs: Burson Conductor Virtuoso (Sabre), RHA DACAMP L1, AIM SC808, ODAC i O2, Leckerton UHA-760, Zorloo ZuperDACDAPs: FiiO X5 III, iBasso DX200, iBasso DX90Interconnects: Forza AudioWorks Copper Series, KlotzMusic: many genres in various formats including 24-bit and binaural tracks N3 was tested with v1.1 firmware. N3’s sound does not disappoint – it offers high dynamics and high resolution. It’s a neutral DAP, a bit warm, soft and smooth. N3 is also musical and allows for easy-listening – upper midrange or highs aren’t exhausting. The sound is also not dark, slow or distant. On the other hand, the tuning is also not ideally balanced and not very analytical. The amount of details is fine, the resolution is rather high and musicality is more important than music-analysis. Bass is a bit accented in its mid-range – you can’t expect tremendous transition into subbas, but it’s still fine. The lows are not enhanced, but the bass isn’t lacking either. This region is dense, well-controlled, with diversified texture. The lows aren’t dominating and don’t cover other frequency ranges. The sound isn’t also boring – the attack of the lows is good, the bass is fast and dynamic. Music is soft and engaging. Midrange is also smooth, soft and a bit warm. Its lower range is not very highlighted and upper regions are softened, but not rolled off. The tuning is pleasant and non-fatiguing – upper midrange isn’t rough or hissing. The sound is rather natural than neutral – it’s not very analytical, but vivid, revealing many details. Everything stays close, without sharp edges. I prefer neutrality, but N3’s naturalness is also likeable as it works seamlessly with many music genres. High tones are not reduced – N3’s tuning is not dark and not covered. Upper treble are audible, but soft, not harsh at all. The highs are not prone to sibilization and aren’t grainy, but remain smooth. This frequency range is not sharp either. Trebles are well-controlled, precise, not very extended and not very accented. Cayin N3’s tonality is impressive, but the soundstage is not. The latter is circular, with optimal size and proportions. Separation is fine, but the sound is not very airy – distances between instruments aren’t huge. The space isn’t very wide and the crosstalk is average. It’s easy to notice that there’s a single DAC only, but it’s hard to expect more at this price tag – the holographics is good for this market segment. Cayin N3’s line outThe sound via line out is almost the same – it’s hard to distinguish line out and a headphone out. Leckerton UHA760 made the sound harder, less smooth. With RHA DACAMP L1 low tones were thickened and soundstage was bigger. Line out, therefore, can tune the sound or add more power. The line out is not raw, not neutral. Cayin N3 vs other DAPsN3’s quality is not on par with iBasso DX90, FiiO X5 III and far worse than iBasso DX200. But in comparison with the two first DAPs, the differences are not as huge as the price gap between them. Both X5 III and DX90 are neutral-sounding DAPs, while in case of N3 a pinch of warmth, smoothness and softness can be observed. FiiO’s device is brighter and offers better channel and instrument separation. Dynamics is similar, but X5 III is more airy and the resolution is higher. DX90 provides deeper, more dense bass ; midrange plus treble are also stronger. DX90 uses a dual DAC, so channel separation is improved, the distances between the instruments are bigger and the resolution is higher. N3 sounds more narrow and both channels blur into one, but it’s only noticeable when you got a better DAP to compare. I find Cayin N3 more interesting than FiiO X3K or X1 II. It sounds natural, not digital. X1 II is cheaper, but offers smaller soundstage and lower resolution. X3K (X3 II) is similar to N3 in terms of quality, but with different tuning: brighter, with more accented highs and less present midrange. Cayin’s sound is more pleasant with more forward mids and smooth, soft highs. Moreover, N3 is also smaller and offers Bluetooth connection with aptX support, while X3K doesn’t have BT at all. Cayin N3 vs headphones/IEMsDue to its quite high power and 3-step gain control, Cayin N3 is quite elastic regarding headphones/earphones choice. It will work fine with more-demanding headphones as well as with sensitive IEMs using Balanced Armature drivers (if they are, however, of very high sensitivity, some hiss is audible). N3 doesn’t shine paired with high-end full-size cans, but it performs well with premium portable headphones or