[nmatheis]

Only if it hand Android.

What you mean, bro?

 

[BartSimpson1976]

the design looks surprisingly boring for a Cayin DAP. Interesting though that they will put Bluetooth 4.0 with AptX into it which they couldn't for
the i5. Seems strange to me.

 

[nmatheis]

the design looks surprisingly boring for a Cayin DAP. Interesting though that they will put Bluetooth 4.0 with AptX into it which they couldn't for
the i5. Seems strange to me.

Yup, I have to admit that this doesn't look much like a Cayin DAP. They usually have a more daring design aesthetic.

Regarding apt-X, I'd chalk it up to experience and be happy that they're learning to better meet user expectations. Just my two cents...

 

[jmills8]

What you mean, bro?

If I could use Music App players on it, that would have been my must buy. A tiny player with music apps.

 

[BartSimpson1976]

So they used i5 customers as guinea pigs to find out what to put in the next DAPs?
 
It should not be too surprising for a DAP manufacturer that people might want AptX? But well, they also found it stunning news
that people think gapless playback is a relevant feature...

 

[originalsnuffy]

Looks more like the FIIO x3 2 (or the upcoming version 3) or the Shanling M2 vs a Shanling m1. Suspect it will sound great. A baby i5

 

[nmatheis]

If I could use Music App players on it, that would have been my must buy. A tiny player with music apps.

Ahh, yes. I get it now. The autocorrect to "hand" threw me off.

So they used i5 customers as guinea pigs to find out what to put in the next DAPs?

It should not be too surprising for a DAP manufacturer that people might want AptX? But well, they also found it stunning news
that people think gapless playback is a relevant feature...

Could they have done a wee bit more market research for i5? Yup, no doubt. Should we fault the N3 for that? Nope, I don't think so. Let's try and keep the discussion about the N3 and not what you found lacking in i5, please.

Looks more like the FIIO x3 2 (or the upcoming version 3) or the Shanling M2 vs a Shanling m1. Suspect it will sound great. A baby i5

I'd say more of a baby N5.

 

[Andykong]

the design looks surprisingly boring for a Cayin DAP. Interesting though that they will put Bluetooth 4.0 with AptX into it which they couldn't for
the i5. Seems strange to me.

Because this is not an Android DAP. This is our entry model to N series, a smaller brother of N5, running SoC with Linux core, no touch screen, and back to the N-5/N6 type interface.

We shall provide more information of N3 after the CanJam NYC, and a full announcement with technical framework will be available towards end of February.

 

[golov17]

Interesting..

 

[jinxy245]

Subscribing...
 
I'm guessing (hoping) it will have a typical (for Cayin) robust amp section...

 

[fourrobert13]

Looking forward to the official announcement along with the price.

 

[nmatheis]

Looking forward to the official announcement along with the price.

Between $150-200. Closer to $150...

 

[mochill]

This looks good

 

[kenz]

Looks interesting.
 
Btw, if want android, the Cayin i5 is an excellent choice. Though a bit bass heavy for my taste.

 

[originalsnuffy]

At $150 it replaces the FIIO X3II almost for sure.