[ECKHUAAA]

Wow. $306 for a 1T card? Amazon SanDisk card is $140 for 120mb/sec and $167 for 160 mb/sec. Is that card worth double the price?

For a review of MicroSD
**Remember for playback we are mostly reading data from the card****

Micron c200 microSDXC Card Performance​

In this review, we will compare the 1TB Micron c200 microSDXC UHS-I card with the following:

§ 1TB SanDisk Extreme

§ Samsung Evo Plus

§ Adata Premier

Using our Lenovo ThinkStation P920 Workstation Consumer Testing Platform, we measured 2MB sequential transfer speeds from the Micron with 92.4MB/s read and 86MB/s write, close to the quoted speeds. The 1TB SanDisk showed top results of 160.13MB/s read and 100.93MB/s write, while the Samsung posted 92.15MB/s read and 84.62MB/s write. The Adata measured on the lower end with sequential read speeds of 60.6MB/s and sequential writes of 33.41MB/s.

When comparing random large-block transfers, the Micron cc200 card showed a solid 88.8MB/s read and 83.2MB/s write. In comparison, the SanDisk reached 113.89MB/s read and 60.29MB/s write, while the Samsung posted 85.73MB/s in read and only 1.16MB/s write. The Adata card was able to reach 50.58MB/s read and 29.81MB/s write.

For Random 4k transfers, the Micron card hit an impressive 2,154.5 IOPS read 1,158 IOPS write. The SanDisk measured 1,215.85 IOPS read and 560.72 IOPS write, while the Samsung posted 1,480 IOPS read and 420 IOPS write. Here, the Adata performed well, hitting speeds of 2,971 IOPS read and 1,190 IOPS write

We also put the card through the Blackmagic disk speed test using a current generation MacBook Air, which showed 90.2MB/s read and 83.2MB/s. The SanDisk card posted 156.3MB/s read and 99.2MB/s write while the 512GB Samsung was able to hit 90.3MB/s read and 77.8MB/s.

 

[Z_Showmaster]

@Andykong what's the highest DSD resolution that N8ii supports? Since N8ii is not yet on the DSD.com device support matrix yet they have N8 and N6ii capped at DSD256

Those with DSD collections will be happy to know N8ii converts DSD as a native 1-bit format with no PCM/DXD processing.

 

[Whitigir]

@Andykong what's the highest DSD resolution that N8ii supports? Since N8ii is not yet on the DSD.com device support matrix yet they have N8 and N6ii capped at DSD256

It supports upto DSD512x

I'm going to pop on my flame suit, but finally getting around popping in the Micron. First listening impression on various DSD256, 512 and FLACs - was everything sounds more crisp, focused, subtle instruments more noticeable. I'm going to eat cake but I'm impressed @Whitigir.

Here's the specs on Micron C7MS-1WT
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Micron/MTSD1T0AKC7MS-1WT?qs=wnTfsH77Xs5MS4KanzGPEQ==

And Sandisk Extreme Pro
https://www.westerndigital.com/prod...-extreme-pro-uhs-i-microsd#SDSQXCZ-1T00-GN6MA

• Both up to 100MB/s** read speed
• Extreme Pro write speed up to 90MB/s** versus Micron Industrial 39MB/s

I'm going to leave it up to each individual to decide their memory cards selection.

I am glad that you are enjoying the memory card. It is a worthy investment for any high end system!

Just make doubly sure that one buys the 'Industrial' version of the Micron card. The 'WT' version. As it's very easy to choose the wrong card when one looks at all the selections.

definitely agreed

 

[Doug2507]

@MatW

This case

 

[yaps66]

I also Love the volume knob! Am I alone ? Or maybe I am used to the Ibasso Dx300 horrid volume knob…lol, so this here is amazing to the feel, the touch, well placed and isolated

Much love for the knob! Worth its weight in gold then if that is the tipping point for purchasing decisions!!

 

[pkcpga]

Guess I’m used to the 2000 knob, RS6 and 380 knob is also better, though n8ii knob is better then the m15 knob. I personally prefer a stiffer and smaller knob so it’s harder to switch volume by accident. It is very nice looking knob just dangerous if you actually carry the N8ii around without deactivating it.

 

[MatW]

Guess I’m used to the 2000 knob, RS6 and 380 knob is also better, though n8ii knob is better then the m15 knob. I personally prefer a stiffer and smaller knob so it’s harder to switch volume by accident. It is very nice looking knob just dangerous if you actually carry the N8ii around without deactivating it.

You'd probably like the DX300 MAX in that regard.

 

[Zeppo19]

The knob is fine, knob on the M17 is better, but it does what it needs so

 

[Donald ZH]

Finally touch down in Singapore. Thanks Zepp. Think UAPP havent update for N8ii yet, DSD playback not showing white.

 

[Whitigir]

Finally touch down in Singapore. Thanks Zepp.

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the club !!

 

[Whitigir]

I have spent some times to compile this review. During nights of enjoying, comparing, loving the N8ii….still craving it everyday grab a cup of coffee and enjoy reading!

 

[Shawnb]

Micron C7MS-1WT ordered. This thing deserves the best so it's getting the best, now to see if there's any improvement.

 

[yaps66]

I have spent some times to compile this review. During nights of enjoying, comparing, loving the N8ii….still craving it everyday grab a cup of coffee and enjoy reading!

Great review! Very comprehensive and covers all the bases. Thanks!!

 

[Andykong]

@Andykong assuming you speak with hiby, can you ask for them to push enabling of album artist when using hibylink?

Could you also enquire if it would be possible to make an addon for Garmin? Would be pretty neat being able to control play/pause/skip and even volume through your watch. Garmin already supports this for amazon/spotify etc...

Unfortunately, I didn't have any direct communication channel with HiBy. I'll run into them occasionally at shows and dinners, but I didn't have that luxery to join the events and gathering in China now, so I lost contact with all my friends in HiBy.

 

[Andykong]

I listen mainly at home, so size isn't quite as important. I have a feeling I'll own this someday.

Fortunately, Cayin product life cycle are fairly long by industrial standard, it takes us 4 years from N8 to N8ii, so there are indeed a lot of time for you to plan for it. On the other hand, there is a very interesting slag in Hong Kong that goes like this :
The sooner you pay for it, the earlier you can enjoy it.
The later you go for it, the more discount you can fight for it.