Cayin N6III

Third time's the charm for Cayin Audio with N6III. They've perfected the formula for the ideal Android 12 platform – one music player that truly will keep up with all your audio needs.

The trilogy continues with the C201 module built around eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips to yield neutral, high-resolution headphone playback, or E203 with the mighty ESS Technology ES9039Pro flagship for supreme detail and low-impedance flagship IEM driving power.

It goes onto Headfonia's Recommended Buys list. N6III's "very appealing sound signatures suit a wide range of IEMs and headphones" writes Headfonics. 

Twister6 praised it for filling the modular niche, with the "ability to order N6iii with either of the modules" being a rare one. That versatility was echoed by ichos-reviews in their assessment of C201.

Choose which module you'll start your N6III journey with here, and never fear about missing out. After all, you can continue to develop your collection with any of the new DAC/amp motherboards that are subsequently released. [See Product Desc. For Individual Module Info]

It's easy for another Cayin to follow in the footsteps of the N6II – the first interchangeable audio motherboard that contained the entire DAC and its corresponding analog audio circuit in one whole swappable module.

View all info on the stock C201 module – Eight Cirrus Logic CS43198s with precision analog volume control

View all info on the stock E203 module – One ESS Technology ES9039Pro with Class A/AB/Hyper mode discrete transistor output stage

First never follows, but in the case of N6III there's a strong foundation laid down by its groundbreaking mid-priced predecessor.

Never wanting for sound quality – even inspiring other manufacturers to produce their own copies – Cayin have taken steps forward to modernise the N6 modular concept with a Snapdragon 665, 6GB of RAM, an external long-range Wi-Fi antenna and a 50 per cent larger battery.

Modules can now also be changed without separate tools. Need we mention that the signal path is fully shielded from parasitic wireless interference housed in its own isolated aluminum chassis. N6III's build only increases the noise rejection immunity of modules that are each already top-notch audio performers in their own right.

View the futuristic N6III's respective C201 and E203 modules as well as all our other Cayin music players here, and our other DAPs here.