[NewEve]

Ok, 'got my N3 Pro two days ago.

I tested it with my Grado RS2e (with G-cush) and Campfire Andromeda Special Edition: Gold.

I mainly used it with the tube in UltraLinear mode and compared them with the Triode mode as well as solid-state mode.

I still have to compare it to A&K's SR25 but that'll be for the full review.

That said, I also tested the 3.5mm line out with my Schiit Vali 2 tube amp.

Since I was disappointed with AKSP1000M especially in terms of price/performance, I was curious what would the solid-state output be with this AKM DAC.

I was pleasantly surprised as I found it to be as articulate as what I remembered hearing from the SP1000M (particularly how clear the mids / vocals are) without being too dry.

The tube modes most definitively bring something, something many people would pay a lot for. And that's in Triode mode. In UltraLinear mode, this blows away pretty much all DAPs I had — though, again, I still need to compare it to A&K's SR25 side by side.

In line out with my Schiit Vali 2 tube amp, it definitely felt like an improvement over the SR25 plugged to it — i.e. from memory.

I believe that Cayin definitively stuck a very nice balance with their choice of DAC and tube modes.

My personal favourite is UltraLinear, all the way, no question.

Not to forget either, the interface is spot-on and easy to use.

That's it for me, the rest will be for the review.

PS Someone PLEASE make a decent case for this wonderful DAP!!! Dignis, Miter, HELLO???

 

[abitdeef]

I tried to update via OTA, it said there was an upgrade available but it gives me an error everytime I try to download it.

Anybody get the update to work?

 

[muths66]

I tried to update via OTA, it said there was an upgrade available but it gives me an error everytime I try to download it.

Anybody get the update to work?

the update got what thing change?

 

[abitdeef]

the update got what thing change?

I don’t know, I couldn't get it.

 

[jeffri]

I tried to update via OTA, it said there was an upgrade available but it gives me an error everytime I try to download it.

Anybody get the update to work?

Same, but looks like a false flag... I checked Cayin site and didn't see any update for N3Pro yet.

 

[abitdeef]

Same, but looks like a false flag... I checked Cayin site and didn't see any update for N3Pro yet.

That explains it. Alex Jones would be proud

 

[hemtmaker]

From what you described, it can related to level of subfolders or number of characters in the address (i.e., characters of all the folder names in al levels).

Can you perform a test for me? With the songs that caused stutter/freeze/restart, change all the folders names to L1, L2, L3, L4, ... (short form for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, ... etc). This should reduced the length of the address. If the problem remain unchanged, then the problem probably related to levels of folders. It this solved the problem, then we need to focus on length of address.

I have just done the test. My folder arrangement is L1-L2-L3-L4-L5(songs), each time i:
1) Play the song
2) Press the home button
3) Press the three dots on the top right corner
4) Press +
5) Press add to favourite

I repeat the test 4 times, i notice lags starting from the 2nd song. On average, after the 3rd song i will get a freeze screen and the players restarts

When i reduce the subfolders to L2-L3-L4-L5(songs), i can add all the songs in L5 without freeze/restart

 

[Licht]

Both. The tubes glow at very low intensity, we used the JAN6418 as buffer so that we can operate them at low-heat low-current condition, which are requirements for portable applications.

We have added red LED so that the tubes can be visualised. Take a look a the following photo and you can notice the LED actually "display" the tubes completely when you are in low light environment, not just the filament.

Thank you for the clarification.

 

[turopark1963]

Will this one go well with the UM Mest ??? I preorder the Mest and need a Dap !!

 

[Mudbone79]

I've only had it for a day but completely blown away by its performance... On high gain balanced with my anandas... Turns them into bass monsters

 

[morndewey]

Can anyone speak to N3pro paired with Dunu 3001pro?

 

[hemtmaker]

I've only had it for a day but completely blown away by its performance... On high gain balanced with my anandas... Turns them into bass monsters

It also drives my Arya very well. I am using the UL mode

 

[hemtmaker]

I just found another bug.
When I search for songs and use the quick alphabet slider on the right. Letters from ‘s’ onwards do not work.

 

[Mudbone79]

I just found another bug.
When I search for songs and use the quick alphabet slider on the right. Letters from ‘s’ onwards do not work.

I find pairing with your phone saves you a lot of hassle as the controls on the phone are much easier to use

 

[hemtmaker]

I find pairing with your phone saves you a lot of hassle as the controls on the phone are much easier to use

Thanks for the tip. Speaking of pairing with the phone. The lag in BT receiver mode is normal right? Pretty distracting when watching YouTube I have to say