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

[Hazi59]

I just plugged my n3 into my pc and it is failing to recognize. I did a factory reset, that didn't work. I updated the firmware and that didn't work. I'm struggling to fix this. Anybody out there have any ideas?

 

[groucho69]

I just plugged my n3 into my pc and it is failing to recognize. I did a factory reset, that didn't work. I updated the firmware and that didn't work. I'm struggling to fix this. Anybody out there have any ideas?

It is likely the cable. Try another.

 

[mbwilson111]

I just plugged my n3 into my pc and it is failing to recognize. I did a factory reset, that didn't work. I updated the firmware and that didn't work. I'm struggling to fix this. Anybody out there have any ideas?

It is likely the cable. Try another.

My PC would not recognize the N3 when I used the original cable. I bought a new one on Amazon which did work... I would have returned the cable if it had not worked. At first I refused to believe it could be the cable's fault... but I was wrong.

 

[groucho69]

My PC would not recognize the N3 when I used the original cable. I bought a new one on Amazon which did work... I would have returned the cable if it had not worked. At first I refused to believe it could be the cable's fault... but I was wrong.

The first and only time

 

[mbwilson111]

The first and only time

for what?

 

[groucho69]

for what?

Being wrong of course....

 

[mbwilson111]

Being wrong of course....

you could not be more wrong!

 

[groucho69]

you could not be more wrong!

I can only go buy what Panda says

 

[Yukon Trooper]

The zoning issue is a hardware issue, we can't create a null area in the capacitive sensor, this is not possible with the capacitive chip we used in N3. Sorry for unable to offer a solution.

Thanks, Andy. That makes sense.

The only other niggling issue I have with the N3 is the inability to have separate headphone and Bluetooth volume control. I use a Bluetooth speaker regularly, but the ideal volume is 80 for the speaker and 25 for my headphones. I've set the boot volume to 25, but it'd be nice to have an auto Bluetooth volume when a device is paired.

 

[CayinSupport]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We would like to express our sincerest appreciation to every comer in this thread for your patience and kind suggestion to Cayin during the whole year!

We are looking to continue the journey of sound with you in 2019!

 

[groucho69]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We would like to express our sincerest appreciation to every comer in this thread for your patience and kind suggestion to Cayin during the whole year!

We are looking to continue the journey of sound with you in 2019!

And to all of you and your families as well.

 

[groucho69]

 

[dnelsonn]

has anyone tried using the jabra elite 65t wireless headphones with the N3? in theory they should be able to connect just fine but my N3 won't find it when searching. I checked jabra's faq and while it seems to say that they are "optimized" for phones, nothing specifies that they are only for phones or that it requires android or iOS. has anyone paired these successfully? or are most wireless headphones just not actually compatible with a device that isn't a phone?

 

[Le Stef]

has anyone tried using the jabra elite 65t wireless headphones with the N3? in theory they should be able to connect just fine but my N3 won't find it when searching. I checked jabra's faq and while it seems to say that they are "optimized" for phones, nothing specifies that they are only for phones or that it requires android or iOS. has anyone paired these successfully? or are most wireless headphones just not actually compatible with a device that isn't a phone?

Hi; I don't owe the Jabra, but they should be recognized like any wireless device. They are using bluetooth 5 vs the v.4 the N3 is using, but they should work, as the v.5 is backwards compatible. Have you tried to pair another device to check if they were recognized by your N3? Also, once you're in bluetooth mode activated, modify the bluetooth settings to see if there is any difference (HiBy Link OFF, apt-X OFF or both on and try to connect).
This being said, the Jabra seem to be good, but not the best earphones for music and since the Cayin N3 is a dedicated music player, you may want to try better phones to get the best experience out of them: I was using KZ-ES4 IEMs with the N3 and was never satisfied with the sound, despite DocHolliday's excellent recommendations re: equalizer settings (thanks Doc!). I switched to the KZ-ZSR and the difference was huge, the sound was excellent, much more powerful and I didn't need to play with the EQ settings that much. I now have the KZ-AS10 and the sound is fantastic, even without an amp. That is to be considered, of course only in case the Jabra are the only phones you are using

 

[dnelsonn]

Hi; I don't owe the Jabra, but they should be recognized like any wireless device. They are using bluetooth 5 vs the v.4 the N3 is using, but they should work, as the v.5 is backwards compatible. Have you tried to pair another device to check if they were recognized by your N3? Also, once you're in bluetooth mode activated, modify the bluetooth settings to see if there is any difference (HiBy Link OFF, apt-X OFF or both on and try to connect).
This being said, the Jabra seem to be good, but not the best earphones for music and since the Cayin N3 is a dedicated music player, you may want to try better phones to get the best experience out of them: I was using KZ-ES4 IEMs with the N3 and was never satisfied with the sound, despite DocHolliday's excellent recommendations re: equalizer settings (thanks Doc!). I switched to the KZ-ZSR and the difference was huge, the sound was excellent, much more powerful and I didn't need to play with the EQ settings that much. I now have the KZ-AS10 and the sound is fantastic, even without an amp. That is to be considered, of course only in case the Jabra are the only phones you are using

Yeah because of all that in theory they should work just fine! But nothing shows up under available devices. I'll have to toggle the different settings and see if it makes a difference.

Also yeah I'm using these as workout headphones so I don't need top notch sound quality. They actually sound really good. I have other wired headphones for more serious listening. I just wanted something wireless.