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Cayin C9: Dual Nutube, Fully Balanced Class A/AB Portable HeadAmp
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lucasratmundo
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Tried TT2+M-Scaler with the C9 in line-in vs pre-in mode today and I actually prefer line-in. In pre-in, bass gets a bit too bloomy for me. Z1R with Tube and Class A from TT2 line-in is great.
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I agree. Can get an ic made.. Mine is 60cm.
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Me pleaseIf you use WeChat, PM me and I will add you to the C9 user group.
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Bird with P6p + C9
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This is the combination I want to hear mainly for the tube sound. If we are just talking solid state and not tube timbre, how does the TT2 + M scaler sound vs. being paired with the C9? I am wondering how the Amp in the TT2 compares to the C9. I hear that the TT2 actually benefits from the pairing with a separate transparent amp like the THX AAA 789.
Most IEMs are too low impedance to pair with a full sized tube amp even with transformer on the output. The Z1R is the exception to that rule. I want to try it on a ZMF Pendant since it has an output impedance option for 10 ohms which should be perfect for the 40 ohm Z1R.
lucasratmundo
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My early impression is that the TT2 + MScaler sound as a DAC is a great source for the C9. The synergy with the TT2 amp will really depend on the headphone. For example, the TT2 amp is definitely my favourite pairing for the Clear i.e. the transparency and bass depth is breathtaking in my experience. However, pairing the TT2 amp with the Diana v2 and Arya has been good but not great. I prefer them on the C9.
That's great insight. Thank you. I got to demo the TT2 + Mscaler 2 weeks ago and I loved it. I almost bought one, but I decided to wait a while to stay focused on my current mission of IEM bliss. I got to hear the Focal Clear OG and Clear MG with this set up and it was fantastic. I don't think I've ever heard anything with as good a punch and slam as that combination. I prefer the OG to the MG Clear so I bought one as part of the Headphones.com close out. It also did wonders for my EE Odin and Sony IER-Z1Rs. It did not sound good at all with my ZMF Verite Closed which pairs better with tube amps.
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C9 and Mest MKII? As long as you can tolerate hissing in this particular pair up (low gain, tube, AB), it stretches MKII soundstage width to its limit and adds more texture to the sound.
Mest MKII and Odin have a different sound sig/tuning and different technical performance. MKII is mildly U-shaped with more emphasis on bass and lower treble while Odin's sig is more mid-forward due to its bass being relatively neutral in quantity. Technically, Odin will have wider soundstage, better separation of sounds, and more expanded dynamics, and it also cost 2x as much
But together, their tuning complements each other without overlapping.
bluestorm1992
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Just a heads up: C9 is finally back-in-stock at Musicteck.
They also have N6ii (with A02 installed), and the leather case for C9 in stock now.
They also have N6ii (with A02 installed), and the leather case for C9 in stock now.
Yep. I saw that. Means my C9 will be shipping this week. Woo hoo!Just a heads up: C9 is finally back-in-stock at Musicteck.
They also have N6ii (with A02 installed), and the leather case for C9 in stock now.
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