IEMs. Nevertheless, it may not work fine with very warm or very dark headphones/earphones, but should communicate well with those neutral. A bit of synergy is required, though. I really like Cayin N3 + AKG K551 tandem. Upper midrange and treble are a bit softened – the sound is more smooth and soft, which I find favorable. Soundstage and instrument arrangement is impressive, dynamics is high and the sound is fast. Focal Spirit Professional also work well with N3 – they become more musical, engaging, with improved dynamics. The situation is worse with Final Sonorus III (but these are very specific headphones) - highs were harsh at times. Etymotic ER-4PT sound a bit warmer, smoother and softer, but remained very detailed and forward. With ER-4S adapter the results were also fine with precise bass, dense mids and well-controlled highs. The sound was still analytical and hi-res, but the tuning has become more natural and musical. The soundstage was, however, average, close and small. Noble Audio 4 featured close midrange, tight bass and rather soft highs. Softening and smoothening helped – syblization (a common issue for Noble 4) decreased. Light hiss was audible (even with the low gain), but wasn’t disturbing, even in more quiet parts of music tracks. Noble Audio Savant are less prone to hissing, but, because of that, their bass is also a bit too tempered. I like Savants paired with other, more neutral DAPs – with Cayin N3 they sound a bit too warm, too soft, too smooth and too calm. Such a tandem still works fine, but not as engaging as iBasso DX90 or FiiO X5 III. Brainwavz B200 are not a good companion either. They are dark, warm, with forward mids and when connected to the N3, they become too dark and too smooth. Fast Delivery and in Perfect Working Order Please also refer to the Pictures as they show the actual item you are receiving, these pictures also form a part of our description, Fast Delivery – We Use 24 Hour DPD As standard and most of our parcels are delivered next day on mainland UK. (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS). Small packages such as games etc, and will be sent via Royal Mail Recorded. For packages over 1 metre we may use Parcelforce 48 If an item is on Auction we will let the auction run, We will not accept offers, please bid as per everyone else. For items that are fixed price, we will not respond to any offers. Ireland - We may charge additional shipping as it costs us more to ship off mainland UK for parcels. International – We only ship international if the item is purchased via Ebays Global Shipping Programme.For collections please visit our store during our operating hours of 9-5PM Product Code ( 038700297416)
?CAYIN N3 HIGH RESOLUTION PORTABLE MUSIC DAP/DAC - UK Seller? This product is used and in excellent condition The screen is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratchesThe casing is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratches supplied in its original box, with a silicon case and charge cable ConstructionCayin N3 is a bar-shaped device with rounded edges. Its housing is made of aluminum while the screen and the operating buttons are surrounded by plastic. The back of the device is lined with faux leather. N3’s dimensions are 100 mm (H) x 54 mm (W) x 13 mm (D). In general, the DAP is just a little bigger than FiiO X1 II. The front side is mainly occupied by a 2.4-inch non-touch screen. It’s a IPS panel with 400x360 px resolution (224 ppi). It’s colorful and the backlight is strong. Colors are fine, fonts and album covers are sharp. Viewing angles are wide enough for a DAP. Below the screen placed are 5 buttons. The middle one is a physical one, big and round. The other buttons are flat, touch-operated, separated by white lines which indicate charging process. Other buttons are arranged on sides. The right flank is filled with 3 buttons that control the playback while on the left edge there are power and volume buttons. The bottom part of the right flank has microSD reader installed and there’s also reset hole on the left edge. Sockets are all located on the bottom edge. There’s a 3.5mm jack/line out on the very left, USB type C port in the middle and SPDIF out on the right. Build quality is high. N3 is not a toy-DAP, but a serious device. Its design, though simple, is also likeable. There are two color options available: blue and matte-black, while cover cases are available in various colours. Ergonomics and handlingUsing a small, 0.1 kg DAP is a very pleasant experience, especially