[chef8489]

I am game. I would like to apply.
Username chef8489
Location Asheville North Carolina usa
Some past reviews on head-fi but have more in the works
http://www.head-fi.org/users/27653/reviews

 

[PinkyPowers]

Good to see you again, welcome HOME ! :biggrin:

Thank you. It's good to be back.

 

[Andykong]

Here's my quick review of the i5 after owning it for several weeks:

Best DAP out there for the money. Buy it!

That's indeed a quick review.

Drop by our i5 Discussion Thread, I am sure you'll find a lot of friends sharing similar opinion with you.

 

[Andykong]

I volunteer as tribute, but I would like to go last if it's possible.

Name: Hisoundfi

Location: Wisconsin (USA)

Previous reviews: Tons of them. We have worked together in the past, Andy.

Equipment to be used: Hundreds of different headphones and in-ear monitors

Other sources: Several different sources ranging from Fiio, Cayin, ibasso, luxury and precision

Noted your preference, will try my best to accommodate your request.

 

[howdy]

I would like to join your Tour.
 
Reviews here 
 
Thanks, Andy AKA @howdy 
 
Location: Anoka, Minnesota USA
English only
 
Many headphones and U/CIEMs
Sources Opus #1, Onkyo DP-X1 and IFi DSD Micro w/iPod Touch and tidal

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

-Headphone(s) / earphone(s)
 
Beyer T1, Denon D5000, Sony MA-900, EX1000,EX800ST (lots of stuff)

-Any DAP(s) / DAC(s) / amp(s)
 
Use my Note 4 as host for dac/amp combos

 
 
 FiiO X7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQNVUDbUYcQ
2nd or 3rd most viewed video on X7 on entire net? maybe?
 
FiiO X5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YagCRjUc2qQ
One of the most viewed vids on gen 1 X5
 
900+ subscribers.
 

-Your geographical region (e.g. the city and country you live in):
 
I live in Japan.

-Your native language (and any other languages you may be able to write in)
 
English and Japanese

 

[Andykong]

1)Head-Fi user name
Takeanidea

2)Location(city ,country)
Liskeard, England

3)Headphone(s)you have
Bluetooth

Ausdom M05
Havit HV-2555BT/
Pendulumic Stance S1+

Full Size Budget

HV-91DJ
Superlux HD662 Evo

Full Size High End

AKG K1000 Bass Heavy
HifiMan HE6

IEM Budget

Apple Earpods
Monster Inspiration
Sony MDR1
Westone UM2

IEM High End

Klipsch X11i
Sennheiser IE800
Obravo Erib 2a
Sennheiser IE800
Sony X4A4ip


Links to reviews I have posted

http://www.head-fi.org/products/ausdom-m05-bluetooth-4-0-over-ear-headphones/reviews/14771
http://www.head-fi.org/products/havit-hv-h91dj-professional-stereo-studio-dj-series-headphones-with-microphone-easter-day-special-brown/reviews/14670
http://www.head-fi.org/products/havit-hv-h2555bt-nfc-hd-stereo-bluetooth-3-0-wired-wireless-headset-with-touch-control-12-hours-of-hands-free-talking-and-14-hours-wireless-music-streaming-with-potent-bass-crystal-audio-built-in-mic-black/reviews/14593
http://www.head-fi.org/products/bluetooth-wireless-headset-havit-hv-h930bt-4-1-portable-wireless-bluetooth-sports-headphone-for-iphone-and-android-black-yellow/reviews/14886
http://www.head-fi.org/products/colorfly-c3/reviews/8194
http://www.head-fi.org/products/sennheiser-hd-800-headphones/reviews/8677

Other sites I am part of

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHqKx6Ka704zs9SKDxj5FA
https://plus.google.com/u/0/115987375793633104527
https://www.facebook.com/groups/297491070374912/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/199841710348046/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/311877085852167/









Regards
Trev

Dear Trev, I have send an PM to you to discuss the tour arrangement, looking forward to have you on baord the i5 tour.

 

[Andykong]

I would appreciate the opportunity to review this unit.  I have heard nice things about Cayin but never had the opportunity to evaluate their products.

I have been a formal reviewer of the FIIO X3 II, X5, and X7,  and the Chord Mojo on tours in terms of electronics.

