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Cayin N8 TOTL DAP: KORG Nutube, Dual AK4497, 4.4mm phone/line out
Jul 17, 2020 at 7:47 PM Post #3,436 of 3,873
One more, Acoustic research ar-m2, Calyx M and Cayin N8
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Jul 23, 2020 at 6:38 PM Post #3,437 of 3,873
Jul 23, 2020 at 9:07 PM Post #3,439 of 3,873
Hi guys, I didn't have the time to give you any feedback. I like the sound of Cayin N8, a lot but I am kinda disappointed with the UI. I like the sound of the 4.4 balanced and the tubes. The 4.4 sound almost identical with the Acoustic research ar-m2 to the point that I would not distinguish between the two with my eyes closed. The tubes sound great in a different way than Calyx M that also have this warm sound. What is nice is that you have different sound from the same device. Now I still have to decide if is going to replace the Calyx m and Acoustic research ar-m2 because I have a buyer remorse, nothing related with the sound but with the cost of the player
 
Jul 23, 2020 at 9:12 PM Post #3,440 of 3,873
dhc0329 said:
Never heard of Acoustic research ar-m2. It's so bug so must be good.
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Yes, the Acoustic research ar-m2 is a great sounding player. I had many daps and I didn't find anything to sound better than Calyx M and Acoustic research ar-m2. Cayin N8 sound as good as the other two in one device, maybe the tubes sound more refined than Calyx M but at the same time the Calyx M have a way of pulling you in the music that no dap can do, the same with Acoustic research ar-m2 it sounds as good as the 4.4 balanced, and it has a great synergy with my Jh audio Roxanne performance series.
 
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Jul 23, 2020 at 9:24 PM Post #3,441 of 3,873
GUI isn't its strong point but SQ is. Might be worth trying other IEM's though....
 
Jul 23, 2020 at 9:31 PM Post #3,442 of 3,873
Doug2507 said:
GUI isn't its strong point but SQ is. Might be worth trying other IEM's though....
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Yes, I will try everything before deciding to keep it or not. It was a big stretch for me to buy it and I have a buyer remorse but it is a great sounding device. I just need to decide if it is worth the money effort or if I can live with my other daps
 
Jul 24, 2020 at 7:30 PM Post #3,443 of 3,873
I gave more listening time and I came to the conclusion that yes the Cayin n8 is the best sounding dap that I have ever heard, the most complete and refined sound
 
Jul 24, 2020 at 7:40 PM Post #3,444 of 3,873
Good to hear it gets the seal of approval! 😁 😎 I'm now at a point where I'm hunting down the best mastered versions of albums as hardware wise the hunt is over. A new rabbit hole to jump into! 🍻
 
Jul 24, 2020 at 7:41 PM Post #3,445 of 3,873
immortalsoul said:
I gave more listening time and I came to the conclusion that yes the Cayin n8 is the best sounding dap that I have ever heard, the most complete and refined sound
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I like the N8s 3.5.
 
Jul 24, 2020 at 7:45 PM Post #3,447 of 3,873
Even though I like the sound of it greatly I decided to sell it, I decided that I can live with what I have for the moment. It is time for me to pay my credit card and not just buy things that I can't afford. If you guys are looking to buy one I am willing to let it go
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/cayin-n8-black-brass.938270/
 
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Jul 24, 2020 at 9:02 PM Post #3,448 of 3,873
Jul 24, 2020 at 9:21 PM Post #3,449 of 3,873
jmills8 said:
Its great you said earlier that the N8 is the best sounding dap.
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I said that it is the best sounding dap because it is, it deserves all the praise, I wish to be in the position to be able to keep it
 
Jul 24, 2020 at 9:23 PM Post #3,450 of 3,873
Could you not consolidate the other DAPs?

Youre BB shouldn't stick around long, nice price. 😎
 
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