[Mhog55]

The N3 Ultra is a very resolving DAP , more so than my A&K Kann Max that's huge praise.

Anyone looking for a super warm experience look elsewhere in comparison my Shanling M8 and even more so now the M5 Ultra gives a much warmer smoothed over sound.

Me I am tickled pink . Modern tube mode 4.4 Out to the XDUOO XD05 Pro is a surreal experience.

This is helpful, thank you. I'm going to need to add the M5 Ultra to my Shanling collection. This will be my 4th, but I've been sold on their sound for a while now.

 

[seanwee]

I believe I answered that when I said "Too much information overload" Its the wrong pairing with the N3U so big thumbs down.

The DTE900 is aggressive in the upper mids and treble so the N3U really reveals all the information in a even more forward manner especially in Tube mode.

The M5U with its warmer signature balances the upper mids by taming them down a bit and smooths out the entire playback. Big thumbs up with the DTE900

On the other side of the coin the Myer-Audio CKLVX D41 and the Shanling ME600 are surreal on the N3 Ultra, with super revealing DAP'S you need to be mindful of your chain.

I certainly don't think there is any hard and fast rule, all our ears are different as is our tastes. It a subjective hobby.

I just tried the Hiby R6 Pro II and loved it because it was "hyper revealing" in a way. And my iems are already some of the most clear and detailed on the market.

The N3 Ultra is next on my list.

 

[jotaerre]

Hello! Good morning or good evening depending on each country.

As the hours spent listening go by, my mind maps the synergy between the N3U, the ISN CS02 cable and the NEO 5 that I love so much. The N3U matures towards exquisite warmth. My last musical session with this equipment was done without exceeding a volume of 22 (without EQ or PEQ), incredible! If I tell the truth, my truth of course, I lose the desire to improve or scale any of the parts that make up this team.

I take this moment to thank the Cayin team for the development of this DAP gem, I really love it and I'm happy with that. At the moment I can't find any errors. You play your favorite album, close your eyes and relax, because that's what it's all about, right?!


I am very grateful to this forum.

 

[jotaerre]

I charge the N3U at 5V and 2A...what about you?

 

[mikaik]

I charge the N3U at 5V and 2A...what about you?

I tend to charge my players and amps with a slow charger, max 2A. Most of the time from a powered USB hub that stays on my desk.

 

[l Like Music]

Anyone tries to use N7 as a streamer, while N3U as a DAC/AMP? Does it work?

 

[wj18]

That might work, I can't verify it as I only have the N8 which has bluetooth, however if not you could try connecting a bluetooth receiver like the A&K PB1 to the N3U and then streaming from the N7 to the HB1, would be interested to know if you try it.

 

[Andykong]

The Announcement of N3Ultra Firmware v1.1

New Functions and System Optimization

1. Move “Scan Music” to the “Music Settings” menu, and add a scanning setting to enable user customization of the scanning process.
2. Repair the problem of abnormal termination of the Cayin Music App when clicking the multiple selection button in the upper right corner of various music listing pages;
3. Repair the problem that some UI descriptions/icons are not displayed properly in the EQ/PEQ interface
4. Add shutdown memory function for sample rate indicator setting, DSD gain compensation setting, and channel balance setting;
5. Modify the default save location of EQ/PEQ to local storage;
6. Modify the selected User Interface;
7. Other optimization and bugs fixed

Firmware ULR: https://en.cayin.cn/drive/9/18/633.html

Firmware Update

Cayin will release firmware updates to enhance and optimize N3Ultra as deemed required. Users can update the firmware through local update. To manually download the firmware, please visit the SUPPORT center of our official website.


A Kind Reminder to N3Ultra Firmware Upgrade

• Each version of firmware might contain minor differences, consumer please decide on your own accord whether you need to update the firmware of your N3Ultra Digital Audio Player.
• Under normal circumstances, firmware upgrades will not cause any damage to user information, but Cayin cannot exclude the possibility of upgrade failure due to malfunction or any other reason. For these reasons, we strongly suggest you remove all storage devices inserted into the DAP before you perform the firmware upgrade.
• The N3Ultra firmware cannot be used in other products, and the firmware from other products cannot be used in N3Ultra

Attention

• Please make sure the N3Ultra has not less than 30% battery power, otherwise please charge up the player before you proceed to a firmware update.
• Please make sure your TF card has more than 2GB of storage before the firmware update.

