Check out the latest firmware for N6:

【#CayinN6 Firmware 1.1 Update】
1. Make sure the battery level is more than 50%
2. Download the firmware from:
http://cn.cayin.cn/UploadFiles/2015-01/cay...BA%E4%BB%B6.rar
extract rar file and copy "n6.fw" to a FAT32 format TF card.
3. Switch off N6 and insert TF card.
4. Press "up" button and "on" button. Wait for the system to update automatically.
5. When the update is successful, N6 will auto restart. You can check your firmware version from "setting > about player > firmware version"
Delete "n6.fw" after updating the firmware.
Update music library after updating the firmware.

*PS: If the update is failed, please reformat the TF card again using normal process, do not choose quick format. Then download the firmware again as it could be the file is not complete or corrupted.
Then repeat the update process.

Can use on a PC laptop?

Yes! It can work as a dac/amp for Android phone, PC and Mac.
Driving power is great even for big cans like Sennheiser HD650 and low impedance IEMs.

look wise i prefer a&k or ibasso better ~ worry about the sound now

Very nice sound. I prefer this over ak120.

I've brief listen and look at a Cayin tube amplifier for stereo setup, it's beautiful, I think around 4K price. Is this brand free of snake oil? Is the technology mature yet?

This post has been edited by wim1983: May 9 2015, 04:31 PM

Actually Cayin is a very established brand in China, with around 20 years experience in the HiFi business. Older than any other China brand that we know of such as Fiio, iBasso, and HiFiMan.
Their core business is in HiFi, selling speakers, tube amplifiers and so on. Their products are not only covering China market, also to the overseas market especially Europe.
I have been to their factory before, very impressive.

I have problem playing DSD iso. It say error.

Cayin N6 is not so stable in playing ISO. Some files will encounter error and sometimes it makes the N6 hang.
Better play DSF or DFF files.

ok got it

Cayin firmware 3.0

It's ready for update

Truly impressed with the N6 when paired with my HD650 without amp. Sound stage is fantastic - High freq is airy, that type of sound that I always love to hear. And low freq is deep and controlled.

So far I only found 2 problems with this player;

(1) The Price - Major issue, until I cannot afford it
(2) The looks - Minor issue, this price should have more prestige design that give the sense of class. If designer lazy to design, then should keep it simple, but elegant.

Summary - High quality DAP for headphone. But only for those that can afford

How much is HD650?

Much cheaper than Cayin N6

I thought hd650 is almost 2k?

I thought hd650 is almost 2k?

Now you can design your own theme for N6:

Cayin N6 Theme DIY Tools
http://en.cayin.cn/news_view.asp?id=796

HD650 is like RM1400-1500. Not really close to 2k

It's not considered high price in the DAP market actually especially with such performance and sound quality. Just look at AK240, that is something that not everyone can own.