after operating bulky DAPs like iBasso DX200 each day. Cayin N3 is not as tiny as Sandisk Sansas or FiiO M3, but it’s a 100-percent portable device that would squeeze in every pocket. Ergonomics is high – thumb operates the front buttons and easily reaches the side ones. Handling is easy – arrow-buttons are used for scrolling, back button is used for returning one screen up or – when hold – to the home screen. Menu button opens additional options and shortcuts. Memory card slot can be easily accessed – it’s protected by just a plastic cover. Physical buttons are precise and touch buttons ‘answer’ with a vibration. Their contact area is wide, but it’s a pity that they are not illuminated. In addition to that, they are also placed too close to one another, but you can easily become accustomed to it. Changing between headphone and line out is done via settings. USB type C port supports USB On The Go and can also transfer digital audio signal. MicroSD reader supports 256 GB cards, but there’s no internal storage. N3 also works as a USB DAC. In ‘minimum latency’ mode the audio-video synchronization is proper. Bluetooth options are really impressive – aptX codec is supported and N3 can work both as a BT transmitter or receiver. Therefore, one can either pair N3 with earphones and with a smartphone and transfer music from Spotify or Tidal app to IEMs or cans that are connected to the Cayin. Even though Cayin N3 is a simple device with a simple screen, the battery life is mediocre – up to 12 hours with the screen off. Typically the device can be powered on for 8-10 hours. Charging with a 5V/2A adapter takes around 2 hours. Operating systemN3’s operating system is basic and resembles the one used in non-Android FiiO’s DAPs. Home screen consists of 6 icons: library, folders, now playing, music settings, Bluetooth and general settings. The first section provides access to playlists, favorite tracks and library. Another section lets you browse TF card files or USB OTG device ; it can also scan these medias. ‘Now playing’ screen displays covers and useful information on the upper status bar. Music settings allow changing the gain (3 steps), replay gain, gapless, EQ (8 presets + manual mode), 5 digital filters and advanced settings of playback and volume. Bluetooth section features pairing mode with an option to disable aptX. Settings menu offers changing language, themes, USB mode, brightness and firmware update. Menu structure is logical and no options are lacking. Specs? Asahi Kasei AKM4490EN DAC? 2,4” IPS screen, 400x360px? Bluetooth 4.0, aptX, Duplex function? USB type C (OTG support), USB DAC (asynchronous USB Audio 2.0), SPDIF out? 3-step gain, compatible with 16-200? headphones? battery life: up to 12 hours (screen off), charging time: 2 hours (5V/2A adapter)? microSD slot (up to 256 GB)? dimensions: 100 x 54 x 13 mm? weight: 100 g SoundHeadphones/IEMs: Audeze LCD-2 (Double Helix Fusion Complement4, PlusSound X8), MrSpeakers Ether 1.1 oraz Ether C Flow (Forza AudioWorks Noir HPC mk2, DUM), Final Sonorus III, AKG K612 Pro, Focal Spirit Professional, AKG K551, Noble Audio Savant i Noble 4, Etymotic ER-4PT, Brainwavz B200DAC/AMPs and AMPs: Burson Conductor Virtuoso (Sabre), RHA DACAMP L1, AIM SC808, ODAC i O2, Leckerton UHA-760, Zorloo ZuperDACDAPs: FiiO X5 III, iBasso DX200, iBasso DX90Interconnects: Forza AudioWorks Copper Series, KlotzMusic: many genres in various formats including 24-bit and binaural tracks N3 was tested with v1.1 firmware. N3’s sound does not disappoint – it offers high dynamics and high resolution. It’s a neutral DAP, a bit warm, soft and smooth. N3 is also musical and allows for easy-listening – upper midrange or highs aren’t exhausting. The sound is also not dark, slow or distant. On the other hand, the tuning is also not ideally balanced and not very analytical. The amount of details is fine, the resolution is rather high and musicality is more important than music-analysis. Bass is a bit accented in its mid-range – you can’t expect tremendous transition into subbas, but it’s still fine. The lows are not enhanced, but the bass isn’t lacking either. This region is dense, well-controlled, with diversified texture. The lows aren’t dominating and don’t cover other frequency ranges. The sound isn’t also boring – the attack of the lows is good, the bass is fast and dynamic. Music is soft and engaging. Midrange is also smooth, soft and a bit warm. Its lower range is not very highlighted and upper regions are softened, but not rolled off. The