Informal tours include the Shanling M2 and M3.

Every hardware electronic purchase I have made has been a direct results of tours, formal and informal.

My current IEM arsenal includes the LZ A2, **** 4in1, Phonak Audeo, and Carbo Tenore, and in buds Yuin PK3.

A Trinity Alpha Delta is soon to arrive along with a Tennmak Pro.

I am in the great upper midwest of the USA. (Minneapolis MN to be specific)

You seems to have a very strong preference to Asian/Chinese brands. In this case I hope you can take this opportunity to hear Cayin DAP in detail, your Asian/Chinese experience will not completed without Cayin in your list.

 

[Andykong]

Sorry to derail the thread it is a rare sight, and I always got excited seeing one. Agreed the above points. It is my honor to be invited, and am gladly to be the part of the tour. Thanks for the opportunity. Here is my entry

1/ Whitigir
2/ location: USA, Ohio
3/ phones: 900, sa5000/3000, z7, and t096z torque

Link to some reviews

http://www.head-fi.org/users/378966/reviews

Thanks for getting on board, your low impedance headphone collection should be an interest contribution to the Cayin i5 tour.

 

[nmatheis]

Nice to see so many headfi friends joining the tour!

 

[Andykong]

Specs look great! I just(last week) got myself an Onkyo DX-P1 (very happy, fantastic reproduction, crisp & clear) wonder how well it does against this Chinese device. Also noteworthy is the fact that state of the art used to NOT come from China, here seems to be another proof point that we have to look at China for leadinf edge prosumer technology. I will certainly keep an keen eye on the reviews to come!!  

The Main i5 discussion thread has a brief discussion on Pioneer XDP-100Rr vs Cayin i5, Please drop by and join our discussion, or you can join the i5 tour to compare the DP-X1 with at your headphone and choice of music, that should be a more reliable experience

 

[Andykong]

Does this bypass Android's forced re-sampling?

And I mean that in the case of both the HiBy player and the overall Android implementation in use (since if only the HiBy player bypasses it, then other standard apps would not).

Yes, the native music player (HiBy Music App) of Cayin i5 will bypass the SRC of Android system.

For more detail about the Cayin i5 player, please check out Main i5 discussion for more detail.

 

[oneguy]

Your location (City):
Yokosuka, Japan but with a U.S. domestic mailing address (no additional costs associated if mailed via USPS priority mail)

Headphone(s) and HeadFi equipment you currently own:
DAC/Amp: LH Labs Pulse Infinity, Chord Mojo

Amp: Audo-gd Master-9

Headphones: HiFiMAN HE-1000, Sennheiser HD-800 and Audio Technica ATH-M50

IEM: LH Labs Vibrato, Jaybird X2, Apple Earbuds

Cayin product(s) you possess (if any):
None

Link to previous impression(s) or review(s):
http://www.head-fi.org/t/780733/anticables-level-3-1-reference-series-usb-cable

http://www.head-fi.org/t/795235/chord-mojo-loaner-program-signup-and-review-thread#post_12318465

http://lhlabs.com/force/general/4364-demoed-he-1000-at-hifi-trader-in-sydney#68030

my reference to the above post (http://www.head-fi.org/t/748334/hifiman-he1000-planar-dynamic-flagship/4965#post_11759123)

http://www.head-fi.org/t/815138/wywires-platinum-vs-mit-vero-reference-cable-with-he1000

 

[Andykong]

ME, ME, pick ME..... Is there still time to sign up for the tour? I am in Seattle, WA 

Didn't realize that you were using the [COLOR=666666]AK4490 DAC in this design. Wish I would have stopped for a listen at RMAF as I loved your AK4490 DAC implementation in your iDAC. Been tempted by your iDAC ever since the iDac/iHA tour.[/COLOR]

Another familiar name from Seattle, looks like sooner or later Cayin can setup local support group in Seattle

Welcome on board my friend, and keep in touch.

 

[Andykong]

I am game. I would like to apply.
Username chef8489
Location Asheville North Carolina usa
Some past reviews on head-fi but have more in the works
http://www.head-fi.org/users/27653/reviews

A Pioneer xdp-100r user? now this is something a lot of i5 potential customers are looking forwards to, check out our discussion in the i5 thread and you'll understand why you are WANTED.