Cayin N3 Hi-Res DAP with AKM4490 DAC, apt-X Bluetooth, and Line, USB & Coax Out for $150

[actorlife]

Its a matter of timing, we have to use what is available to us from our supply chain channel during the time of design, and the framework and choice of technologies were defined around 8 to 9 months before production and that brings us back to Q2/Q3 of 2016.

This is our first attempt to offer multiple colors on our DAP and we have collected all sorts of suggestion so far, including red, brownish orange and white. We are testing the water with Cyan N3, if the respond to N3 is positive, we'll go for another "exciting" color in near future, if it doesn't go well to start with, we'll fall back to a more conservative color.

If you are referring to US market, there will be an announcement on this arrangement in next few days, please stay tuned.

I was thinking Gold after i got a small amp in that color. Truly excited about this dap with true DSD. Thanks again Andy.

 

[CayinSupport]

All details about N3 have been uploaded to the official website,now you can click this link to access the details：http://en.cayin.cn/products_info?itemid=106

 

[Akoto222]

Hi! Not sure if this was asked before, but may I know when can we expect the N3 to hit overseas? Specifically in the Philippines? I also dont have any idea if there's a Cayin authorized seller here. Thanks

 

[Barndoor]

Now on massdrop at $149.99 for US addresses only though
Estimated ship date of Apr 3.
Choice of colour.

My Son is after his first dap. This seems to fit the bill perfectly depending if he can wait until it is available in the UK.

 

[twister6]

Now on massdrop at $149.99 for US addresses only though

Estimated ship date of Apr 3.
Choice of colour.

My Son is after his first dap. This seems to fit the bill perfectly depending if he can wait until it is available in the UK.

 
Indeed on MassDrop now: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/cayin-n3 - the Exclusive Launch of N3

 

[Holypal]

   
Indeed on MassDrop now: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/cayin-n3 - the Exclusive Launch of N3

 
Just got the email. $149.99 at lowest price.

 

[tlyakhov]

Does the Cayin N3 support AVRCP 1.4+? That is, browsing the media library on the device through bluetooth?
 
Cheers,
-Tim

 

[m0b1liz3]

Really? Even with greater than 7 there is no further price drop? Seems to defeat the purpose of massdrop

 

[Barndoor]

Really? Even with greater than 7 there is no further price drop? Seems to defeat the purpose of massdrop

 


I guess the pull here is that you'd be one of the first in the US to get the N3 rather than price.

 

[Cyberpunk2077]

when willl be available for international buyers ?

 

[Mr Trev]

Hey Canadians…
 
I sent an email to CTC Audio to see if they were going to stock the N3. They didn't know if they were. Maybe if enough of us "request" it, they will.
 
Just a thought

 

[koretsky]

Looks like a great product. I'm thinking I'll probably grab one off of Massdrop to be my first DAP. I have three questions for anyone who might be in the know, though.
 
First, can you browse the music library while music is playing in the background?
Second, is the UI generally snappy and responsive? I can handle an older looking interface, but I find using these types of devices can become quite grating after a while if there's a half of a second of lag any time you press a button.
Third, does it support SDXC to allow for expandable storage up to 2 TB in the future? I believe the last question is true because massdrop lists it as supporting up to 256 GB, which I believe is bigger than the max size of the old standard. Thanks!

 

[MPNow]

  All details about N3 have been uploaded to the official website,now you can click this link to access the details：http://en.cayin.cn/products_info?itemid=106

 
Finally! I've been refreshing the site for days now.

  Looks like a great product. I'm thinking I'll probably grab one off of Massdrop to be my first DAP. I have three questions for anyone who might be in the know, though.
 
First, can you browse the music library while music is playing in the background?
Second, is the UI generally snappy and responsive? I can handle an older looking interface, but I find using these types of devices can become quite grating after a while if there's a half of a second of lag any time you press a button.
Third, does it support SDXC to allow for expandable storage up to 2 TB in the future? I believe the last question is true because massdrop lists it as supporting up to 256 GB, which I believe is bigger than the max size of the old standard. Thanks!

 
Regarding your first question, I'm almost certain that the N3 will support the ability to navigate other features while having music playing.

 

[riffrafff]

I typically use the old-school directory-tree method of file-browsing, as opposed to tags.   How is the N3 in this regard?

 

[Nightfish]

This is indeed a nice looking DAP. I want to ask, how are playlists made on the N3? Only on the device or also on a computer (and then exported somehow)?