tuning is pleasant and non-fatiguing – upper midrange isn’t rough or hissing. The sound is rather natural than neutral – it’s not very analytical, but vivid, revealing many details. Everything stays close, without sharp edges. I prefer neutrality, but N3’s naturalness is also likeable as it works seamlessly with many music genres. High tones are not reduced – N3’s tuning is not dark and not covered. Upper treble are audible, but soft, not harsh at all. The highs are not prone to sibilization and aren’t grainy, but remain smooth. This frequency range is not sharp either. Trebles are well-controlled, precise, not very extended and not very accented. Cayin N3’s tonality is impressive, but the soundstage is not. The latter is circular, with optimal size and proportions. Separation is fine, but the sound is not very airy – distances between instruments aren’t huge. The space isn’t very wide and the crosstalk is average. It’s easy to notice that there’s a single DAC only, but it’s hard to expect more at this price tag – the holographics is good for this market segment. Cayin N3’s line outThe sound via line out is almost the same – it’s hard to distinguish line out and a headphone out. Leckerton UHA760 made the sound harder, less smooth. With RHA DACAMP L1 low tones were thickened and soundstage was bigger. Line out, therefore, can tune the sound or add more power. The line out is not raw, not neutral. Cayin N3 vs other DAPsN3’s quality is not on par with iBasso DX90, FiiO X5 III and far worse than iBasso DX200. But in comparison with the two first DAPs, the differences are not as huge as the price gap between them. Both X5 III and DX90 are neutral-sounding DAPs, while in case of N3 a pinch of warmth, smoothness and softness can be observed. FiiO’s device is brighter and offers better channel and instrument separation. Dynamics is similar, but X5 III is more airy and the resolution is higher. DX90 provides deeper, more dense bass ; midrange plus treble are also stronger. DX90 uses a dual DAC, so channel separation is improved, the distances between the instruments are bigger and the resolution is higher. N3 sounds more narrow and both channels blur into one, but it’s only noticeable when you got a better DAP to compare. I find Cayin N3 more interesting than FiiO X3K or X1 II. It sounds natural, not digital. X1 II is cheaper, but offers smaller soundstage and lower resolution. X3K (X3 II) is similar to N3 in terms of quality, but with different tuning: brighter, with more accented highs and less present midrange. Cayin’s sound is more pleasant with more forward mids and smooth, soft highs. Moreover, N3 is also smaller and offers Bluetooth connection with aptX support, while X3K doesn’t have BT at all. Cayin N3 vs headphones/IEMsDue to its quite high power and 3-step gain control, Cayin N3 is quite elastic regarding headphones/earphones choice. It will work fine with more-demanding headphones as well as with sensitive IEMs using Balanced Armature drivers (if they are, however, of very high sensitivity, some hiss is audible). N3 doesn’t shine paired with high-end full-size cans, but it performs well with premium portable headphones or IEMs. Nevertheless, it may not work fine with very warm or very dark headphones/earphones, but should communicate well with those neutral. A bit of synergy is required, though. I really like Cayin N3 + AKG K551 tandem. Upper midrange and treble are a bit softened – the sound is more smooth and soft, which I find favorable. Soundstage and instrument arrangement is impressive, dynamics is high and the sound is fast. Focal Spirit Professional also work well with N3 – they become more musical, engaging, with improved dynamics. The situation is worse with Final Sonorus III (but these are very specific headphones) - highs were harsh at times. Etymotic ER-4PT sound a bit warmer, smoother and softer, but remained very detailed and forward. With ER-4S adapter the results were also fine with precise bass, dense mids and well-controlled highs. The sound was still analytical and hi-res, but the tuning has become more natural and musical. The soundstage was, however, average, close and small. Noble Audio 4 featured close midrange, tight bass and rather soft highs. Softening and smoothening helped – syblization (a common issue for Noble 4) decreased. Light hiss was audible (even with the low gain), but wasn’t disturbing, even in more quiet parts of music tracks. Noble Audio Savant are less prone to hissing, but, because of that, their bass is also a bit