I don't think it can all be reassembled with which one sounds better... the R2R has a peculiar sound... different from all the delta-sigma dacs which are 99% of the dacs on the market, while for the 1bit one it is only present in the N7 of the Cayin therefore even more exclusive. I don't know if the 1bit one is closer to a delta-sigma or to that of an R2R, but since it is a discrete component dac I think it is closer to the second. You should ask anyone who has compared the sound of an N6II-R01 to that of an N7.
I agree that neither one sounds better and they share but also distinct signatures.
Owning both HiBy RS8 (R2R) and Cayin N7 (1bit), I wouldn't say one is better than the other and they both share a natural resolving and analog tonality with N7 being more transparent and airier treble. Owning N8ii, N7, RS8 and other Delta-Sigma DAPs, N7's 1bit slots in between RS8 and N8ii.
You need lightning to USB-C cable. While there are numerous options to achieve this, you must stick with a cable that can deliver a 5V output if you want to enjoy a reliable USB DAC function with your iPhone.
Cayin offers a Lightning to USB-C Cable CS-L2C, at around US$20.
The most frequently quoted L to C cable in RU6 thread is OEOTG Digital Cable, also at around US$30
You certainly can look for other options, just to make sure the cable is good for 5V.
Yes this is the main question! Will the LO of RU7 be equal, lower quality or maybe higher quality then N7 LO? I guess it may be equal but I'm afraid it will be lower quality because up front it is a "shared" LO where N7 has a dedicated LO.
@Andy, I guess understand you will probably not want to comment on sound quality differences but would you be willing to enlighten us on the technical differences between the two DAC (N7/RU7) and their LO signal path?
You need lightning to USB-C cable. While there are numerous options to achieve this, you must stick with a cable that can deliver a 5V output if you want to enjoy a reliable USB DAC function with your iPhone.
Cayin offers a Lightning to USB-C Cable CS-L2C, at around US$30.
The most frequently quoted L to C cable in RU6 thread is OEOTG Digital Cable, also at around US#30
You certainly can look for other options, just to make sure the cable is good for 5V.
I respect that you provided your option as well as another popular one that lots of people used for the RU6. I have the OE cable so it sounds like I'm set - can't wait for the reviews!
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I guess it may be equal but I'm afraid it will be lower quality because up front it is a "shared" LO where N7 has a dedicated LO.
