Cayin N8iii Flagship Digital Audio Player

The Cayin N8iii is a flagship portable digital audio player featuring advanced AKM DAC technology, sixth-generation KORG Nutube 6P1 vacuum tube amplification and a fully balanced discrete amplifier design. With selectable tube and solid-state sound signatures, multiple amplifier modes and powerful headphone outputs, the N8iii delivers a versatile high-end listening experience.

The Cayin N8iii combines flagship DAC performance, Nutube vacuum tube technology and powerful balanced amplification in a premium portable audio player designed for serious audiophiles.

Key Features

• 2 × AKM AK4191EQ digital modulators
• 4 × AKM AK4499EXEQ DAC chips
• Sixth-generation KORG Nutube 6P1 vacuum tubes
• Fully balanced 4-channel discrete amplifier
• Three timbre modes: Tube Classic, Tube Modern and Solid-State
• Three amplifier modes: Class A+, Class A and Class AB
• Up to 900mW single-ended output
• Up to 1,285mW balanced output in Hyper Mode
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor
• 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage
• Expandable microSD storage up to 2TB
• Android 12 operating system
• 6-inch Full HD+ touchscreen (2160 × 1080)
• PCM up to 32-bit/768kHz
• Native DSD playback up to DSD512
• DTA (Direct Transport Audio) technology
• Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi
• 13,500mAh battery
• USB PD 2.0 fast charging

Connectivity

• 3.5mm single-ended headphone output
• 4.4mm balanced headphone output
• 3.5mm single-ended line output
• 4.4mm balanced line output
• USB digital audio output
• S/PDIF digital output
• I²S digital output

Physical Specifications

• Chassis: 6063 Aluminium Alloy
• Dimensions: 157 × 88 × 25mm
• Weight: Approximately 580g
• Display: 6-inch touchscreen