too tempered. I like Savants paired with other, more neutral DAPs – with Cayin N3 they sound a bit too warm, too soft, too smooth and too calm. Such a tandem still works fine, but not as engaging as iBasso DX90 or FiiO X5 III. Brainwavz B200 are not a good companion either. They are dark, warm, with forward mids and when connected to the N3, they become too dark and too smooth. Fast Delivery and in Perfect Working Order Please also refer to the Pictures as they show the actual item you are receiving, these pictures also form a part of our description, Fast Delivery – We Use 24 Hour DPD As standard and most of our parcels are delivered next day on mainland UK. (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS). Small packages such as games etc, and will be sent via Royal Mail Recorded. For packages over 1 metre we may use Parcelforce 48 If an item is on Auction we will let the auction run, We will not accept offers, please bid as per everyone else. For items that are fixed price, we will not respond to any offers. Ireland - We may charge additional shipping as it costs us more to ship off mainland UK for parcels. International – We only ship international if the item is purchased via Ebays Global Shipping Programme.For collections please visit our store during our operating hours of 9-5PM Product Code ( 038700297416)
?CAYIN N3 HIGH RESOLUTION PORTABLE MUSIC DAP/DAC - UK Seller? This product is used and in excellent condition The screen is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratchesThe casing is in excellent condition, with no marks or scratches supplied in its original box, with a silicon case and charge cable ConstructionCayin N3 is a bar-shaped device with rounded edges. Its housing is made of aluminum while the screen and the operating buttons are surrounded by plastic. The back of the device is lined with faux leather. N3’s dimensions are 100 mm (H) x 54 mm (W) x 13 mm (D). In general, the DAP is just a little bigger than FiiO X1 II. The front side is mainly occupied by a 2.4-inch non-touch screen. It’s a IPS panel with 400x360 px resolution (224 ppi). It’s colorful and the backlight is strong. Colors are fine, fonts and album covers are sharp. Viewing angles are wide enough for a DAP. Below the screen placed are 5 buttons. The middle one is a physical one, big and round. The other buttons are flat, touch-operated, separated by white lines which indicate charging process. Other buttons are arranged on sides. The right flank is filled with 3 buttons that control the playback while on the left edge there are power and volume buttons. The bottom part of the right flank has microSD reader installed and there’s also reset hole on the left edge. Sockets are all located on the bottom edge. There’s a 3.5mm jack/line out on the very left, USB type C port in the middle and SPDIF out on the right. Build quality is high. N3 is not a toy-DAP, but a serious device. Its design, though simple, is also likeable. There are two color options available: blue and matte-black, while cover cases are available in various colours. Ergonomics and handlingUsing a small, 0.1 kg DAP is a very pleasant experience, especially after operating bulky DAPs like iBasso DX200 each day. Cayin N3 is not as tiny as Sandisk Sansas or FiiO M3, but it’s a 100-percent portable device that would squeeze in every pocket. Ergonomics is high – thumb operates the front buttons and easily reaches the side ones. Handling is easy – arrow-buttons are used for scrolling, back button is used for returning one screen up or – when hold – to the home screen. Menu button opens additional options and shortcuts. Memory card slot can be easily accessed – it’s protected by just a plastic cover. Physical buttons are precise and touch buttons ‘answer’ with a vibration. Their contact area is wide, but it’s a pity that they are not illuminated. In addition to that, they are also placed too close to one another, but you can easily become accustomed to it. Changing between headphone and line out is done via settings. USB type C port supports USB On The Go and can also transfer digital audio signal. MicroSD reader supports 256 GB cards, but there’s no internal storage. N3 also works as a USB DAC. In ‘minimum latency’ mode the audio-video synchronization is proper. Bluetooth options are really impressive – aptX codec is supported and N3 can work both as a BT transmitter or receiver. Therefore, one can either pair N3 with earphones and with a smartphone and transfer music from Spotify or Tidal app to