Is the Cayin C9 the ultimate portable headphone amplifier?

[@N02tradamus]

The internet is still waiting for the Chord TT2 and M-Scaler review .... :)

[@hegelbarreira]

I'm curious about this Audio Dream Diaboli. Seeing this video, wow that's very beautiful. This brand is very famous in Brazil.

[@Nephilim-81]

I’d love to have this. Something small to fully drive my HD 800’s without the use of a full, elaborate desktop system. Great job, Amos. As usual you are so wonderfully intelligent and informative. ;)

[@hockeyhelps3910]

I just bought it, it will basically drive my N8ii. However The N8 ii will source my new desktop setup using the I2S cable.

[@carlosalbertodasilva1202]

Already waiting for a review of Audio Dream Diaboli, as this things looks gorgeous. Having another player in this high end iem market is always welcome.

[@samuelezrag]

I think the battery is also known as 18650 battery.

[@RandomShites]

Audio Dream! Are we close from getting a review from their iem? =)

[@maroantohme]

Nice review, this AD IEM is very beautiful, will you review it?

[@AKL764]

Does the C9 pair well with the d8000 pro? Or would you say the d8000p needs a high quality desktop amp to shine?

[@Currawong]

It pairs very well. It also scales with whatever gear you have.

[@indrakumarc73]

Hope it does not generate any hiss on iems or headphones? Dead silent?

[@paulosegeorge2699]

Nice and detailed review, I am curious about the Nakamura Aclear porta NXT-2AK, is there anything currently available that can convert single ended signal to balanced output?

[@Currawong]

Not that I know of, unfortunately.

[@special_edition]

How does it compare to WooAudio WA8? Both are compact tube amps with WA8 comes with built in DAC while C9 comes with balanced output. Which one delivers more tube sound and which one is more "high end" in its sounds quality?

[@Currawong]

It has been a couple of years since I had the WA8 here, but I'd guess it'd be more tubey-sounding than the C9. It also has a DAC in it.

[@d120152625]

非常清楚的說明，讚 !

[@colingordon0986]

Would it work great with the Arya stealth and HE 100 v2 stealth? And would it be an upgrade over the Chord mojo 2 Thanks

[@Currawong]

I can't imagine it being an upgrade. A proper desktop amp might be an upgrade.

[@colingordon0986]

@@Currawongwhat would be a good tube amp that has usb and you use your headphones with and plug into a laptop if they have any

[@minhbu95]

Hi Currawong! I'm interest in the CFA Ara and I'm getting it soon! Planning to use the stock cable for a while and then get an upgraded cable. Do you recommend anything? Would love to have your suggestions, thanks so much in advance 🥰🥰

[@minhbu95]

I got a chance to listen to the Monarch MkII via a DX320 plugged into the Cayin C9. Wow, that was the most realistic sound I've ever heard.

[@jlittleton4241]

Do you think it will be a big improvement on sound from my Fiio M11 plus when stacked together running a iem(sony ier z1r)

[@Currawong]

I'd spend the money on a much better DAP, or a Mojo 2 or Hugo 2.

[@stephanvoirin1366]

Hi! Is there any portable DAC or DAP without any amp section to use with Cayin C9 amp? Thanks

[@Currawong]

Most DAPs have a line out socket or mode. Or there's Chord, where the distinction is irrelevant.

[@stephanvoirin1366]

@@Currawong thanks. I do understand for the line out or mode but I was wondering if there’s one device where the amp space and weight is saved for a smaller/lighter/cheaper model.

[@goldenstasgs]

Can the C9 drives the Susvara Unveiled 2024?

[@Currawong]

On spec, yes. Not sure how well though.

[@goldenstasgs]

Susvara Unveiled requires 2.5 watt per channel for 120 db based on my calculations for Sus Un 86 db sensitivity and impedance 45 ohms. C9 had 4watt per channel.

[@Currawong]

Don't forget to consider what impedance that 4W comes at. :)

[@goldenstasgs]

@@Currawong 32ohms c9 has. So in 45ohms in unvield it’s 2,7w. Thank you

[@goldenstasgs]

@@Currawong 4w in 32 ohms. Sus un has 45ohms. So it is 2,7 w from c9. Thank you

[@AhloiFTW]

Hello, Can i use cayin RU6 as a dac and connect it wo Cayin C9?

[@Currawong]

Yes.

[@DjVendetta]

How is the bass?

[@shadouxg7150]

I saw the XC right there

[@bak2mb]

Can the C9 drives the Susvara?

[@Currawong]

No.

[@colingordon0986]

I don’t think any portable amp can drive the Susvara! Gonna need a high powered desktop amp

[@bak2mb]

woo audio wa11 owners says it can drive the Sus😊 and are iFi Diablo owners....

[@matthewhilty4209]

Do you like it over the Hugo2 ?

[@InternetUser-d7s]

Hugo2 is dac/amp, different product. Tho C9 pairs beautifully with Hugo2.

[@bardrich2570]

waiting review chord tt2 & m scaler 😂

[@N02tradamus]

I didnt see this but was posting the same LOL

[@venomprimumitem2531]

In wich World is that Big Brick „Portable“ ? 😂 you must be a Bodybuilder to carry them with you It looks ugly too.