Cayin N6iii: Nothing is Impossible with Gen2 User-replaceable Audio Motherboard

[drftr]

+1

Does it sing though like a great tube or R-2R player does? I kill for anything supa-dupa toe-tapping rhythmic kinda machine.

drftr

 

[Ichos]

Does it sing though like a great tube or R-2R player does? I kill for anything supa-dupa toe-tapping rhythmic kinda machine.

drftr

Each one with its own advantages and disadvantages. Let's wait to see what the R-2R card brings to the table. As for tubes, it depends on the implementation, not all tubes sound the same. Howerer, if you like tubes as much as I do, then nothing can beat the real thing. Solid state design can mimic tubes but it is not tubes!

 

[drftr]

Howerer, if you like tubes as much as I do, then nothing can beat the real thing

It's just that long-term travelling and tubes don't go together very well, so I will have to live with the next best thing (that doesn't remind me about transistors ).

drftr

 

[Ichos]

It's just that long-term travelling and tubes don't go together very well, so I will have to live with the next best thing (that doesn't remind me about transistors ).

drftr

Tubes in DAPs or portable DACs don't have much problems with travel. They can be enjoyed everywhere

 

[immortalsoul]

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[officeboy20]

How does the Cayin N6iii compare with Sony WM1AM2?

 

[aier8Robert]

Man, Cayin’s really leveling up with the N6iii. Love how they’re still pushing modular design.

 

[drftr]

Tubes in DAPs or portable DACs don't have much problems with travel. They can be enjoyed everywhere

In this part of the world, yes. But not in the other 75% of countries where other people throw around your backpack in public transport. And being in the middle of nowhere means you can't get it replaced or repaired either.

drftr

 

[WDitters]

Hey guys, got a few updates to share regarding the R202 (and RU9)!

Unique Melody (UM) will be bringing both the N6iii with the R202 motherboard and the RU9 to CanJam Shanghai. You can find them at Booth C7 — so if you’re attending, don’t miss the chance to try them out in person!

Now a quick update on the R202 motherboard:
The hardware design has been finalized — what you’ll be hearing at the show is essentially the near-final version. After the show, we’ll collect feedback, conduct final testing, and make some last tuning refinements.

If all goes well, we’re aiming to start mass production shortly afterward, with a domestic launch planned for late June, followed by an international release in July.

Any idea about the expected price? I heard an indication of $599 but that seems high … That would mean some €630-€650 including EU VAT

 

[Tristy]

Any idea about the expected price? I heard an indication of $599 but that seems high … That would mean some €630-€650 including EU VAT

Probably the same as the other boards surely?

 

[WDitters]

Probably the same as the other boards surely?

Those hover around €400-€440 here in EU

 

[Gold Fox]

Any idea about the expected price? I heard an indication of $599 but that seems high … That would mean some €630-€650 including EU VAT

We haven’t officially announced the pricing for R202 motherboard yet, so I can’t share exact numbers at the moment.

What I can say is that our suggested retail price in the U.S. will be lower than $599. That said, as you probably know, once it reaches the EU region, things do get a bit more complex due to VAT, import costs, and distributor pricing structures...