IEMs or cans that are connected to the Cayin. Even though Cayin N3 is a simple device with a simple screen, the battery life is mediocre – up to 12 hours with the screen off. Typically the device can be powered on for 8-10 hours. Charging with a 5V/2A adapter takes around 2 hours. Operating systemN3’s operating system is basic and resembles the one used in non-Android FiiO’s DAPs. Home screen consists of 6 icons: library, folders, now playing, music settings, Bluetooth and general settings. The first section provides access to playlists, favorite tracks and library. Another section lets you browse TF card files or USB OTG device ; it can also scan these medias. ‘Now playing’ screen displays covers and useful information on the upper status bar. Music settings allow changing the gain (3 steps), replay gain, gapless, EQ (8 presets + manual mode), 5 digital filters and advanced settings of playback and volume. Bluetooth section features pairing mode with an option to disable aptX. Settings menu offers changing language, themes, USB mode, brightness and firmware update. Menu structure is logical and no options are lacking. Specs? Asahi Kasei AKM4490EN DAC? 2,4” IPS screen, 400x360px? Bluetooth 4.0, aptX, Duplex function? USB type C (OTG support), USB DAC (asynchronous USB Audio 2.0), SPDIF out? 3-step gain, compatible with 16-200? headphones? battery life: up to 12 hours (screen off), charging time: 2 hours (5V/2A adapter)? microSD slot (up to 256 GB)? dimensions: 100 x 54 x 13 mm? weight: 100 g SoundHeadphones/IEMs: Audeze LCD-2 (Double Helix Fusion Complement4, PlusSound X8), MrSpeakers Ether 1.1 oraz Ether C Flow (Forza AudioWorks Noir HPC mk2, DUM), Final Sonorus III, AKG K612 Pro, Focal Spirit Professional, AKG K551, Noble Audio Savant i Noble 4, Etymotic ER-4PT, Brainwavz B200DAC/AMPs and AMPs: Burson Conductor Virtuoso (Sabre), RHA DACAMP L1, AIM SC808, ODAC i O2, Leckerton UHA-760, Zorloo ZuperDACDAPs: FiiO X5 III, iBasso DX200, iBasso DX90Interconnects: Forza AudioWorks Copper Series, KlotzMusic: many genres in various formats including 24-bit and binaural tracks N3 was tested with v1.1 firmware. N3’s sound does not disappoint – it offers high dynamics and high resolution. It’s a neutral DAP, a bit warm, soft and smooth. N3 is also musical and allows for easy-listening – upper midrange or highs aren’t exhausting. The sound is also not dark, slow or distant. On the other hand, the tuning is also not ideally balanced and not very analytical. The amount of details is fine, the resolution is rather high and musicality is more important than music-analysis. Bass is a bit accented in its mid-range – you can’t expect tremendous transition into subbas, but it’s still fine. The lows are not enhanced, but the bass isn’t lacking either. This region is dense, well-controlled, with diversified texture. The lows aren’t dominating and don’t cover other frequency ranges. The sound isn’t also boring – the attack of the lows is good, the bass is fast and dynamic. Music is soft and engaging. Midrange is also smooth, soft and a bit warm. Its lower range is not very highlighted and upper regions are softened, but not rolled off. The tuning is pleasant and non-fatiguing – upper midrange isn’t rough or hissing. The sound is rather natural than neutral – it’s not very analytical, but vivid, revealing many details. Everything stays close, without sharp edges. I prefer neutrality, but N3’s naturalness is also likeable as it works seamlessly with many music genres. High tones are not reduced – N3’s tuning is not dark and not covered. Upper treble are audible, but soft, not harsh at all. The highs are not prone to sibilization and aren’t grainy, but remain smooth. This frequency range is not sharp either. Trebles are well-controlled, precise, not very extended and not very accented. Cayin N3’s tonality is impressive, but the soundstage is not. The latter is circular, with optimal size and proportions. Separation is fine, but the sound is not very airy – distances between instruments aren’t huge. The space isn’t very wide and the crosstalk is average. It’s easy to notice that there’s a single DAC only, but it’s hard to expect more at this price tag – the holographics is good for this market segment. Cayin N3’s line outThe sound via line out is almost the same – it’s hard to distinguish line out and a headphone out. Leckerton UHA760 made the sound harder, less smooth. With RHA DACAMP L1 low tones were thickened and soundstage was bigger. Line out, therefore, can tune the sound or