Firmware Update Procedures

1. Download the latest firmware update package from the Support Center of Cayin website, please select “Personal Audio” on this page.
2. You should receive a compressed file (cayin_N3Ultra_xxx_xxxxxxx_8.1_user_update.zip) for the N3Ultra firmware update. DO NOT decompress the zip file.
3. Copy the firmware file into the root directory of your TF card, and insert the TF card into N3Ultra before you proceed to the next step.
4. Select "System Settings" on the main menu, at the Setting menu page select “System” and then select "FOTA* Updates” to enter the firmware update interface;
5. Select “Local updates” in the System Update screen.
6. Proceed to the root directory of your TF card, then select the firmware file.
7. The system will remind you that the device will be restarted during the firmware update, select “OK” in the confirmation window, and the system will start the firmware upgrade process;
8. Do not operate the device during a firmware update. After the upgrade is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you can use the DAP when the device resumes from reboot.
9. Please delete the firmware file from the TF card after you have completed the firmware update process

* FOTA stands for Firmware Over-The-Air

 

[l Like Music]

That might work, I can't verify it as I only have the N8 which has bluetooth, however if not you could try connecting a bluetooth receiver like the A&K PB1 to the N3U and then streaming from the N7 to the HB1, would be interested to know if you try it.

Thank you. But would like to use USB C digital output from N7 to N3U for best SQ. I have been trying several times with different cables, but it didn’t work well.

 

[mikaik]

Thank you. But would like to use USB C digital output from N7 to N3U for best SQ. I have been trying several times with different cables, but it didn’t work well.

Have you tried restarting the N3U while connected to your N7?
It's what I need to do to get it into DAC mode when connecting to my phone.

 

[stersa]

Upgraded without any problem

Best Regards

Sisco

 

[ChangTan]

The Announcement of N3Ultra Firmware v1.1

New Functions and System Optimization

1. Move “Scan Music” to the “Music Settings” menu, and add a scanning setting to enable user customization of the scanning process.
2. Repair the problem of abnormal termination of the Cayin Music App when clicking the multiple selection button in the upper right corner of various music listing pages;
3. Repair the problem that some UI descriptions/icons are not displayed properly in the EQ/PEQ interface
4. Add shutdown memory function for sample rate indicator setting, DSD gain compensation setting, and channel balance setting;
5. Modify the default save location of EQ/PEQ to local storage;
6. Modify the selected User Interface;
7. Other optimization and bugs fixed

Firmware ULR: https://en.cayin.cn/drive/9/18/633.html

Firmware Update

Cayin will release firmware updates to enhance and optimize N3Ultra as deemed required. Users can update the firmware through local update. To manually download the firmware, please visit the SUPPORT center of our official website.


A Kind Reminder to N3Ultra Firmware Upgrade

• Each version of firmware might contain minor differences, consumer please decide on your own accord whether you need to update the firmware of your N3Ultra Digital Audio Player.
• Under normal circumstances, firmware upgrades will not cause any damage to user information, but Cayin cannot exclude the possibility of upgrade failure due to malfunction or any other reason. For these reasons, we strongly suggest you remove all storage devices inserted into the DAP before you perform the firmware upgrade.
• The N3Ultra firmware cannot be used in other products, and the firmware from other products cannot be used in N3Ultra

Attention

• Please make sure the N3Ultra has not less than 30% battery power, otherwise please charge up the player before you proceed to a firmware update.
• Please make sure your TF card has more than 2GB of storage before the firmware update.

Firmware Update Procedures

1. Download the latest firmware update package from the Support Center of Cayin website, please select “Personal Audio” on this page.
2. You should receive a compressed file (cayin_N3Ultra_xxx_xxxxxxx_8.1_user_update.zip) for the N3Ultra firmware update. DO NOT decompress the zip file.
3. Copy the firmware file into the root directory of your TF card, and insert the TF card into N3Ultra before you proceed to the next step.
4. Select "System Settings" on the main menu, at the Setting menu page select “System” and then select "FOTA* Updates” to enter the firmware update interface;
5. Select “Local updates” in the System Update screen.
6. Proceed to the root directory of your TF card, then select the firmware file.
7. The system will remind you that the device will be restarted during the firmware update, select “OK” in the confirmation window, and the system will start the firmware upgrade process;
8. Do not operate the device during a firmware update. After the upgrade is complete, the system will reboot automatically and you can use the DAP when the device resumes from reboot.
9. Please delete the firmware file from the TF card after you have completed the firmware update process

* FOTA stands for Firmware Over-The-Air

regarding the firmware update, is it not possible or not viable to add a "Album Artist" category as mentioned by quite a few people in previous posts?

 

[ToneDeafMonk]

I was hopefull the ring light would have gotten a tweak to use night mode to lower its brightness. The other fixes are a welcome change.

 

[mikaik]

I was hopefull the ring light would have gotten a tweak to use night mode to lower its brightness. The other fixes are a welcome change.

Ah well, we don't really need it, sliding a finger along the bottom edge, activates the button just fine. Knowing myself, now that it stays off after restarting the player, I'll probably turn it back on

 

[mt877]

Album art thumbnails continue to be problematic. I went through all my albums and tracks to resize the embedded art to 500x500 and on some screens there is a thumbnail, on other screens the same album art thumbnail does not show at all. I guess instead of rescanning, maybe it's better to wipe the database and scan from scratch? Not even sure if that will resolve anything.