Cayin RU9 Tube/Solid-state DAC Amplifier 

Cayin RU9 Tube/Solid-state DAC Amplifier 

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RU9
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Cayin RU9 Tube/Solid-state DAC Amplifier 

Features

  • Discrete resistor network DAC for accurate sound reproduction
  • Plays DSD material with excellent sound quality and detail
  • Hardware volume control for optimal sound quality management
  • ASIO driver support for bit-perfect audio playback functionality
  • Compatible with various devices including iPhones and Windows PCs

Specifications

RU9 Product Information

Item Specification
Tube KORG Nutube 6P1
DAC Chip AK4493SEQ × 2
Charge Port USB Type-C (QC3.0/PD2.0)
USB Processor XMOS XU316
Bluetooth Processor QCC5125
Battery 2000mAh, 3.85V 7.7Wh Lithium Polymer Battery
Dimension 100×70×15 (mm)
Weight 150g (±5g)

RU9 Battery and Duration

Port/Mode Duration
3.5mm PO/LO Solid-state 4.7 hrs
3.5mm PO/LO Vacuum Tube 3.5 hrs
4.4mm PO/LO Solid-state 4.3 hrs
4.4mm PO/LO Vacuum Tube 3.1 hrs
Charging Condition QC3.0 / PD2.0
Charging Time 1.3 hr

 

Specification Details
Output Power (32Ω) 310mW+310mW (BAT), 420mW+420mW (DC) Solid-State Timbre: THD+N ≤0.5% Classic Tube Timbre: THD+N ≤3.1% Modern Tube Timbre: THD+N ≤1%
Output Power (16Ω) 440mW+440mW (BAT), 610mW+610mW (DC) Solid-State Timbre: THD+N ≤0.5% Classic Tube Timbre: THD+N ≤3.1% Modern Tube Timbre: THD+N ≤1%
Frequency Response Solid-State/Modern Tube: 20Hz–32kHz Classic Tube: 20Hz–22kHz
THD+N Solid-State: ≤0.008% Classic Tube: ≤3.0% Modern Tube: ≤0.6%
Dynamic Range Solid-State: ≥119dB Classic Tube: ≥105dB Modern Tube: ≥115dB
SNR Solid-State: ≥118dB Classic Tube: ≥104dB Modern Tube: ≥114dB
Channel Separation Solid-State: ≥76dB Classic Tube: ≥68dB Modern Tube: ≥76dB
Gain H: 0dB / M: -6dB / L: -12dB (Selectable)
Output Impedance 0.5Ω
Specification Details
Output Power (32Ω) 620mW+620mW (BAT), 1000mW+1000mW (DC) Solid-State: THD+N ≤0.5% Classic Tube: THD+N ≤3.1% Modern Tube: THD+N ≤1%
Output Power (16Ω) 730mW+730mW (BAT), 1170mW+1170mW (DC) Solid-State: THD+N ≤0.5% Classic Tube: THD+N ≤3.1% Modern Tube: THD+N ≤1%
Frequency Response Solid-State/Modern Tube: 20Hz–32kHz Classic Tube: 20Hz–22kHz
THD+N Solid-State: ≤0.008% Classic Tube: ≤3.0% Modern Tube: ≤0.6%
Dynamic Range Solid-State: ≥119dB Classic Tube: ≥105dB Modern Tube: ≥115dB
SNR Solid-State: ≥118dB Classic Tube: ≥104dB Modern Tube: ≥114dB
Channel Separation Solid-State: ≥96dB Classic Tube: ≥88dB Modern Tube: ≥96dB
Gain H: 0dB / M: -6dB / L: -12dB (Selectable)
Output Impedance 1.0Ω
Specification Details
USB Audio In – Mode UAC2.0/1.0 (Selectable)
USB Audio In – Windows Windows 10 or later (Cayin USB Audio Driver may be required)
USB Audio In – MAC OSx Driver-free
USB Audio In – Android Driver-free
USB Audio In – iOS Driver-free
USB Audio Format PCM: 16–32Bit, 44.1kHz–768kHz (UAC2.0) DSD: Native DSD64–512, DoP64–256 (UAC2.0)
Bluetooth Codec Support LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version BT v5.1
S/PDIF In – Audio Format PCM: 16–24Bit, 44.1kHz–192kHz
S/PDIF In – Connector 3.5mm Port (shared with S/PDIF In)
S/PDIF Out – Audio Format PCM: 16–24Bit, 44.1kHz–192kHz
S/PDIF Out – Connector 3.5mm Port (shared with S/PDIF Out)
Specification Details
USB Audio In – Mode UAC2.0/1.0 (Selectable)
USB Audio In – Windows Windows 10 or later (Cayin USB Audio Driver may be required)
USB Audio In – MAC OSx Driver-free
USB Audio In – Android Driver-free
USB Audio In – iOS Driver-free
USB Audio Format PCM: 16–32Bit, 44.1kHz–768kHz (UAC2.0) DSD: Native DSD64–512, DoP64–256 (UAC2.0)
Bluetooth Codec Support LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX, AAC, SBC
Bluetooth Version BT v5.1
S/PDIF In – Audio Format PCM: 16–24Bit, 44.1kHz–192kHz
S/PDIF In – Connector 3.5mm Port (shared with S/PDIF In)
S/PDIF Out – Audio Format PCM: 16–24Bit, 44.1kHz–192kHz
S/PDIF Out – Connector 3.5mm Port (shared with S/PDIF Out)

 

Description

RU9
Portable Nutube USB DAC/Head-Amp Dongle
The New Age of Dongle



Cayin Gen5 Meets Nutube 6P1


Both 3.5mm and 4.4mm PO/LO outputs support two switchable Tube Timbres and a Solid-state Timbre


3.5mm+4.4mm Headphone Outputs:-

Cayin RU9 is a perfect companion for your everyday carry. The DAC/AMP features dual headphone outputs, a 3.5mm single-ended and a 4.4mm balanced port. Users can connect their favourite IEMs and headphones with the RU9 with ease.



Classic |Modern |Solid-State

Triple Timbre
Gen5 3-stage Amplification Architecture


Three-Timbre Options:-

Cayin RU9 has a very innovative audio circuitry that features both solid-state as well as tube amplification. The device has three timbre options: Classic Tube, Modern Tube, and Solid-Stage. Classic tube brings the rich, dense, tubey flavour that we are all aware of. Modern Tube timbre packs a cleaner and more refined version with a bit of brightness up top, all this while maintaining a smooth tube flavour. Thirdly, Solid State is achieved using OPAMPs, this section delivers a neutral tone with faster transients and natural sound reproduction. Users can experience three types of unique sound flavours with the Cayin RU9.


High-Definition Bluetooth Connectivity:-

For the fans of wireless connections, Cayin RU9 supports wireless Bluetooth V5.1 connectivity for signal input. It supports high-definition wireless Bluetooth protocols, including LDAC, AptX HD, AptX LL, SBC, AAC, etc. Enjoy your music in its purest form, even in wireless Bluetooth connectivity with the Cayin RU9.

Astonishingly Powerful Hyper Mode:-

Cayin RU9 has a powerful, fully balanced amp section. It features advanced Hyper mode with DC connectivity that provides a strong output thrust of 1000mW at a 32Ω impedance load. For DC mode, the RU9 mode selector has to be on DC mode, and a power adapter needs to be connected.


Warranty

Backed with a 1-year of Manufacturer warranty

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