[drbluenewmexico]

  Finally ordered myself a pair of those Sigolos.

congratulations Danny!  i take with me all the time when I'm out and about....
great traveling iem! 

 

[Dsnuts]

Was browsing fleabay and I landed on this dodad. I have to admit it is one sexy amp.
Anyone know anything about this company. This amp looks like it is in direct competition with Fiio's stuff. Might be even better. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-new-Cayin-C5-Stylish-Portable-HIFI-Audio-Headphone-Amplifier-/121401846940?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item1c441d2c9c

 

[nick n]

  Was browsing fleabay and I landed on this dodad. I have to admit it is one sexy amp.
Anyone know anything about this company. This amp looks like it is in direct competition with Fiio's stuff. Might be even better. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-new-Cayin-C5-Stylish-Portable-HIFI-Audio-Headphone-Amplifier-/121401846940?pt=US_Home_Audio_Amplifiers_Preamps&hash=item1c441d2c9c
 

are those specs accurate
"Rated output power: 800mW + 800mW (32Ω load)"

Nearly a watt per channel ? That's up there with C&C XO2 territory.
 
Wonder how much of the 11 volts it is able to throw at your cans
Wow.
Thanks for posting this beauty up DSNUTS
 
This might fry some of your iems to small scorched raisins if you are not careful/

 

[Dsnuts]

I am seriously tempted to try out this bad boy..It should be fine for Iems on low gain.. With Fiio coming out with some new portable amps and this thing popping up on ebay. I never heard of this company though they seem to make some high end tube amps http://cayin.com/ Distribute through Hong Kong. Tempting in deed.

 

[neuromancer]

Very interesting indeed with that much power on tap.  Shenzen carries the Cayin Spark C6,  but only 135mw  per channel.
 
http://www.shenzhenaudio.com/cayin-spark-c6-wm8741-dac-portable-headphone-amplifier-for-apple-iphone-ipad-ipod.html

 

[nick n]

Also seems to use a relay to engage the output even.
 
BTW that design is supposed to be 80's looking.

 

[Exesteils]

Also seems to use a relay to engage the output even.

BTW that design is supposed to be 80's looking.

I can see that. With the boxy design, cream color motif and that dial.

 

[nick n]

Some word they will have a portable player out this year, the N6.

 

[peter123]

  I am seriously tempted to try out this bad boy..It should be fine for Iems on low gain.. With Fiio coming out with some new portable amps and this thing popping up on ebay. I never heard of this company though they seem to make some high end tube amps http://cayin.com/ Distribute through Hong Kong. Tempting in deed.

I agree with you, it looks really interesting.
 
Over here Cayin is a pretty well known producer among the audiophile crowd but I never knew they make portable headphone amplifiers. Their prices on regular sepaker amps are very high in Europe.......

 

[Dsnuts]

For the sake of science. I went ahead and purchased one. All indications are that this may be a solid portable amp with a crap ton of power on tap. The pedigree to pull it off. Not to mention looks stunning and hopefully better in person.. Will start a dedicated thread on it. Super excited. I will put it up against my 2stepdance and ICAN..Fingers crossed that it will sound as good as it looks.
 
Started a thread on this here. http://www.head-fi.org/t/729545/the-new-cayin-c5-portable-power-house

 

[bhazard]

This might overtake the NX1 as a new budget amp king.
 
http://www.shenzhenaudio.com/smsl-sap-5-max9722-hifi-bassy-portable-headphone-amplifier-2014-new.html
 
Same amp chip as the NX1, but with bass boost, for not much more $.

 

[Shawn71]

This might overtake the NX1 as a new budget amp king.

http://www.shenzhenaudio.com/smsl-sap-5-max9722-hifi-bassy-portable-headphone-amplifier-2014-new.html

Same amp chip as the NX1, but with bass boost, for not much more $.

Not sure how this one (sap 5) live upto expectaions.....based on ClieOS's review on 2 earlier models from SMSL which are one lower and other upper (model #wise) to sap5. :rolleyes:....link below.

http://www.inearmatters.net/2014/05/impression-smsl-sap-4s-and-sap-7.html?m=1

 

[Dsnuts]

Ya ClieOS wasn't all that impressed with the SAp 4 and 7. it seems. I was looking at the SAp5 the other day was considering getting one to try out but then I read about Fiios new E11K.. I will probably get a E11K when available for the US market. 

 

[twister6]

  Ya ClieOS wasn't all that impressed with the SAp 4 and 7. it seems. I was looking at the SAp5 the other day was considering getting one to try out but then I read about Fiios new E11K.. I will probably get a E11K when available for the US market. 

 
Penonaudio already has it for $65: http://penonaudio.com/FiiO-E11K.  Don't have too much experience or need for amp (just had dac/amp E18 and A200p for smartphone), but once I got Havi B3Pro I - amping was a necessity to drive it to full potential.  Don't have too much point of reference, but damn E11K makes everything sound sweeter   Need to check with MICCA when it's going to be available in US/Amazon, I heard very soon.

 

[Dsnuts]

Amps make a clear difference especially very capable ones. I use my 2Stepdance and most recently my ICAN. Both have thrown SQ into overdrive for me and now I want a portable one that I can lug around either with my X3 or DX90..
 
I used to own the E11 and that was actually very capable for being a cheaper amp. I am looking forward to the E11K,.