I'll second that my old A2P TU-05 uses the same batteries and I can leave it for months at a time, come back and they still have charge.

Just to throw more wood on the fire of tubes vs transistors. Tube amp distortion is stronger in the 2nd order harmonic whereas transistor distortion tends to be stronger in the 3rd order harmonic. So even where distortion is present the tube distortion will sound less harsh.

So, having the N6ii+A02 in high output and the C9 in low gain (all 4.4 balanced) tube class A is creating a very good sound. The N6ii+A02 does sound excellent attached to this amp. When comparing listening to my 24/96 version of 'A Farewell to Kings' by Rush between my C9 and N6ii+A02 I have...

So here goes! I have been using my Layla IEMs for about 5 years now. I love them and currently have no other IEMs/headphones at all. However, if I was to change to a different set of IEMs or (god forbid) buy some headphones to go with the C9 what woul you all recommend? I think I am a bit of a...

Excuse my ignorance, but who make CSS dac chips? Searching for anything on the web has returned nothing!

Thanks - am using 4.4 balanced out for Laylas. Will try adjusting gain on the A02 - it is set to low! I'll get back to you.

OK - I would like to know if anybody else has noticed this. The other day I stated that N6ii A02 balance 4.4 output into the C9 was better than N8 Balanced SS 4.4 output into C9. This morning I am back to working from home and ready to go for a day of listening to this amazing combo! But...

Hi all, I just joined the N6ii club. Using it as a source for my C9 with an A02 board. I have two questions. 1) Is there anywhere to currently buy the Dignis case for the N6ii? 2) What are peoples' opinions about the best music player to use on the N6ii? Do most people use the Cayin or Hiby...

I meant the software :-) It does not look like the cayin music player.

What music player are you using?

I received an N6ii and an A02 today. Plugged the combo into my C9. Just tried out a couple of tracks. It is better than the N8 balanced line out into the C9. Its actually a bit like an N8 on Steroids! Very similar sound signature but bigger, cleaner and just plain better. I will try to give a...

Can I have an A03 card with dual AK4499EQ DACs - please ...pretty please

It's really noticable. I never listen to the solids state implementation of the N8, but today I listened to the solid state side of the C9 for many hours. It's really good! It was driven by the 4.4 Balanced LO of the n8. I am looking forward to comparing that to the 4.4 Balanced LO of the A02.

So, my wallet is hating me right now. Just bought and N6ii and A02 - What is wrong with me :) I think the A02 is a genius move by Cayin.

OMG that board looks amazing - and exactly what I was looking for. AKM dacs too :wink: