Mr Trev
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Wondering that myself. Gain possibly, as in MOOOOORRRRRE
Cayin N5 DAP - Product Info (Post #2), Resources (Post #3) and Discussion
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It's got to be Mute, yes? Sitting right next to the volume buttons... what else could M stand for? I must KNOW! 
hakushondaimao
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Not hyping anything up, just sharing my impressions, but N5 is not just sharing the same dac used in the latest A&K, but they are also sharing the same level of build quality and attention to details...
Looks spectacular... hope I get to try it on the tour.
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M: multi-function Menu button. Depending on a display screen you are in, it brings up different menus. When screen is off, you press M for play/pause and Volume +/- long press skips to the next/prev track, while short press still controls the volume. Very convenient positioning of M-button.
Btw, this pair up here (N5+C5 w/UMPro50) is EPIC! Pro50s never sounded that good before
Btw, this pair up here (N5+C5 w/UMPro50) is EPIC! Pro50s never sounded that good before
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Dayum! The N5 looks so retro-sexay!!!
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I agree, she looks damn fine.
However, three days into my AK120ii, and I don't think I'll ever be happy with a mechanical UI again. I'm willing to be proven wrong, though. Bring on that tour!
However, three days into my AK120ii, and I don't think I'll ever be happy with a mechanical UI again. I'm willing to be proven wrong, though. Bring on that tour!
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I agree, she looks damn fine.
However, three days into my AK120ii, and I don't think I'll ever be happy with a mechanical UI again. I'm willing to be proven wrong, though. Bring on that tour!
I love mechanical and touchscreen. A good marriage of both is ideal IMHO, but I haven't found that yet.
BTW, I got a taste of the AK380 last week. Talk about DAYUM :blink:
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I agree, she looks damn fine.
However, three days into my AK120ii, and I don't think I'll ever be happy with a mechanical UI again. I'm willing to be proven wrong, though. Bring on that tour!
Yep, AK120ii has the best of both worlds, but the latest OTA firmware update was a bit of a step back. Touch/mechanical interface of AK120ii is bar none, but after awhile it gets frustrating because you want more "android" experience considering a hefty price tag. Just my personal opinion, and I know a lot of people will disagree. Perhaps that's a reason why so many eyes are on the upcoming X7 release...
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Just got it today at A1futureshop . Boy , can't wait to test it tonight . Will post a review shortly.
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Please do.
I have to choose between this, the Sony A17, or the AK Jr
and to me this looks like the better value.
Plus the walkman look is sick.
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From you, that makes perfect sense. I know you started out reviewing Android devices. You know all that Android is capable of, and except a lot from a product carrying that software.
For me, my Android demands are met by the Galaxy S6, and the S4 I owned before it. This is my pocket PC, possessing deep and broad functionality.
My DAPs... I DO NOT WANT a mess of features. I don't especially want Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. I want GREAT sound, impeccable build, and a UI that is all about my music. Just because it's Android doesn't mean it ought to take on more responsibilities than a DAP should.
You are right, nonetheless. Astell & Kern are overpriced for what they do. Given the sum you are meant to invest in them, one might very well expect more than just a music player.
I don't want my player trying to be more than a player. I need it dedicated to a singular cause. That cause being the finest music experience possible.
I acquired my AK120ii for $1040, unopened. That may still cost too much for what it is. Still, listening to it, I struggle to feel taken advantage of. Its sound is numinous, the user experience, intuitive and effortless. I fear we would lose out on much of this if they became any more like smartphones.
Whatever. I think this is probably not the best venue to talk about Astell & Kern merchandise.
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Whatever. I think this is probably not the best venue to talk about Astell & Kern merchandise.
No, I appreciate the comparison.
I was considering AK gear, but it is ridiculously priced.
This N5 is basically everything I've been looking for:
-Old school design
-Expandable Memory
-Excellent DAC
-Great Interface
-PHYSICAL BUTTONS!!!!
At 350 dollars, this is killing a lot of the other options I was considering which were compromises for me: Ak Jr, Sony A15/16/17, ect.
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I'm a big fan of the FiiO X5 Classic. From what I'm reading, though, the N5 is going to be the new DAP to beat in this price range.
I still need to read more reviews, but if it's as good as I'm hearing, I'd take this over the X5 any day... for the UI alone!
If I make it into the tour, I'll know first-hand. I am quite anxious to try her out.
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when screen blank: pause button,
screen on: configuration button: such as shuffle, delete, high /low gain.
Cayin website claim that n5 can be used as a desktop dap, but there is no instruction in the box how to use it....
screen on: configuration button: such as shuffle, delete, high /low gain.
Cayin website claim that n5 can be used as a desktop dap, but there is no instruction in the box how to use it....
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