[DaYooper]

The above looks like a slightly larger version, but here's one - https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B07NDRD2PT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank You. Done

 

[Zambu]

Joining the C9 crew! Got mine yesterday and very impressed this morning with my listening sessions. So far I've been using N3Pro from 4.4. LO, Thieaudio Clairvoyance and at C9 end tubes at Class A. I do have some settings (such as pre-mode) and gear to test, but most importantly I just want to listen to my library of great music Looking forward to many years with this hot brick and also interesting to read about synergies with IEMs, DAPs etc.

Took a while with the shipment... of course the few weeks of pre-order wait was expected (could have been more), but the package spent three weeks on the way (mostly just inefficient customs/post at my end and the Easter holidays). Here's an accurate depiction of the last couple of weeks of wait time:

Spoiler

 

[bluestorm1992]

Joining the C9 crew! Got mine yesterday and very impressed this morning with my listening sessions. So far I've been using N3Pro from 4.4. LO, Thieaudio Clairvoyance and at C9 end tubes at Class A. I do have some settings (such as pre-mode) and gear to test, but most importantly I just want to listen to my library of great music Looking forward to many years with this hot brick and also interesting to read about synergies with IEMs, DAPs etc.

Took a while with the shipment... of course the few weeks of pre-order wait was expected (could have been more), but the package spent three weeks on the way (mostly just inefficient customs/post at my end and the Easter holidays). Here's an accurate depiction of the last couple of weeks of wait time:

Spoiler

Congrats and welcome to the club!

 

[Zambu]

The C9 seems to fit really well in the DDHifi case 2019 ( https://www.headphonesty.com/2019/10/review-ddhifi-carry-case-c-2019/ ). Of course, now I need to find another case for the DAPs and stuff...anyway, anyone with both the C9 leather case and that DDHifi 2019 to say if C9 still fits with case on?

 

[bluestorm1992]

The C9 seems to fit really well in the DDHifi case 2019 ( https://www.headphonesty.com/2019/10/review-ddhifi-carry-case-c-2019/ ). Of course, now I need to find another case for the DAPs and stuff...anyway, anyone with both the C9 leather case and that DDHifi 2019 to say if C9 still fits with case on?

Will check for you later today.

 

[Jeffyue]

The C9 seems to fit really well in the DDHifi case 2019 ( https://www.headphonesty.com/2019/10/review-ddhifi-carry-case-c-2019/ ). Of course, now I need to find another case for the DAPs and stuff...anyway, anyone with both the C9 leather case and that DDHifi 2019 to say if C9 still fits with case on?

I prefer the ifi itraveler which gives a bit more space for IC. I tried to put my C9 in the DDHifi 2019, but cannot close the cover if I put a couple of IC in the pocket.

 

[lumdicks]

C9 scales up amazingly with the source. I have paired my Chord Hugo TT2 under preamp mode to C9 with Pre In, and the result is astonishing! TT2 is a powerful headphone amp by itself with transparent and neutral sound but with C9 under Tube A mode, the overall improvement is surprisingly obvious with more holographic soundstage, better control and wonderful dynamics, while the Chord signature sound is well preserved.

Roon --> Lumin U1 Mini (Transport) --> Chord Hugo TT2 (Dac and Preamp) --> Cayin C9 (power amp) --> Focal Stellia = Heaven of Music

 

[bluestorm1992]

C9 scales up amazingly with the source. I have paired my Chord Hugo TT2 under preamp mode to C9 with Pre In, and the result is astonishing! TT2 is a powerful headphone amp by itself with transparent and neutral sound but with C9 under Tube A mode, the overall improvement is surprisingly obvious with more holographic soundstage, better control and wonderful dynamics, while the Chord signature sound is well preserved.

Roon --> Lumin U1 Mini (Transport) --> Chord Hugo TT2 (Dac and Preamp) --> Cayin C9 (power amp) --> Focal Stellia = Heaven of Music

Congrats on the new toy!! Amazing setup and pic from you as always.

Hmm, a new toy again, and we haven’t reached May.

 

[Hanyong]

C9 scales up amazingly with the source. I have paired my Chord Hugo TT2 under preamp mode to C9 with Pre In, and the result is astonishing! TT2 is a powerful headphone amp by itself with transparent and neutral sound but with C9 under Tube A mode, the overall improvement is surprisingly obvious with more holographic soundstage, better control and wonderful dynamics, while the Chord signature sound is well preserved.

Roon --> Lumin U1 Mini (Transport) --> Chord Hugo TT2 (Dac and Preamp) --> Cayin C9 (power amp) --> Focal Stellia = Heaven of Music

I think so too, c9 should be more compatible with desktop decoders, not limited to dap.

 

[Whitigir]

C9 scales up amazingly with the source. I have paired my Chord Hugo TT2 under preamp mode to C9 with Pre In, and the result is astonishing! TT2 is a powerful headphone amp by itself with transparent and neutral sound but with C9 under Tube A mode, the overall improvement is surprisingly obvious with more holographic soundstage, better control and wonderful dynamics, while the Chord signature sound is well preserved.

Roon --> Lumin U1 Mini (Transport) --> Chord Hugo TT2 (Dac and Preamp) --> Cayin C9 (power amp) --> Focal Stellia = Heaven of Music

I agree about the sources and the scaling! The power of the C9 is huge! For the form factors

 

[lumdicks]

It drives my Stellia to its full potential and I have heard the best from it with C9.

 

[bluestorm1992]

Perhaps not as good as Hugo TT2, but back then when I had my desktop gears, pairing C9 with my desktop DAC Burson Composer is a significant step up from DAPs as well.

 

[lumdicks]

Congrats on the new toy!! Amazing setup and pic from you as always.

Hmm, a new toy again, and we haven’t reached May.

With all the new toys, I shall never keep apart from my C9.

 

[lumdicks]

Perhaps not as good as Hugo TT2, but back then when I had my desktop gears, pairing C9 with my desktop DAC Burson Composer is a significant step up from DAPs as well.

wow! A great pairing and Composer is undoubtedly an amazing DAC!

 

[Whitigir]

With all the new toys, I shall never keep apart from my C9.

Why ? You no longer seek Shaling M30 ?