[artpiggo]

After seeing video making me want this more than dx220

 

[fokta]

I must say some of you have very sharp eyes, we know someone will spot the hidden feature sooner or later, but on the first day and within several hours we publish the photo from SIAV show? That's amazing.

N6ii (aka N6 MK2) is our first modular based portable player, and we have adopted a very innovative approach to our modular concept. Our Audio Motherboard consists of DAC and analogue amplification circuit, so when you change the module, you basically change the complete audio circuit completely, that's why we called it Audio Motherboard. The first Audio Motherboard that bundled with N6ii is A01, a fully balanced audio circuit designed around the AK4497 DAC, and it comes with 3.5mm phone out, 3.5mm line out (dedicated), 4.4mm phone out and line out (shared)

If you can't see the video, click HERE.​

Wow.... Tease us the next module DAC/AmP than A01....

 

[jmills8]

After seeing video making me want this more than dx220

Get both for less than a N8.

 

[MyPants]

Extremely interested in this as a possible upgrade from my N5ii. Hopefully it falls somewhere around $800 to compete with the R6 Pro.

 

[nhumdorn]

Keep dreaming, this probably will be priced as the DX220.

"Only in dreams" is the last track in weezer's blue album and I love it.

 

[nhumdorn]

I would really buy one even if the price is equal to M11 which I really doubt it.

I have Cayin N5ii and if Cayin N6ii price is as same as Cayin N5ii, I will definitely move to Cayin N6ii for truely sure.

 

[bibit69]

Wish can use as transport without the dacamp board or the dacamp disabled/off.

 

[seanwee]

I have Cayin N5ii and if Cayin N6ii price is as same as Cayin N5ii, I will definitely move to Cayin N6ii for truely sure.

That's impossible

 

[Andykong]

More updates, basically I post whatever I can translated/compile during my vacation.



Note:

1. Bluetooth: SBC and LDAC (Receiver mode) will be added through subsequent firmware update
2. Direct Transport Audio (DTA) bypass Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) of Android system completed, all music playback (local and streaming) from all applications will be directed to DSP and DAC directly without resampling.
3. I2S digital out is implemented through HDMI Type C (aka Mini HDMI) connector, when connected to an I2S equipped DAC, N6ii can output PCM upto 32Bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256
4. When operated as USB Audio Out (USB Digital Transport), N6ii can output PCM upto 32Bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256 in Native, DoP and D2P mode
5. When operated as USB Audio In (USB DAC), N6ii can decode decode PCM upto 32Bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256 in Native and DoP mode
6. Cayin has embedded the S/PDIF bitstream into the SBU pins (Sideband use) of USB Type C connector, with appropriate coaxial digital cable, N6ii can output PCM upto 24Bit/384kHz and 64/128 in DoP mode

Additional Information about A01 Audio Motherboard

The A01 Motherboard is designed around the AKM flagship AK4497EQ DAC chipset. To make sure the premium DAC chipsets will operate in optimum condition, we have employed THREE extremely low-noise high-precision Femtosecond Crystal Oscillators (45.1584MHz, 49.152MHz, 100MHz). High precision low jitter digital transmission is the base of high quality digital playback. It is how we deliver a natural, non-digital and musical playback to subsequent audio circuit.

It is fully optimized for fully differential amplification, and the final headphone output stage employs 4 pieced of OPA1622 in parallel amplification configuration. This will increase the output current capability and lower the output impedance. In practical, these improvements will translate into better control, ability to sustain a heavier loading, and drive most portable headphones with ease and offers lots of headroom.




MORE updates tomorrow, make sure you come back, something very IMPORTANT will be available tomorrow noon (GMT +8)

 

[crabdog]

Wow, those are some beast specs! Preinstalled Google play will make a lot of people happy for sure. How about that 5900mAH battery though? Man, that is awesome!

 

[superuser1]

@Andykong Thank you for working during your vacation and catering to our curiosity. To add to it .. output impedance of the 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm SE would be much appreciated.
Also perhaps you meant to say AK4497EQ?

EDIT: May i also take this opportunity to ask when this would be available in brick & mortar shops in south east asia?

 

[Andykong]

@Andykong Thank you for working during your vacation and catering to our curiosity. To add to it .. output impedance of the 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm SE would be much appreciated.
Also perhaps you meant to say AK4497EQ?

EDIT: May i also take this opportunity to ask when this would be available in brick & mortar shops in south east asia?

Thanks, I stand corrected now.

I can't find any Personal Audio Show or exhibition in South East Asia in next two month, not that our current dealers has mentioned so far. I'll check this again when I resume duty, that will be 1 May.

 

[CobraMan]

Very intriguing & appealing indeed - making a decision between this and the DX220 very challenging for sure. Looking forward to additional details and pricing...

Cheers,
Tim

 

[aaf evo]

I feel stupid for asking but maybe I can get an answer here - what is the benefit of having dual DACs (2 4497 like my SP1000 v just 1 like the N6ii?)

 

[seanwee]

More updates, basically I post whatever I can translated/compile during my vacation.



Note:

1. Bluetooth: SBC and LDAC (Receiver mode) will be added through subsequent firmware update
2. Direct Transport Audio (DTA) bypass Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) of Android system completed, all music playback (local and streaming) from all applications will be directed to DSP and DAC directly without resampling.
3. I2S digital out is implemented through HDMI Type C (aka Mini HDMI) connector, when connected to an I2S equipped DAC, N6ii can output PCM upto 32Bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256
4. When operated as USB Audio Out (USB Digital Transport), N6ii can output PCM upto 32Bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256 in Native, DoP and D2P mode
5. When operated as USB Audio In (USB DAC), N6ii can decode decode PCM upto 32Bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256 in Native and DoP mode
6. Cayin has embedded the S/PDIF bitstream into the SBU pins (Sideband use) of USB Type C connector, with appropriate coaxial digital cable, N6ii can output PCM upto 24Bit/384kHz and 64/128 in DoP mode

Additional Information about A01 Audio Motherboard

The A01 Motherboard is designed around the AKM flagship AK4497EQ DAC chipset. To make sure the premium DAC chipsets will operate in optimum condition, we have employed THREE extremely low-noise high-precision Femtosecond Crystal Oscillators (45.1584MHz, 49.152MHz, 100MHz). High precision low jitter digital transmission is the base of high quality digital playback. It is how we deliver a natural, non-digital and musical playback to subsequent audio circuit.

It is fully optimized for fully differential amplification, and the final headphone output stage employs 4 pieced of OPA1622 in parallel amplification configuration. This will increase the output current capability and lower the output impedance. In practical, these improvements will translate into better control, ability to sustain a heavier loading, and drive most portable headphones with ease and offers lots of headroom.




MORE updates tomorrow, make sure you come back, something very IMPORTANT will be available tomorrow noon (GMT +8)

Ah, I can see why the N6ii was so snappy, it uses the same snapdragon 425 as the HiBy R6 and R6 Pro.

Hopefully the pricing isn't above 1k

Will there be an option to buy it with other modules installed instead of the stock A01 if we want?