[SlickSteiner]

  I'm anxiously waiting for a review or two. I am in search of a USB Dac/Amp and am currently contemplating between JDS Labs C5D, Oppo HA-2, and this, but so far I don't see any reviews or even initial impressions about the sound quality. I've heard good things about C5 but would love some comparison between various products.

 
We're in the same boat , I'm also contemplating on either the JDS Labs C5D, Oppo HA-2 or the Cayin C5DAC. Can't wait for the reviews to come.

 

[amader7]

I think I've *almost* made-up my mind to go with oppo ha-2 after reading both their threads. I am in need of a usb dac/amp and am in a hurry. My new earphones will be here in a week's time and I'll place an order for ha-2 after receiving those.

 

[money4me247]

  We're in the same boat , I'm also contemplating on either the JDS Labs C5D, Oppo HA-2 or the Cayin C5DAC. Can't wait for the reviews to come.

@SlickSteiner, I was blessed to be chosen for the review tour & I own an Oppo HA-2, so I will be doing direct comparisons between them for my review cheers!

 

[amader7]

I already ordered the ha-2. Hopefully it compares well against the c5dac.

 

[SlickSteiner]

That's Great News! Will surely wait for your impressions

I love your review on the AKG K7XX.

 

[xkonfuzed]

I also got chosen for the review tour. Hopefully will be comparing this to my Aune T1, Hifimediy Sabre and comparing the amp part to the E11

 

[nmatheis]

Looks like I should be getting this (and maybe RHA T20) tomorrow

 

[nmatheis]

The eagle has landed. I repeat, the eagle has landed.

Listening to The Eagles via Fiio X5 -> C5 Spark -> RHA MA750 and it sounds mighty fine

Although low gain still seems a bit loud for IEM IMHO...

 

[xkonfuzed]

Nice! Have you tested out the DAC part yet?

 

[Baycode]

Hi @nmatheis , good to see that you have received the C5DAC! 

 
Can you please write the details about the outer dimensions (I want to be sure if it is going to be stacked well with an LG G3) ?
 
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IMO a super short data cable (microUSB to microUSB) would work better without any redundancy for connecting the C5DAC to a phone... This short cable could make it feel better in a pocket too...
 
(But I am not very sure since I didn't have the unit yet... So just looking at the images I tried to imagine...)
 
Something like this?:

(I am not sure if anything like this manufactured before
so I created this image using a stock microUSB to USB cable image
and manipulated it in Adobe Photoshop)

 

[nmatheis]

Nice! Have you tested out the DAC part yet?

Not yet, but I will try it out although I'm primarily into portable gear and have no desktop / high-end DACs to compare with - just my Fiio and iBasso DAPs.

Hi @nmatheis
, good to see that you have received the C5DAC!  :rolleyes:

Can you please write the details about the outer dimensions (I want to be sure if it is going to be stacked well with an LG G3) ?

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IMO a super short data cable (microUSB to microUSB) would work better without any redundancy for connecting the C5DAC to a phone... This short cable could make it feel better in a pocket too...

(But I am not very sure since I didn't have the unit yet... So just looking at the images I tried to imagine...)

Something like this?:


(I am not sure if anything like this manufactured before
so I created this image using a stock microUSB to USB cable image
and manipulated it in Adobe Photoshop)

Hey Baycode

Here's a photo I grabbed of the specs with dimensions:


The DAC port is centered ~24mm from the left edge in the second to last photo I posted above. Does that give you the info you need?

 

[Baycode]

Hey @Baycode

Here's a photo I grabbed of the specs with dimensions:


The DAC port is centered ~24mm from the left edge in the second to last photo I posted above. Does that give you the info you need?

 
Thanks for the information @nmatheis

 
I have just measured the back of my phone and can say that C5DAC is match made in heaven for LG G3 

  Size fits perfectly! 
 
Can't wait to review this fella 

 

[nmatheis]

The width is spot on with my X5, but it's a bit longer. I imagine it'd be perfect with larger phones!

And maybe Cayin can work out iOS support for us iPhone users?

 

[hakushondaimao]

The width is spot on with my X5, but it's a bit longer. I imagine it'd be perfect with larger phones!

And maybe Cayin can work out iOS support for us iPhone users?

 

    iPhone...  

 

[nmatheis]

    iPhone...  

Yeah, I know I shouldn't have been but I was caught off guard by the lack of iOS support...