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:

So - I just realised what I want. I want a portable DAC with line out only. No money spent on internal amplifiers, just an extremely well made DAC with TOTL chips and a game-ending line-out. It could be in a similar form factor to a DAP and have Android for streaming and sending music from the...

Yes, you are absolutely right. The 4.5mm balanced line out would seem to be the obvious choice for connecting the C9. That is probably why I've had the best results so far using it! TBH I have never got on with the 4.5 balanced SS from the N8, but have alway adored the 3.5 SE valve output. With...

You've never heard of a tube pre-amp and a tube power-amp :) I am trying to recreate that in a portable format? From my one experiment today: N8 3.5mm P+ Low Gain SE tube output -> 3.5mm input on C9 -> balanced class a tube output, I think I may have glimpsed something magical! However both...

So, Cayin, I now need a matching case for my N8. I have the Dignis black one for it currently but it is getting pretty tatty. Is it possible to buy one that matches the C9 case?

This is really working for me. Cayin dudes - a question for you. What would be the recommended way to connect from the tube output of the N8 to the C9?

It gets warm! 🔥:L3000:

So - its arrived. For now all I'm saying is WOW! Its a really well made piece of kit - oozes quality. Ooodles of power into my Laylas. I am a valve-head, but the class A solid state is pretty ****ing epic! A much more grown-up solid state sound than I am used to from other portable gear...

My C9 arrives today - will pair with an N8. Interested to compare a fully balanced route with a half unbalanced route N8 balanced SS -> C9 -> balanced tube N8 unbalanced tube -> C9 -> balanced tube I'll let you know how I get on.

I thought there was supposed to be an N8 firmware update in August - have Cayin given up on the N8 now? I for one would like to see improved Bluetooth stability - especially LDAC.

Hi, I thought there was supposed to be an N8 firmware update this August. Any news on that?