[Andykong]

We own Mr Chris Marten of HiFi+ a salute as he always drop by our booth and spend a lot of time to audition our products since our first appearance at CanJam SoCal (2016). He described the HA-300 as "Cayin’s best efforts, ever":

The HA 300 is beautiful to look at with design cues reminiscent some of the lovely (but decidedly premium-priced) products from firms such as Airtight. But the real draw of this amplifier involves its sound quality, which I think could go toe-to-toe in comparison with most any top-tier offering regardless of price.

http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/ca...rom-ultimate-headphone-guide-part-two/?page=2

We are looking forward to a full-scale review from Mr. Marten, I am sure this will be a very interesting read for all HeadFier, especially for those who are interested int eh HA-300 specifically.

 

[Andykong]

Andy, I met you last year at SoCal Can Jam, looks like Cayin will not attend this year SoCal CanJam? I am disappointed as I am interested in audition the HA300. Did you say the HA300 is available for audition in your Hong Kong store? I may be there in April.

We don't plan to attend CanJam SoCal this year. Cayin builds speaker amplifiers as well as headphone amplifiers, so we need to maintain presence in both HeadFi events and traditional HiFi events, that's why
we can't attend each and every CanJam events even we know they are the most effective events to headphone market.

The HA-300 certainly will available at Hong Kong store, but unlikely during April. They probably will start to import the HA-300 on or after May.

 

[Andykong]

I live in Israel, I do travel sometimes, will be in The Netherlands soon too but even that you don't have

Unfortunately we don't have an authorized dealer near you. Maybe you can check our dealers network (links below) while you are travelling, and setup an appointment when you visit a country on our dealer list.
http://en.cayin.cn/netword?c=129&ctype=2&smallid=188

On the other hand, the Munich High-end audio show is your best bet. It is the best Audio show in Europe, and you'll be able to check out a lot of interesting products on top of the HA-300, definitely worth give it try.

 

[iceanddice]

We don't plan to attend CanJam SoCal this year. Cayin builds speaker amplifiers as well as headphone amplifiers, so we need to maintain presence in both HeadFi events and traditional HiFi events, that's why
we can't attend each and every CanJam events even we know they are the most effective events to headphone market.

The HA-300 certainly will available at Hong Kong store, but unlikely during April. They probably will start to import the HA-300 on or after May.

Heya Andy! Sucks that I’ll be in SG a week before Canjam so no auditions possible... But it seems like I have access to this at a reeeally good price by next month and am seriously considering it... any idea on synergy with the HD800s? So far pairings are with the Utopia and Empyrean correct?

 

[Andykong]

Heya Andy! Sucks that I’ll be in SG a week before Canjam so no auditions possible... But it seems like I have access to this at a reeeally good price by next month and am seriously considering it... any idea on synergy with the HD800s? So far pairings are with the Utopia and Empyrean correct?

We have used HD800, T1, LCD3 and Abyss as reference headphones during the product development stage, and used HiFiman Susvara, Utopia, Empryean, and Kennerton Thror at CanJam NYC show. We haven't tested HA-300 with HD800S, but based on the performance with HD800, I think it should pair with HD800S satisfactory, but I suggest you request a decent audition opportunity before you pay up the deal.

You are dealing with Soundwave Audio Visual Store?

 

[iceanddice]

We have used HD800, T1, LCD3 and Abyss as reference headphones during the product development stage, and used HiFiman Susvara, Utopia, Empryean, and Kennerton Thror at CanJam NYC show. We haven't tested HA-300 with HD800S, but based on the performance with HD800, I think it should pair with HD800S satisfactory, but I suggest you request a decent audition opportunity before you pay up the deal.

You are dealing with Soundwave Audio Visual Store?

Soundwave indeed, Andy

 

[Andykong]

Mr Chris Marten (HiFi+, The Absolute Sound) said the HA-300 is Cayin’s best efforts, ever and he holds very high regards to our headphone amplifier:

"The HA 300 is beautiful to look at with design cues reminiscent some of the lovely (but decidedly premium-priced) products from firms such as Airtight. But the real draw of this amplifier involves its sound quality, which I think could go toe-to-toe in comparison with most any top-tier offering regardless of price."

We are looking forward to a full-scale review from Mr. Marten, I am sure this will be a very interesting read for Headphone enthusiastic who are interested in Cayin HA-300.

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/art...ort-from-ultimate-headphone-guide-part-two-1/

 

[Dan_D]

Hi Andy...

Do you have any experience listening or pair HA-300 with Sony MDR-Z1R?

What do you think of this combo?

 

[Dietmar Görtz]

Hello,

I live in Germany.
I am very interested in the HA-300.
Is the HA-300 dead silent? Also with headphones under 50 Ohm? Absolutely no humming?

Thanks,

Dietmar

 

[musicman59]

Are you going to be at Axpona?

 

[Andykong]

Hi Andy...

Do you have any experience listening or pair HA-300 with Sony MDR-Z1R?

What do you think of this combo?

Sorry, didn't have the opportunity to try the Sony headphones with HA-300, lets hope someone will bring the Sony Z1R to our booth in CanJam SIngapore, AXPONA, and/or Munich High End Audio Show.

 

[Andykong]

Hello,

I live in Germany.
I am very interested in the HA-300.
Is the HA-300 dead silent? Also with headphones under 50 Ohm? Absolutely no humming?

Thanks,

Dietmar

To my ears, yes, the HA-300 is dead silent, and I have two reviewers and one tube amp. manufacturer shared the same view.

We'll attend Munich High End Audio Show from 10 to 13 May 2018 at the MOC Munich. You can audition the HA-300 in person if you come to this show.

 

[Andykong]

Are you going to be at Axpona?

Yes, we'll be there, booth 433 at Ear Gear Expo. Full line up including HA-300 will be there waiting for you.

 

[Andykong]

Cayin will attend CanJam Singapore, March 24th and 25th, 2018, at Pan Pacific, Marina Square. We shall showcase our new Flagship tube headphone amplifier HA-300, the 3 pieces i-Series suite (iDAP-6, iDAC-6 and iHA-6), N5ii Android DAP, and our complete Personal Audio line up.

Please come and say Hi at Booth 34-35 if you'll attend this wonderful event.

 

[HiGHFLYiN9]

I heard the Mogwai but not the SE in previous CanJam, they are best bang for the buck at their price range, and I love their retro design. There is not urgent upgrade need when you have a beautiful ampsandsound amp. on your table, but I certainly want to read the impression of HA-300 from a old friend who understand our house sound and headphone amplifiers inside out.

The Mogwai looks a lot like the DIYTube Clementine http://www.diytube.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=4893 ... I assume they are using their own values for a headphone specific application.