add more power. The line out is not raw, not neutral. Cayin N3 vs other DAPsN3’s quality is not on par with iBasso DX90, FiiO X5 III and far worse than iBasso DX200. But in comparison with the two first DAPs, the differences are not as huge as the price gap between them. Both X5 III and DX90 are neutral-sounding DAPs, while in case of N3 a pinch of warmth, smoothness and softness can be observed. FiiO’s device is brighter and offers better channel and instrument separation. Dynamics is similar, but X5 III is more airy and the resolution is higher. DX90 provides deeper, more dense bass ; midrange plus treble are also stronger. DX90 uses a dual DAC, so channel separation is improved, the distances between the instruments are bigger and the resolution is higher. N3 sounds more narrow and both channels blur into one, but it’s only noticeable when you got a better DAP to compare. I find Cayin N3 more interesting than FiiO X3K or X1 II. It sounds natural, not digital. X1 II is cheaper, but offers smaller soundstage and lower resolution. X3K (X3 II) is similar to N3 in terms of quality, but with different tuning: brighter, with more accented highs and less present midrange. Cayin’s sound is more pleasant with more forward mids and smooth, soft highs. Moreover, N3 is also smaller and offers Bluetooth connection with aptX support, while X3K doesn’t have BT at all. Cayin N3 vs headphones/IEMsDue to its quite high power and 3-step gain control, Cayin N3 is quite elastic regarding headphones/earphones choice. It will work fine with more-demanding headphones as well as with sensitive IEMs using Balanced Armature drivers (if they are, however, of very high sensitivity, some hiss is audible). N3 doesn’t shine paired with high-end full-size cans, but it performs well with premium portable headphones or IEMs. Nevertheless, it may not work fine with very warm or very dark headphones/earphones, but should communicate well with those neutral. A bit of synergy is required, though. I really like Cayin N3 + AKG K551 tandem. Upper midrange and treble are a bit softened – the sound is more smooth and soft, which I find favorable. Soundstage and instrument arrangement is impressive, dynamics is high and the sound is fast. Focal Spirit Professional also work well with N3 – they become more musical, engaging, with improved dynamics. The situation is worse with Final Sonorus III (but these are very specific headphones) - highs were harsh at times. Etymotic ER-4PT sound a bit warmer, smoother and softer, but remained very detailed and forward. With ER-4S adapter the results were also fine with precise bass, dense mids and well-controlled highs. The sound was still analytical and hi-res, but the tuning has become more natural and musical. The soundstage was, however, average, close and small. Noble Audio 4 featured close midrange, tight bass and rather soft highs. Softening and smoothening helped – syblization (a common issue for Noble 4) decreased. Light hiss was audible (even with the low gain), but wasn’t disturbing, even in more quiet parts of music tracks. Noble Audio Savant are less prone to hissing, but, because of that, their bass is also a bit too tempered. I like Savants paired with other, more neutral DAPs – with Cayin N3 they sound a bit too warm, too soft, too smooth and too calm. Such a tandem still works fine, but not as engaging as iBasso DX90 or FiiO X5 III. Brainwavz B200 are not a good companion either. They are dark, warm, with forward mids and when connected to the N3, they become too dark and too smooth. Fast Delivery and in Perfect Working Order Please also refer to the Pictures as they show the actual item you are receiving, these pictures also form a part of our description, Fast Delivery – We Use 24 Hour DPD As standard and most of our parcels are delivered next day on mainland UK. (EXCLUDING WEEKENDS). Small packages such as games etc, and will be sent via Royal Mail Recorded. For packages over 1 metre we may use Parcelforce 48 If an item is on Auction we will let the auction run, We will not accept offers, please bid as per everyone else. For items that are fixed price, we will not respond to any offers. Ireland - We may charge additional shipping as it costs us more to ship off mainland UK for parcels. International – We only ship international if the item is purchased via Ebays Global Shipping Programme.For collections please visit our store during our operating hours of 9-5PM Product Code ( 038700297416)
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