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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    My 2 cents... I've been using R01 for about two weeks (thanks to Musicteck and Andrew for very fast shipping and great service) with overall burn-in about 70 hours or so. The first thing to say - burn-in is a must have thing in case with R01. Initially, module sounded natural, wide and clear...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    In my experience, in any live performance I've heard (no matter it's a big show in a large hall or small guitar performance at home) transients and decays (especially treble, like hi-hats or cymbals) are much richer and longer, than after digital>analogue conversion by basically any of the...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    Arguably, decay is one of the best things about R01, being very close to natural, without cutting off the overall timbre details. However, if you do not like such decay, try switching to fast roll-off filter setting.
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    Have to disagree on that. UAPP sounds flawlessly on all my DAPs and phones, including N6II, provided it is set up properly and bit-perfect sound through hi-res driver is enabled. At least this is true in regards to lossless non-streaming tracks.
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    I've just ordered R01 from Andrew too. Got the same information. Cheers!
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    It really does, but enough visuals, we need some sound impressions, please:)
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    Try changing the cable on your IEMs. I've got the same issue on my E01 with one of the cables. Looks like it has something to do with radio interference or similar.
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    Nice vintage cassette, I feel nostalgic)
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    According to the thermal sensor readings my A01 usually is about 30-35 degrees Celsius, while E01 is a bit hotter - 35-39 degrees Celsius on average and 40-43 during very hot days (being carried in a bag). I find it totally fine, taking into account delta of ambient temperature. However, that...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    I'm pretty sure that the noise issue is related to cable (mentioned by AndyKong previously) and RF interference. I've got the same problem with one of my cables and E01 module. Noise becomes stronger when I'm near my computer and disappears when I touch it with my hand. The rest of the cables I...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    My two cents) I've listened to E01 for couple of months and switched back to A01 to for the sake of comparison (single-ended output in A01 as well). A01 sounds a bit smoother, more musical and has more touch of warmth than E01, while the latter comes with wider and more holographic sound stage...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    You nailed it. However, I can perfectly hear difference in SQ between phones, low-, mid- and top range DAPs. If we take TOTL DAPs the difference is more subtle, as usual and is more related to nuances and tech. performance. Again, it's highly dependent on earphones used for comparison - many...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    Your review is really nice, but I have to disagree with your statement regarding battery life. It's not about poor implementation, low-capacity battery or Android. In modern DAPs It's mostly a matter of power-hungry discrete DACs and amp sections, which consume most power, as well as...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    For about 3 days I've been enjoying by new and shiny E01. It's still being "warmed up", so here are my initial impressions. Class "A" provides really analogue sound signature, with refined, smooth, pleasantly sounding and somewhat relaxed (in comparison with class "AB" treble), deep bass with...
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    Cayin N6ii, Unlimited Possibilities: a fully modularized smart DAP

    I've just got my E01 shipped. (Im)patiently looking forward to putting my hands on it))
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