The Cayin C5 portable power house.
Sep 12, 2014 at 12:07 PM Post #302 of 2,420
May well have to board the train for this one.... I am only using a iphone 4 at the moment which I have used with a SR71 in the past and the sound was fantastic.
 
So I am aware of how a really good amp can transform the sound.......
 
Sep 12, 2014 at 12:15 PM Post #303 of 2,420
Overheating problem solved: it needs a 2A charger. An iPad2 charger works very well indeed!

To Cayin: a English translation of the instructions would be very much appreciated by us Laowais!

Currently enjoying it into the Fischer FA-002w. I can't believe how good it is at the price. It sounds a little like a junior version of the SA-31. Is it a discrete MOSFET design?

The O2, the XXS and maybe the Blaze S-1 (SR-71A clone) will all be up for sale. OK, I'll keep the S-1 as a curio...

The portable amps I will keep are:

- C5 (this will also become my IEM amp)
- Tube Amp BL-2 (unique sound signature, incredible with the HD600)
- iBasso P4

 
Could you make a comparison between the O2 and the C5? I'd appreciate if you concentrate on neutrality and transparency, i am not interested in synergies. Btw, which o2 implementation do you have? I might be interested in taking it out of your hands.
 
Sep 12, 2014 at 7:11 PM Post #305 of 2,420
Been following all the posts in this great thread and decided to order one based on all the good things written. Interested to see how much better this is compared to Fiio e11K and Fiio e17. Will be my first portable amp outside of Fiio.
 
Sep 12, 2014 at 7:28 PM Post #306 of 2,420
Been following all the posts in this great thread and decided to order one based on all the good things written. Interested to see how much better this is compared to Fiio e11K and Fiio e17. Will be my first portable amp outside of Fiio.

This is really a wonderful decision,  when you have our C5, you will not be disappointed. 
 
I promise!
 
HA, when you hear the sound of change brought C5, please tell us your feelings of that moment, because this will be my pride!
 
Sep 12, 2014 at 7:40 PM Post #307 of 2,420
Been following all the posts in this great thread and decided to order one based on all the good things written. Interested to see how much better this is compared to Fiio e11K and Fiio e17. Will be my first portable amp outside of Fiio.

 
C5 sound quality is top notch, A LOT better than E11k and E18 (don't have E17).  In my review of C5 (http://www.head-fi.org/products/cayin-c5-portable-hifi-audio-headphone-amplifier/reviews/11550) I had a little comparison with FiiO amps.
 
Can't wait for N6!!!
 
Sep 12, 2014 at 8:23 PM Post #308 of 2,420
Quote:
  This is really a wonderful decision,  when you have our C5, you will not be disappointed. 
 
I promise!
 
HA, when you hear the sound of change brought C5, please tell us your feelings of that moment, because this will be my pride!

 
Thank you. I can't wait to receive C5 and listen. I will report back my feeling! :)
 
Keep up the great work!
 
 
   
C5 sound quality is top notch, A LOT better than E11k and E18 (don't have E17).  In my review of C5 (http://www.head-fi.org/products/cayin-c5-portable-hifi-audio-headphone-amplifier/reviews/11550) I had a little comparison with FiiO amps.
 
Can't wait for N6!!!

 
Thanks! I re-read  your fabulous review. Can't wait for C5.
 
Sep 14, 2014 at 2:34 AM Post #309 of 2,420
Resistance was futile. Finally pressed the Checkout Button with Shenzhen Audio. 
 
How long will it takes with their worldwide free shipping. Is it regular airmail or registered mail. Can't wait to get them.
 
Cheers.
 
Sep 14, 2014 at 2:37 AM Post #310 of 2,420
I had similar problem with my unit as well but as soon as I informed them the problem I had, they sent me the replacement unit to me in a next day. Their customer supports are excellent.


It's airmail with tracking. Iirc it took about ten days for mine to reach Norway. Happy waiting :wink:
 
Sep 14, 2014 at 8:00 AM Post #313 of 2,420
I'm still waiting, must be about 3 weeks, guess New Jersey is harder to find.
 

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