Cayin N5ii Android based Master Quality Digital Audio Player

[Jmop]

I agree with you that the iem should drive the decision but hey, it's all about exploring sound at the end of the day.

 

[originalsnuffy]

Man, in your case I might just add a DAC dongle to your phone. Its easier than futzing with a separate unit if you aren't go to be demanding all that much in terms of power.

 

[Jmop]

Find a dongle with its own volume control and I’m all ears.

 

[psyskiesman]

I love my n5ii but have run out of storage space, currently using 2x 512gb micro sd cards. Has anybody tried a 1tb card and does it work? I have not been able to find anybody with a 1tb card for me to try before I buy. Help please.

I have now found the answer to my dilemma; yes the n5ii DOES support a 1Tb card, and I can confirm that I have now inserted 2 x 1Tb cards and both are fully functioning and my music collection now encompasses over 81,000 tracks and I am now downloading a lot of my existing library in FLAC to replace any mp3 tracks.

 

[stillWanted]

Still rocking my Cayin N5iiS, 3 years and a half after my purchase, it cost me something like 300 bucks with Aliexpress promo so easily worthy indeed. Quite happy with it overall, okay it's buggy (DAC mode stutters sometimes) and I've struggled to update it to latest Google Play Services, but I somehow managed to. Sonically it sounds superb, and it can go LOUD as ****, it drives my Takstar HF580 without any issues (almost on par with my Topping E30/L30 stack), and it handles sensitive IEM just as well with a clear output. I, however, couldn't find Tidal on the Play Store, and using old apk didn't do the trick. Fortunately, I bought the app USB Audio Player Pro a while ago, and I can stream Tidal in lossless bitperfect through it, works flawlessly. The only struggle I have with this DAP is the battery, it clearly has worsen with years, is it possible to change it ? I've seen that it has a peculiar connector, and I don't think that batteries from Aliexpress would work. How do you guys deal with the battery life ? I mean it's not terrible, in Audio Priority mode it can play 9 hours of MP3/FLAC in mid-gain at 30 volume, but it would easily do 12 hours a few years ago. I would keep this DAP forever if possible, I just need to be sure that I can change the battery somehow, did someone manage to do it ?

Or are there tricks like underclocking/undervolting the processor to save a bit of power ?

 

[originalsnuffy]

Still rocking my Cayin N5iiS, 3 years and a half after my purchase, it cost me something like 300 bucks with Aliexpress promo so easily worthy indeed. Quite happy with it overall, okay it's buggy (DAC mode stutters sometimes) and I've struggled to update it to latest Google Play Services, but I somehow managed to. Sonically it sounds superb, and it can go LOUD as ****, it drives my Takstar HF580 without any issues (almost on par with my Topping E30/L30 stack), and it handles sensitive IEM just as well with a clear output. I, however, couldn't find Tidal on the Play Store, and using old apk didn't do the trick. Fortunately, I bought the app USB Audio Player Pro a while ago, and I can stream Tidal in lossless bitperfect through it, works flawlessly. The only struggle I have with this DAP is the battery, it clearly has worsen with years, is it possible to change it ? I've seen that it has a peculiar connector, and I don't think that batteries from Aliexpress would work. How do you guys deal with the battery life ? I mean it's not terrible, in Audio Priority mode it can play 9 hours of MP3/FLAC in mid-gain at 30 volume, but it would easily do 12 hours a few years ago. I would keep this DAP forever if possible, I just need to be sure that I can change the battery somehow, did someone manage to do it ?

Or are there tricks like underclocking/undervolting the processor to save a bit of power ?

I had my battery changed out by Cayin recently. I also had the 2.5mm jack repaired. The unit still has trouble recognizing the second microsd card slot. I have to remove the card and put it back in typically to acccess that card.

The software was never finished. Frankly I am a bit less likely to buy another Cayin after this experience as they seem pretty quick to dump a project and move on. But I use it solely as a playback unit and for that its good.

 

[seanwee]

After upgrading to the DX160 from my N5ii I'd say the biggest quality of life upgrade would be the extra functionality.

Not having an audio delay in DAC mode means I can use it for media consumption. It also has a bt DAC option which is a GREAT option to have now that phones no longer come with headphone jacks.

The better sound quality is just icing on the cake honestly considering i was perfectly happy with the N5ii's sound but its a welcome upgrade. And did i mention much higher output power?

 

[ElKabong]

I have recently found that my N5ii will not stay connected to my wifi, used to be no problem so i have no idea what is causing this.
Don't know if it's a 5g or 2.4 problem.

 

[Jmop]

Got one for sale if anyone is interested. Really nice sounding, just looking to try new things..

 

[Neithan]

I must have had an early production unit because my 2.5mm jack went bad. Only one channel was working.

I sent the unit to China for Cayin to repair it. Shipping was expensive, the repair was inexpensive. About $15 to fix the jack. I also replaced the battery which was only $10 or so.

I have the exact same problem on mine. Who did you contact to service your unit?

 

[originalsnuffy]

I have the exact same problem on mine. Who did you contact to service your unit?

Service has a click through on the website. Something like support@cayin.cn but that’s from memory.

 

[Andykong]

I have the exact same problem on mine. Who did you contact to service your unit?

For warranty and repair, please email service@cayin.cn

 

[Neithan]

For warranty and repair, please email service@cayin.cn

Just send email. Thanks