The Cayin C5 portable power house.

[Dsnuts]

I am looking forward to that E12IEM version. Will have to grab that on day one. Thanks for the clarification and the info ClieOS. You guys know it ain't an amp thread without the man making an appearance. I hope you get a chance to hear this amp. I think it is a freak of nature how good it sounds.

 

[peter123]

 
Its more like a fullness booster more than a real bass booster like what is on the ICAN. I will say the bass on the C5 is excellent without the bass boost.. It will be more than enough bass for most. For bass heads it isn't going to make you want the amp but for most guys I think it will be more than satisfactory.
 
Once I get the amp nice n burned in I will do a more complete write up soon. For now I am very impressed with this amp. It seems to improve slightly with every full day of burn in I have done since getting it.

OK, thank you.
 
It sounds as if it's implemented in a similar way as in the E12 then affecting way to much in to higher frequenses than I would like.
 
I tend to prefer headphones that doesn't have the most bass impact but it's nice with a good (sub)bass boost on some music.
 
I've got a modded pair of T50RP that's pretty hard to drive and the DT880/600 on the way so we'll see if it's up to the task.

 

[GettingBuckets]

I'll like to hear your impressions with the t50s since I have a pair of ZMFs that I'd like to see paired up with the C5

 

[bizkid]

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[certifiedny]

Can anyone compare this to a jds c5, and uha 6smkii. Thinking about one of these as well as the e12iem anybody heard news on release date

 

[EmpJ]

This looks awesome! What happened to the rep that was posting here?

 

[FangJoker]

Is the C5 newer than the C6 model? 

 

[dweaver]

the c6 is a dac/amp while the c5 is just an amp...

 

[Insatiable One]

  Well for me what pushed me over the edge in trying out the C5.. Cuz they make amps like this.
 

 
 
This is just one of many High end amps these guys make.. We are not dealing with people that don't know their craft. You don't see Fiio making amps like this.
 
These guys clearly know how to make an amp is my point. The C5 is for real.

I fully agree with you but those pictures prove little more than aesthetics and the fact that those are tube amps.
 
By the way, thanks for frequently posting about this exciting new C5 amp!
 
On a side note, FiiO are not 'people that don't know their craft'. I feel that they excel at their craft of providing outstanding products for under $200 that perform like something much more. I have a high appreciation for them making higher end audio on a budget possible. Their products are what allowed me to first experience the beginning of this whole new world of Hi-Fi. The C5 is also priced a tad higher than the E12, and the E12 does sport a rather competitive OPA1611. But, there's no arguing that the C5 is an E12 killer 

-K

 

[Thomas Cayin]

the c6 is a     IOS    dac/amp while the c5 is just an amp...
 
 
 C5 looks beautiful

 

[Dsnuts]

  I fully agree with you but those pictures prove little more than aesthetics and the fact that those are tube amps.
 
By the way, thanks for frequently posting about this exciting new C5 amp!
 
On a side note, FiiO are not 'people that don't know their craft'. I feel that they excel at their craft of providing outstanding products for under $200 that perform like something much more. I have a high appreciation for them making higher end audio on a budget possible. Their products are what allowed me to first experience the beginning of this whole new world of Hi-Fi. The C5 is also priced a tad higher than the E12, and the E12 does sport a rather competitive OPA1611. But, there's no arguing that the C5 is an E12 killer 

-K

I am a big fan of Fiio. My first amp was an E11. I only wish more manufacturers would bring out the sound per dollar like Fiio products.

 

[Dsnuts]

  the c6 is a     IOS    dac/amp while the c5 is just an amp...
 
 
 C5 looks beautiful

Let me ask you Thomas, I read from another thread that you guys did a slight modification on a newer version of the C5 and came with a pouch. My particular C5 has no pouch except for the sleeve it was packaged with. Does that mean there is a newer version of the C5 or are they all the same.

 

[Thomas Cayin]

  I am a big fan of Fiio. My first amp was an E11. I only wish more manufacturers would bring out the sound per dollar like Fiio products.

HI.
 
It seems that you like FIIO, of course, the presence of the C5 also makes you feel surprise, isn't it? Ha ha, thank you for your choice and articles

 

[Dsnuts]

  HI.
 
It seems that you like FIIO, of course, the presence of the C5 also makes you feel surprise, isn't it? Ha ha, thank you for your choice and articles

I am very surprised you guys caught onto this thread. I am a fan of great sound and your amp has certainly done that. I hope you guys continue to bring out affordable product for the enthusiasts. This is my first Cayin amp and I am very impressed.

 

[Thomas Cayin]

 
Let me ask you Thomas, I read from another thread that you guys did a slight modification on a newer version of the C5 and came with a pouch. My particular C5 has no pouch except for the sleeve it was packaged with. Does that mean there is a newer version of the C5 or are they all the same.

 
 Hehe, it seems that you paid much attention to the information from China. Can you speak Chinese?
Right, we made some change according to the feedback from the user. However, it did nothing with the sound, but only a little adjustment to the attachment and packing. The product remains the same.