Cayin C9: Dual Nutube, Fully Balanced Class A/AB Portable HeadAmp

[Nostoi]

I’d rather not pay import taxes but thanks anyway!

I ordered from AMP3 in the UK. They subtracted the VAT when sending to EU in anticipation of import taxes (about £300), but in fact when I received it here in Vienna, there was no fee at all, so I ended up getting a very good price for me, albeit with some good luck (plus there was a mother's day discount during that month, which was an additional 10% off, I think).

Otherwise, Son Video stock it at full RRP: https://www.son-video.com/article/haute-fidelite-amplificateurs-amplis-casque/cayin/c9

 

[ThanatosVI]

I ordered from AMP3 in the UK. They subtracted the VAT when sending to EU in anticipation of import taxes (about £300), but in fact when I received it here in Vienna, there was no fee at all, so I ended up getting a very good price for me, albeit with some good luck (plus there was a mother's day discount during that month, which was an additional 10% off, I think).

Otherwise, Son Video stock it at full RRP: https://www.son-video.com/article/haute-fidelite-amplificateurs-amplis-casque/cayin/c9

In both cases you won't have manufacturer warranty tho, and should check the dealers International warranty terms.

Son-video offers some Cayin products at good prices (compared to most of europe) but Cayin only grants warranty to the initial buyer in the country of sale.

 

[Nostoi]

In both cases you won't have manufacturer warranty tho, and should check the dealers International warranty terms.

Son-video offers some Cayin products at good prices (compared to most of europe) but Cayin only grants warranty to the initial buyer in the country of sale.

From what I gather, AMP3 have international warranty, just as MusicTeck do, and many other major stockists.

I've had things sent back to Paris with Son Video for repairs before and found them very efficient to deal with, so would be confident with ordering from them (I have a Cayin N6II + A02 on its way presently from them).

BTW: given that there's only a handful of EU stockists of Cayin goods - and none in Austria as far as I can tell - it would seem odd if they didn't offer warranty service if bought from another EU country.

 

[ThanatosVI]

I've had things sent back to Paris with Son Video for repairs before and found them very efficient to deal with, so would be confident with ordering from them (I have a Cayin N6II + A02 on its way presently from them).

That's interesting, their site states that they don't offer International warranty.
Glad if they do, then I might purchase from them agsin if I decide to get a Cayin DAP

 

[Nostoi]

That's interesting, their site states that they don't offer International warranty.
Glad if they do, then I might purchase from them agsin if I decide to get a Cayin DAP

They fixed my Fostex HP-V1 - long since discontinued but once available through Son-Video - without any quibbles. When I lived in Paris, I also bought a Mojo from them and they also fixed that when I moved to Vienna soon after. The Fostex was only last year, so unless they've changed their policy, it should be ok.

 

[ThanatosVI]

They fixed my Fostex HP-V1 - long since discontinued but once available through Son-Video - without any quibbles. When I lived in Paris, I also bought a Mojo from them and they also fixed that when I moved to Vienna soon after. The Fostex was only last year, so unless they've changed their policy, it should be ok.

Thanks for sharing your experience here.
This might really influence future purchases for me

 

[Nostoi]

Thanks for sharing your experience here.
This might really influence future purchases for me

I think so long as it's bought through the website, then you have same rights as if living in France:

"Le présent contrat ne s'applique qu'aux appareils achetés sur le site Internet ou dans les boutiques Son-Vidéo.com et donnant lieu à une prise en charge sur le territoire de la France métropolitaine."

 

[Nostoi]

The C9 battery module is available now. The suggested retail price is US$99, it might take a short while before it arrive your local dealer, so please contact them for local availability.

This is good to see, thanks. Can I ask: is there any danger in using a 40W QC supply to charge the batteries? I assume the 40W charger will convert to 18W but just want to be sure...

 

[buson160man]

Wow very sexy design. A real looker and looks to be very well built. Bet it sounds like a honey.

 

[chrisgtl]

Can I use my L&P W2 feeding the Cayin C9?

 

[Nostoi]

Just got the N6II/A02 for my C9 and I'm happy to confirm: the hype is real! Lovely combo from such a small package. The A02 also scales *super* well, sounding top notch from my Sparkos Aries Lab SS amp and easily rivalling a desktop DAC. Well played, Cayin. Look forward to trying out the R2R module when it comes.

 

[Tanalasta]

Wow very sexy design. A real looker and looks to be very well built. Bet it sounds like a honey.

The Class A, Tube comes close!

 

[bluestorm1992]

Can I use my L&P W2 feeding the Cayin C9?

It can and the performance is OK, certainly not as good as from a DAP though; the dap does not need to be very high-end. A Hiby R6 can do the job well.

 

[Mej35]

My audio needs are about 75% desktop 25% portable. There are a lot of things I'm liking about this amp but it would have been great if Cayin made a swappable module that replaces the battery tray that would allow you to run this amp plugged in without any concerns.

 

[Nostoi]

My audio needs are about 75% desktop 25% portable. There are a lot of things I'm liking about this amp but it would have been great if Cayin made a swappable module that replaces the battery tray that would allow you to run this amp plugged in without any concerns.

Very good idea. Count me in. Something like Hugo 2's desktop mode would be most welcome.