[Rozeqloud]

I believe Pewterlocks refers to TAVES Consumer Electronic show

Sorry, I haven't been to this show before, I have no idea about the show arrangement.

Thanks Andy

 

[Vitaly2017]

I was reading around and found 2 contradictory information about cayin n8
On the official website it states this
AKM AK4497EQ DAC chipsets and can native decode up to DSD512 and 64 Bit/ 768kHz
http://en.cayin.cn/news/show?id=13548

And in this thread on first page it states only dsd256 and 32bit 384khz?

Is this a mistake which one is correct?

 

[audionewbi]

What the chip and the dap can produce don’t always match. I agree it’s bit strange to talk about the chip capabilities than the dap but technically what they said is correct.

 

[Vitaly2017]

What the chip and the dap can produce don’t always match. I agree it’s bit strange to talk about the chip capabilities than the dap but technically what they said is correct.

I dont see any specs on akm that can do this DSD512 and 64 Bit/ 768kHz that must be a mistake

 

[audionewbi]

I dont see any specs on akm that can do this DSD512 and 64 Bit/ 768kHz that must be a mistake

I stand corrected, 64 bit isn't the chip spec. Cayin should fix it.

 

[tkddud21]

The Paw Gold Touch can be best described as a compromise between the N8 and the SP1000.

Its not as holographic as the SP1000 but it has some of it. The soundstage is not massive like the N8 but it's noticeably more spacious compared to the SP1000. Lets say the N8 is rated a 20 for soundstage and the SP1000 a 15. The Paw Gold Touch would be a 17.

In terms of tonality it would be closer to the SP1000 but with a bit more body.

Personally I found the Paw Gold Touch to be the most neutral among the three.

In terms of ergonomics the N8 would be the nicest to hold and the SP1000 being a bit cumbersome due to its width. The N8 is very thick though.

Did you compare them with single 3.5? or balanced output?

 

[tkddud21]

Maybe I mixed up the terms.

I was talking about the 4.4mm outputs being able to be converted to 2.5mm and 3.5mm outputs.

You can't convert a 2.5mm output into a 3.5mm output though.

Oh I understood. Nevermind.

 

[seanwee]

Did you compare them with single 3.5? or balanced output?

single ended on both.

 

[Vitaly2017]

hmmm any news or updates regarding the cayin N8 been a while we havent heard anything new

 

[x RELIC x]

hmmm any news or updates regarding the cayin N8 been a while we havent heard anything new

Lol...

 

[Vitaly2017]

https://media.giphy.com/media/o0vwzuFwCGAFO/giphy.gifplease hurry

 

[Vitaly2017]

ok I skrewed up lol I dont know how to insert giphys lmao

 

[x RELIC x]

ok I skrewed up lol I dont know how to insert giphys lmao

Here, I did it for you...

 

[audionewbi]

Hi guys, is there a place to audition the N8 end of this month in Singapore?

 

[claidler]

To UK residents interested in the Cayin N8:

We at Advanced MP3 Players have been advised that limited stock of the N8 will be available soon. If you would be interested in pre-ordering one, drop me a private message or feel free to email Advanced MP3 Players, I'll deal with any requests personally and see what I can do to get you an N8 ASAP.