Cayin N8 TOTL DAP: KORG Nutube, Dual AK4497, 4.4mm phone/line out

[21qz]

Quick question... on the bottom led, colors mean what again?

 

[Mike-WI]

Quick question... on the bottom led, colors mean what again?

From Post #1 of thread:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/cay...ak4497-dual-output-mode-dual-line-out.879025/

 

[21qz]

From Post #1 of thread:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/cay...ak4497-dual-output-mode-dual-line-out.879025/

Dang I haven’t gone past green. I need better content. Where has the most blue/purple/white quality albums?

 

[Mike-WI]

Dang I haven’t gone past green. I need better content. Where has the most blue/purple/white quality albums?

HD Tracks is one venue. They actually have a sale now through Dec 24.

EDIT:

USE CODE HDDEC21 TO GET 20% OFF WHEN BUYING 2 OR MORE TITLES STOREWIDE
*Offer valid for digital downloads storewide on HDtracks.com when purchasing 2 or more titles.
Discounts cannot be applied to prior orders. Code can be used multiple times.
Expires 12/24/2018 11:59PM EST.

 

[21qz]

Right on, good looking!
Which sample rate are most of y’alls music?

 

[CayinSupport]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We would like to express our sincerest appreciation to every comer in this thread for your patience and kind suggestion to Cayin during the whole year!

We are looking to continue the journey of sound with you in 2019!

 

[Chip B]

Thanks for bringing such quality and meaningful player the N8 to be a lifestyle companion in my life’s journey for 2019! And thanks for wishing us Merry Christmas! Same to you and yours Andy!

 

[CayinSupport]

Announcement of Cayin N8 firmware v2.1

http://en.cayin.cn/down1/show?id=13566

New Functions and System Optimization

1. Add new pull down menu for Bluetooth DAC (Rx mode) and USB DAC function, enable users to adjust gain settings, timbre (tube/SS), Output mode (P/P+) and BAL output option (PO/LO) in the pull-down menu.
2. Relocate the Music Setting and System Setting options from previous pull-down menu to a newly created pull-up menu from bottom of screen.
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4. Revise System wallpaper/album art
5. Bug fixed: Bluetooth will accidentally turned on when charging during power off
6. Other Bug fix and optimizations

Firmware upgrades procedure

Cayin will release firmware upgrade to enhance and optimize N8 as deem required, the new firmware can be acquired through OTA or manual download, since the content of these firmware are identical, you can select whichever upgrade option that fit your needs.
Please make sure the device has sufficient battery power before you proceed. Please confirm the device has not less than 50% battery power; otherwise please charge up the player before you proceed to firmware upgrade.

Option 1: Local Upgrade Procedures

1. Download the latest firmware upgrade package from Cayin website (www.cayin.cn), you should receive a compressed document N8 firmware XXXX.zip
2. Decompress the zip file and extract the N8 firmware file (update.upt)
3. Copy N8 firmware file into the root directory of N8 internal memory or TF card, insert the TF card into N8 before you proceed to next step.
4. Select System upgrade from System Setup menu, when prompted by the system, select “update via micro SD card”. You will be asked to confirm your selection, select OK to proceed.
5. The system will start the firmware upgrade immediately, you can monitor the process through the Updater progress bar.
6. The player will reboot into main menu when the firmware upgrade is completed. Please verify the firmware version number which is displayed under “About” option of pull down menu

Option 2: OTA Upgrade Procedure

1. Connect N8 to an Internet ready WiFi connection
2. Make sure your N8 internal memory has at least 100MB available storage
3. Select System upgrade from System Setup menu, when prompted by the system, select “OTA upgrade”. The player will detect if there is a new firmware available.
4. If a new firmware is available, the player will display “Found new firmware XXX” at the top of the screen, select Download to proceed.
5. At the end of the download process, the system will prompt you to confirm “Update firmware now?” Selecting “OK ” to proceed.
6. The system will start the firmware upgrade immediately, you can monitor the process through the firmware upgrade screen.
7. The player will reboot into main menu when the firmware upgrade is completed. Please verify the firmware version number which is displayed under “About” option of pull down menu

Attention

• N8 can support FAT/FAT32/exFAT/NTFS formatted TF card during the firmware upgrade process.
• Do not operate the machine during firmware upgrade
• Please delete/remove the firmware file from the TF card after firmware upgrade
• Please update your Music Library after firmware upgrade
• If N8 is in charging status, the player will not reboot to main menu after firmware upgrade. It will stop at the battery charging page, you need to disconnect the USB charger to complete the firmware upgrade process.

 

[jmills8]

If I want to go back to a previous FW am I able to do that ? Will the new FW change the sound ?

 

[Decreate]

If I want to go back to a previous FW am I able to do that ? Will the new FW change the sound ?

I've just upgraded the firmware on mine and initial impression is that it seems a little less warm sounding.

 

[jmills8]

I've just upgraded the firmware on mine and initial impression is that it seems a little less warm sounding.

From years in Hong Kong seems many enjoy a colder sound. I like detsils, seperation, depth, hieght while staying analog (warmish). Thanks for the reply.

 

[Decreate]

From years in Hong Kong seems many enjoy a colder sound. I like detsils, seperation, depth, hieght while staying analog (warmish). Thanks for the reply.

I may be in the minority here in HK as I actually prefer to have things sound as close to the real instruments as possible. Perhaps this is because I play guitar.

 

[Andykong]

If I want to go back to a previous FW am I able to do that ? Will the new FW change the sound ?

Yes, you can roll back to previous firmware anytime.

 

[jmills8]

Yes, you can roll back to previous firmware anytime.

Thanks.

 

[21qz]

Please tell me the fish are gone