Cayin C9 Reference Portable Headphone Amplifier
Cayin C9 Reference Portable Headphone Amplifier
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Features
- Fully balanced, fully discrete, 4-channels high-fidelity headphone amplifier delivers up to 4,100mW (at 16Ω) or 2600mW (at 32Ω) per channel.
- Select between Vacuum Tube and Solid State timber on both balanced and single-end inputs.
- The tube timber circuit is designed around a pair of KORG Nutube vacuum tubes.
- Switch between Pure Class A and Class AB amplification modes.
- Dual input mode: regular LINE input mode and PRE-amp input mode (or known as pure power amplifier mode).
- Supports 3.5mm SE and 4.4mm BAL for both input and output, the amplifier will also optimize BAL to SE or vice versa.
- 4-channels ALPS potentiometer with a pair of stereoelectronic volume.
- Removable battery module with 4x user replaceable Sony18650 rechargeable lithium batteries.
Specifications
| Tube/Solid State Dual Timbre |
| A/AB Class |
| 2600mW p.c. 32Ohms |
| Fully Discrete, Fully Balanced |
| Line Input – SE/BAL |
| Pre-amp input – SE/Bal |
| 4.4mm/3.5mm Input and output |
| SE/BAL Conversion |
| Electronic Volume Control |
| Modular battery USB-C QC3.0 |
| 5.5-15 Hrs Battery Life |
| 160x80x28 (mm) |
Description
FULLY DISCRETE HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
The C9 is equipped with high-quality 4-ch JFET and BJT-based fully balanced headphone amplification circuits for portable applications. To achieve the desired audio performance, the input signal is handled by a quad set of WIMA coupling capacitors and two matched pairs of LSK289 DUAL JFET differential amplifiers. The final output stage is composed of a matched quad set of doubled BJT in parallel, providing ample power for IEMs and headphones.
The C9 from Cayin is the perfect accessory to your favourite headphones whenever you’re on the go. The portable headphone amplifier has the option to switch between class A and AB, tube or solid-state, high or low gain, and plenty of other options and features. Pair the C9 with your favourite source for rich, organic-sounding high-fidelity audio.
VACUUM TUBE OR SOLID-STATE
Your choice of timbre: vacuum tubes or solid-state. The C9 has a tailored-designed, fully balanced 40ch dual timbre circuit. It comes equipped with a quad set of Toshiba 2sk209 JFET and a pair of KORG Butube 6P1 double direct heated triodes. They apply to both single-ended and balanced phone output.
- Vacuum Tube Timbre Circuit: This is a redesigned timbre circuit featuring the two miniature double direct heated triodes (DHT) Nutube 6P1. Applicable to both single-ended and balanced output, with carefully implemented NFB, reduces THD+N to 0.03%. It delivers a euphoric and energetic presentation with the utmost delicacy.
- Solid State Timbre Circuit: The solid-state option is a fully discrete buffer and amplification audio circuit. It’s designed around two matched pairs of high-quality, low-noise audio frequency Toshiba 2sk209 JFET. They deliver a warm and rich timbre that is realistic and engaging.
DUAL AMP OPERATION MODE
Switch between Class A and Class AB modes instantly. You can customize the sound signature to fit your personal listening preferences, music genres, and headphone pairings.
- Class A Mode: Low efficiency and low distortion. Musical, smooth, warm, and lush sounding.
- Class AB Mode: Higher efficiency and more dynamic. Clean, tight, great extension and slam.
DUAL GAIN CONTROL
Choose between high and low gain modes. MCU is controlled and optimized automatically.
- Primary Gain: Custom-designed 6dB voltage gain circuit.
- Secondary Gain: Gain circuit in electronic volume control.
The C9 is designed with electronically controlled analogue volume control with a 4-channel ALPS potentiometer with a pair of MUSES series low noise, low distortion resistance ladder stereo electronic volume
EFFECTIVE HEAT DISSIPATION
Cayin attached PBS (Pyrolytic Graphic Sheets) to components inside the C9 amplifier that generate the most heat. This was carefully designed for effective heat management to divert and dissipate heat energy efficiently, right down to the placement of the components themselves. The C9 portable headphone amplifier maintains consistently low temperatures due to this design.
REPLACEABLE BATTERY TRAY
The C9 amplifier contains a reliable power supply from 4x Sony VTC6 3000mAH 18560 Lithium batteries, with 8-12 mOhm low internal resistance and 30A maximum continuous discharge. Four batteries in series provide +/- 8.4V direct power. Dedicated power protection and management to ensure that all four batteries will be fully charged at the same pace. The C9 is compatible with QC3.9 and PD-compatible Fast Charging through the USB Type-C interface with an LED indicator to display charging and battery capacity status.
Additional information
| Colour | Black |
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Warranty
Backed with a 1-year Cayin Audio warranty
Delivery Info
Delivery Information
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