Cayin RU6: R-2R USB Dongle DAC with Head-Amp
Apr 16, 2022 at 9:01 AM Post #2,401 of 3,665
I found it is very unstable when use with iPhone13 (ios15.4). Both ok with MacBook and android phones.
I tried with few lighting to usb-c cables but nothing changed.



My luxury & precision w2 and lotoo paw s1 both can work great on iPhone.
 
Apr 16, 2022 at 10:39 AM Post #2,402 of 3,665
I found it is very unstable when use with iPhone13 (ios15.4). Both ok with MacBook and android phones.
I tried with few lighting to usb-c cables but nothing changed.



My luxury & precision w2 and lotoo paw s1 both can work great on iPhone.

Can you tell us what the RU6 setting (gain, volume, NOS or OS) and choice of headphones?

Regarding the USB cable, please make sure your Lightning to USB-C cable is good for 5V. Take the OEAudio cable for example, it explained clearly that:

Most of the Lightning OTG cables, which have output of 3.3V 100mA cannot fulfill the need for portable DACs. We redesigned the circuit, which the OEOTG cable can achieve a 5V 200mA output​

 
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Apr 16, 2022 at 12:59 PM Post #2,403 of 3,665
Can you tell us what the RU6 setting (gain, volume, NOS or OS) and choice of headphones?

Regarding the USB cable, please make sure your Lightning to USB-C cable is good for 5V. Take the OEAudio cable for example, it explained clearly that:
I tried four cables also the CS-L2C

I tried NOS and OS with both high gain and low gain. Volume around 35 -45
 
Apr 16, 2022 at 1:17 PM Post #2,404 of 3,665
I tried four cables also the CS-L2C

I tried NOS and OS with both high gain and low gain. Volume around 35 -45
I think your device has some problems, my Ru6 just unstable when volume is above 70, below that value is stable, nothing happens, tried both CS-L2C and 2 DIY Cables.
 
Apr 16, 2022 at 2:22 PM Post #2,405 of 3,665
Quick update:

I've been enjoying the RU6 + WA8 combo immensely. While it's not a dedicated line-out, it might as well be on the RU6 - clean dark background at 100 volume into external amps.

RU6 + WA8 is a portable unbeatable combo for vocals, jazz, blues... lush and wet~ Just beautiful.
 
Apr 16, 2022 at 6:03 PM Post #2,406 of 3,665
Hi. Is it possible to use RU6 on iPhone? I have iPhone 13 Pro. When I connected RU6 to iPhone there is no sound from 3.5 mm or 4.4mm.

I'm using cable from iFi Audio xDSD GRYPHON - it works with iPhone and Ifi or other dongles I have (like LP W2), but don't work with RU6 :frowning2:
 
Apr 16, 2022 at 9:19 PM Post #2,407 of 3,665
Hi. Is it possible to use RU6 on iPhone? I have iPhone 13 Pro. When I connected RU6 to iPhone there is no sound from 3.5 mm or 4.4mm.

I'm using cable from iFi Audio xDSD GRYPHON - it works with iPhone and Ifi or other dongles I have (like LP W2), but don't work with RU6 :frowning2:
My RU6 works with my iPhone 11 Pro Max. I am connecting with the Cayin OTG cable that I purchased together with the RU6.
 
Apr 16, 2022 at 9:21 PM Post #2,408 of 3,665
Quick update:

I've been enjoying the RU6 + WA8 combo immensely. While it's not a dedicated line-out, it might as well be on the RU6 - clean dark background at 100 volume into external amps.

RU6 + WA8 is a portable unbeatable combo for vocals, jazz, blues... lush and wet~ Just beautiful.
Nice! Amazes me that we are talking about the RU6 together with the WA8 in the same breath! The RU6 is such an outlier!
 
Apr 17, 2022 at 7:33 AM Post #2,409 of 3,665
Hi, will the RU6 benefit from a linear power supply? I'm considering getting one for portable and ad hoc desktop use, or I'm better off getting a stack with the same budget?
 
Apr 17, 2022 at 7:41 AM Post #2,410 of 3,665
Nice! Amazes me that we are talking about the RU6 together with the WA8 in the same breath! The RU6 is such an outlier!
Haha yeah... it's amazing for what it does. Barely any reason for me to even consider getting a RS6 or a N6ii for R2R. I sometimes run the RU6 out through the 3Max even~
 
Apr 17, 2022 at 10:24 AM Post #2,411 of 3,665
Haha yeah... it's amazing for what it does. Barely any reason for me to even consider getting a RS6 or a N6ii for R2R. I sometimes run the RU6 out through the 3Max even~
On the same token, the RU6 should pair very well with the C9 then. Interesting!
 
Apr 17, 2022 at 10:47 AM Post #2,412 of 3,665
It is still very early in my usage but from the last few hours of use, I am very much happy with what I'm hearing. I tried some simple, loose A/B from the sources I'm using and can clearly hear the differences. I tried the OS a little but really liked the NOS much more. Love that this adds a new layer to my listening. So simple yet so enrapturing.
 
Apr 17, 2022 at 11:06 AM Post #2,413 of 3,665
It is still very early in my usage but from the last few hours of use, I am very much happy with what I'm hearing. I tried some simple, loose A/B from the sources I'm using and can clearly hear the differences. I tried the OS a little but really liked the NOS much more. Love that this adds a new layer to my listening. So simple yet so enrapturing.
"Enrapturing" is a great way to describe it!
 
Apr 19, 2022 at 11:56 AM Post #2,414 of 3,665
So, I have put quite a few hours of burn-in on my RU6 and it is continuing to impress. Also, I just got a new Samsung S22+ and the RU6 pairs with it perfectly. I was originally using the RU6 with my old Samsung S10+ and I was getting some intermittent noise/interference with a couple of my iems (Serial and Timeless), and I am happy to report that the noise issues are completely gone with the S22+. I love this dongle!
 
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Apr 19, 2022 at 6:15 PM Post #2,415 of 3,665
The Ares II is superior to RU6 is all area. FULL STOP.

I heard the Ares II in a show previously, they are very competitive for their price. There is no way RU6 can compete with Ares II on a speaker system or a properly setup desktop heapdhone system.

How about compared to a soekris 1101 or 1321?
 

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