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Cayin N3 Ultra Dual Timbre Digital Hi-Res Audio Player (DAP) - Black | Audio Emotion
Cayin N3 Ultra Dual Timbre Digital Hi-Res Audio Player (DAP) - Black | Audio Emotion
Cayin N3 Ultra Dual Timbre Digital Hi-Res Audio Player (DAP) - Black | Audio Emotion
Cayin N3 Ultra Dual Timbre Digital Hi-Res Audio Player (DAP) - Black | Audio Emotion
Cayin N3 Ultra Dual Timbre Digital Hi-Res Audio Player (DAP) - Black | Audio Emotion

Product Description

Product Description

The N3Ultra Dual Timbre uses a fully-customized operating system that streamlining to focus solely on audio application. Creating a device that provides an authentic and minimalist experience, allowing users to enjoy the new auditory pleasure brought by the vintage JAN6418 vacuum tubes.

Placed at the voltage gain stage where it will yield the biggest sonic impact, the small output of these pentodes make their presence heard on all four analog outputs by popular request – 3.5mm single-ended phone out, 4.4mm balanced headphone out, 3.5mm single-ended line-out and 4.4mm balanced line-out.

Indeed, N3 Ultra is a huge upgrade. It throws out the lossy DAC digital volume control of its Pro predecessor – catastrophically located in the signal path before the tubes back then, already diminishing dynamic range performance before the arrival of the precious decoded analog at arguably the noisiest section of its circuit.

Never again. N3 Ultra incorporates a JRC NJW1195A electronically controlled analog volume control only far AFTER its tube gain and right before its power stage, where its quality can be showcased.

This resistor ladder volume control comes only after the voltage drivers, kept far from the input signal for maximum integrity, and the best signal-to-noise performance.

Cayin count on the square law function of N3 Ultra's JAN6418 to push down distortion at the drawing board. The huge operating voltages of this valve section, and their Class A operation, in a portable player means that open-loop linearity exceeds virtually every other non-tube DAP ... at any price.

The signal that goes in, comes out amplified the same. You'll hear from N3 Ultra the kind of effortlessness yielded only by high operating voltages, Class A bias and the non-existent capacitance of tubes. These factors allow minimum negative feedback to be applied, as what enters Cayin's JAN6418s has little error that needs correction.

You can focus on the music in either Classic or Modern – the latter working each JAN6418 as a pentode – tube modes, knowing that you're hearing back the track close to the way it was recorded.

The single-ended operation of Cayin's valves emphasises even-order harmonics for natural, engaging and warm sound. And the small quantity of tube feedback means distortion remains low order, rather than complex intermodulation.

N3 Ultra's highly-linear small signal is then converted to balanced and flows into the player's differential solid-state output stage. These op-amp buffers give Cayin's prodigy the grunt to drive lower impedance IEMs and headphones perfectly.

In this way, you can bask in the natural allure of tube sound, and still trust your player to act as a proper voltage source, packing low output impedance and high damping factor. 

You'll want to get your music aboard N3 Ultra, and Cayin build in a Snapdragon processor as well as lightweight, non-streaming Android skin to keep operation bloat-free.

Microphonic control is well in place around N3 Ultra's tubes – learnt from generations of Cayin tube music players – and abundant heatsinking is applied around them to keep rising temperatures away from critical components.

Features

  • Employs The JRC NJW1195A Four-Channel Volume Controller
  • Low Noise Low Distortion Resistance Ladder Analog Volume Chip Commonly Used In Audiophile Preamp
  • 4-Channel In One Integrated Controller Offers High Precision And Lower Power Consumption
  • Employs TWO Accusilicon AS318 Femtosecond Oscillators
  • Ultra Low Phase Noise (-100dBC) Maintaining Signal Conversion Accuracy With Significantly Lower Jitter
  • Minimize Digital Artifact And Enhance The Musicality And Naturalness Of Playback

Accessories 

  • 1. N3Ultra Digital Audio Player
  • 2. N3Ultra Silicon Protective Case
  • 3. Temper Glass Screen Protector X1
  • 4. USB-C Cable X1
  • 5. User Manual
  • 6. Hi-Res Labe1 X2

Specifications

Product Information
DAC AK4493SEQ X2 (Mono Mode)
Vacuum Tube Raytheon JAN6418 X2
Timber Circuit Gen3 Vacuum Tube Audio Circuit
Vol. Control JRC NJW1195A 4 Channels E-Volume
LPF Dual Op-Amp X2
FPGA Re-Clock, De-Jitter, Re-Shaping DDC
Head Amp. Parallel Amplification, 4 Pieces Of Low Noise Op-Amp, 2 Amplifiers In Parallel
Phone Out 3.5mm (Single-Ended), 4.4mm (Balanced, Shared)
Line Out 3.5mm (Single-Ended), 4.4mm (Balanced, Shared)
Digital Interface USB Audio (In And Out), SPDIF Coaxial (USB-Embedded)
USB Type-C USB3.1, OTG Storage, Digital Audio QC3.0 (PD2.0 Not Supported),
Dimension 125 X 65.5 X 19.5 (Mm)
MCU Snapdragon 425
System Customized Android 8.1
Lossless DTA Bypass Android SRC
Storage TF X1 (Support Up To 1TB)
Memory 2GB RAM
Battery 3.85V 4500mAh (17.3Wh)
Display 4.1" (720 X 1280) TFT Multi-Point Touch Screen
Bundled Player Cayin Music App
Physical Control Volume Knob, Power On/Off, Playback Control
Colored LED Playback Sampling Rate, Home, Charging Indicator
Chassis Andblasted CNC- Machined Aluminum
Weight ~204g (±10g)
N3Ultra Digital Interface
USB Audio Out Connector|| USB-C, PCM|| Up To 32Bit/768kHz*; DSD|| Up To DSD512 (Native) Or DSD256 (DoP) Or PCM88.2kHz (D2P)
USB Audio DAC Connector|| USB-C, PCM|| Up To 32Bit/768kHz*; DSD|| Up To DSD512 (Native) Or DSD256 (DOP), Systems|| Windows (Drivers Required), MacOS, Android (Partial), IOS,  Asynchronous USB Audio Class 2.0
S/PDIF Coaxial Connector|| Embedded Into USB-C (750), PCM|| Up To 24Bit/192kHz; DSD|| Up To DSD64 (DoP)

Specifications

Product Type
Hi-Res Portable Player
Brand
Cayin
Condition
New
Product Code
CAYIN-N3ULTRA

Delivery Information

Delivery is free for all orders over £250.

'In Stock' items ordered before 1pm will be dispatched the same day.

We use DPD Local 'Next Day Service' for most UK deliveries. Orders sent via 'DPD Local - Next Day Service' will be fully tracked with a 1-hour delivery timeslot on the day of delivery. Standard delivery is Monday to Friday.

Saturday delivery can be selected at checkout for £19.95.

Small items and LP's may be sent using Royal Mail.

Large/heavy items may be sent using TNT Express.

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Occasionally, due to stock demand, we can sell out. If this occurs when you make a purchase, we will inform you quickly. Most out of stock items are available for dispatch within 3 working days. If your purchase is urgent, please contact us to check availability.

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