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Cayin N5ii Android based Master Quality Digital Audio Player
Nov 4, 2017 at 8:31 PM Post #91 of 4,108
Yeah, I'm thinking most of my headphones have plenty of bass response so I'll be fine as long as the bass response isn't overly thin, which it sounds like it isn't. What I'll be hoping for is something as transparent, dynamic and neutral as my desktop grace.
 
Nov 5, 2017 at 1:42 AM Post #92 of 4,108
Have you slipped on the included silicon (TPU?) case @PinkyPowers? It's pretty nice, has good grippy texture, and lets the appealing aesthetics to peek through a bit.

I'm really liking this DAP so far. Good total package as far as being a DAP. To be transparent, I haven't tried third-party apps yet. That'll be this weekend's homework...
 
Nov 5, 2017 at 1:20 AM Post #93 of 4,108
Nov 6, 2017 at 12:40 AM Post #96 of 4,108
nmatheis said:
Ahh... I prefer a more natural type of leather, not the croc-imprint. I'm hoping Dignis comes out with a case for X5ii!
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Dignis is unlikely, because they seldom develop case for rectangular and symmetric DAP.
 
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Nov 6, 2017 at 11:14 AM Post #97 of 4,108
Very interesting DAP! I love the i5, and would've nearly bought that if I didn't come across this thread. But Andy, do tell us, any plans to release a Cayin i5ii? :p maybe with 4.4mm balanced even? hehe.

Also, I must say, the specs look very promising! I might get one for myself someday soon, but I gotta hear it first :)
 
Nov 6, 2017 at 1:45 PM Post #98 of 4,108
Andykong said:
Dignis is unlikely, because they seldom develop case for rectangular and symmetric DAP.
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/VALENTINUM?ref=condensed_trust_header_title_items
He can for sure.

I honestly find cayin i5 case to far exceed any of the other two cases. He uses legit italian leather calfskin or sheepskin. You can customize too.

He's in ukraine and can ship internationally, but makes best leather cases for daps I've ever felt.

It should be easy to request a custom order, he might need someone to donate Cayin N5ii to him temporarily though.
 
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Nov 7, 2017 at 3:07 AM Post #99 of 4,108
nmatheis said:
Have you slipped on the included silicon (TPU?) case @PinkyPowers? It's pretty nice, has good grippy texture, and lets the appealing aesthetics to peek through a bit.

I'm really liking this DAP so far. Good total package as far as being a DAP. To be transparent, I haven't tried third-party apps yet. That'll be this weekend's homework...
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Well, show us some photo to illustrate why you like the silicon case. I am saying this because it is different from our previous silicon case significantly, so others might be confused by the description. :beerchug:
 
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Nov 7, 2017 at 3:38 AM Post #100 of 4,108
PopZeus said:
Yeah, I'm thinking most of my headphones have plenty of bass response so I'll be fine as long as the bass response isn't overly thin, which it sounds like it isn't. What I'll be hoping for is something as transparent, dynamic and neutral as my desktop grace.
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N5ii has decent bass resolution, it is on the lean side when compare to N5 or i5, but it is definitely not thin IMHO.

Transparent, dynamic and neutral are almost always welcomed in desktop setup, assuming you are using over-the-ear headphones at the same time. However, I don't think the exact criteria will apply on DAP because you are using IEMs with it and IEMs get be fatigue when the overall system is highly transparent and neutral. In many cases, a slightly warm-tilt sound signature will allow you to listen to your setup for longer hours
 
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Nov 7, 2017 at 4:16 AM Post #101 of 4,108
JaeYoon said:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VALENTINUM?ref=condensed_trust_header_title_items
He can for sure.

I honestly find cayin i5 case to far exceed any of the other two cases. He uses legit italian leather calfskin or sheepskin. You can customize too.

He's in ukraine and can ship internationally, but makes best leather cases for daps I've ever felt.

It should be easy to request a custom order, he might need someone to donate Cayin N5ii to him temporarily though.
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Just in case someone is unaware of the Dignis case for previous version of N5, this is the link for the product (in English)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018XBGFZ6/

The ETSY is brilliant from functional point of view, it is designed by someone who care about protecting the DAP but without getting in the way of regular use. However, when compare to the Dignis case, it lacks in terms of elegant and sleekness. Somehow 3D shaped case draws more attention and Dignis knows how to preserve the "highlight" of a design.

If someone is ordering ETSY case for N5ii and need supports, drop me a PM and see if we can work out. Maybe I can send them a set of our metal chassis (with the screen and the circuitry), hopefully they can use that to get their measurement correctly and test fit when needed.
 
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Nov 7, 2017 at 9:07 AM Post #102 of 4,108
Andykong said:
N5ii has decent bass resolution, it is on the lean side when compare to N5 or i5, but it is definitely not thin IMHO.

Transparent, dynamic and neutral are almost always welcomed in desktop setup, assuming you are using over-the-ear headphones at the same time. However, I don't think the exact criteria will apply on DAP because you are using IEMs with it and IEMs get be fatigue when the overall system is highly transparent and neutral. In many cases, a slightly warm-tilt sound signature will allow you to listen to your setup for longer hours
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The way you're describing it sounds great. Neutral with a slight warm tilt is exactly what I want. It's partly what drove me to the N3. If this is just a refined version of that? PERFECT. Looking forward to the final details about price and release date!
 
Nov 7, 2017 at 9:13 AM Post #103 of 4,108
PopZeus said:
The way you're describing it sounds great. Neutral with a slight warm tilt is exactly what I want. It's partly what drove me to the N3. If this is just a refined version of that? PERFECT. Looking forward to the final details about price and release date!
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The N3 is a bit warmer than this.
 
Nov 7, 2017 at 10:14 AM Post #104 of 4,108
PopZeus said:
The way you're describing it sounds great. Neutral with a slight warm tilt is exactly what I want. It's partly what drove me to the N3. If this is just a refined version of that? PERFECT. Looking forward to the final details about price and release date!
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My "personal" warm sounding meter for Cayin DAP is as follows:

N5 > i5=N3 > N5ii > N6

> is warmer
 
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Nov 7, 2017 at 10:30 AM Post #105 of 4,108
Andykong said:
My "personal" warm sounding meter for Cayin DAP is as follows:

N5 > i5=N3 > N5ii > N6

> is warmer
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Interesting. I don't remember the N5 1st Gen sounding that warm. But then, it has been quite a long time since last I heard it. Pinky was lucky enough to get in on that tour back in the day.

I do very much agree with i5=N3, and both being a good bit warmer than the N5II. Never heard the N6, though. :D
 
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