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Cayin N5 DAP - Product Info (Post #2), Resources (Post #3) and Discussion
Jun 11, 2015 at 10:51 PM Post #16 of 2,546
twister6 said:
The "magic" of N6 DAP sound comes from it's amp section.  For sure, it's too powerful now (in N6) so could be scaled down which also helps with a battery life, but I would try to keep a similar sound sig.  I have a feeling, just a pure speculation, that N5 will be scaled down to a single DAC, so amp compensation and a proper architecture to keep soundstage width is important.  At the same time, with reduction in amp power, I would keep LO to give an option for a stack up with a more powerful amp (like C5).
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Agree. The new ALO Rx is now my favourite amp for IEM. Don't always need giant power for giant sound!
 
Jun 11, 2015 at 11:00 PM Post #17 of 2,546
jk47 said:
1. a less powerful amp, c/iem only, might allow for a smaller form factor while maintaining sq.

2. no coax out or line out.  a pure c/iem dap.

put all the money into the dac/dacs and a quality but lower power amp.
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Just what I was thinking :wink_face:

My suggestions - lose the porthole look to make the device sleeker and more pocketable, rejigger the buttons to spread them out a bit for easier blind navigation, and keep the jog dial!

Man, I just love jog dials - holdover from my minidisc days :L3000:
 
Jun 11, 2015 at 11:03 PM Post #19 of 2,546
Perhaps Thomas can confirm, but I was under impression that N5 design is frozen.  So I'm not sure if our suggestions are more like a guessing game of what Cayin already put together?
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Jun 11, 2015 at 11:32 PM Post #20 of 2,546
twister6 said:
  Perhaps Thomas can confirm, but I was under impression that N5 design is frozen.  So I'm not sure if our suggestions are more like a guessing game of what Cayin already put together?
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Sometimes it's fun to dream... 
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...until we get solid info.
 
Jun 11, 2015 at 11:33 PM Post #21 of 2,546
Jun 12, 2015 at 3:20 AM Post #24 of 2,546
I would say KEEP the Digital Out. Many people like a sleek portable player when out and about, but still attach to Hugo or similar, or even hifi when at home.
 
Jun 12, 2015 at 3:25 AM Post #25 of 2,546
I know we all have different preferences, but the porthole look gives Cayin an identity. Seems such a shame to me, the Fiio X7 has gone sleek and bland after a striking first design. Do we want every player to look the same, probably like the AK Junior?
 
Jun 12, 2015 at 3:40 AM Post #26 of 2,546
After looking at a string of recent releases by Cayin, all I can say is that Cayin has really brave designers, so I dont think N5 will be plain in design 
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 Who knows what they may come up with? 
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 Looking forward to what surprise Cayin has in store! 
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Jun 12, 2015 at 12:03 PM Post #27 of 2,546
andrewh13 said:
I know we all have different preferences, but the porthole look gives Cayin an identity. Seems such a shame to me, the Fiio X7 has gone sleek and bland after a striking first design. Do we want every player to look the same, probably like the AK Junior?
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fnkcow said:
After looking at a string of recent releases by Cayin, all I can say is that Cayin has really brave designers, so I dont think N5 will be plain in design :tongue_smile:  Who knows what they may come up with? :wink:  Looking forward to what surprise Cayin has in store! :D  
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Exactly! I'm sure Cayin can make it their own unique design while making it more pocketable. Look at the C5. It's basically a normal rectangular amp, but the Cayin design team definitely put their stamp on it :)
 
Jun 12, 2015 at 12:48 PM Post #29 of 2,546
h20fidelity said:
I wonder if Cayin will keep the kitchen appliances theme, like they did with the dish washer N6 appearance.
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Different looks get people's attention 
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  Plus I can't count how many PMs I got with people asking me "does it has a round or a square display?"
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A lot of DAPs have their interpretive "theme" lol!!!  This was a pic from my last year's X1 review:
 

 
Jun 12, 2015 at 1:00 PM Post #30 of 2,546
twister6 said:
Different looks get people's attention :wink:   Plus I can't count how many PMs I got with people asking me "does it has a round or a square display?" :D

A lot of DAPs have their interpretive "theme" lol!!!  This was a pic from my last year's X1 review:
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Haha, I'm all for being creative!

Btw I am actually very interested what Cayin can bring to the table on this, it'll perfect addition to the Dap market, if they can slot in somewhere between DX50 and X3II prices.
 
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