Cayin N3 Ultra

649 €

The Cayin N3 Ultra represents the next evolution in portable high-fidelity audio, masterfully blending the nostalgic warmth of vintage vacuum tubes with the precision of modern digital engineering. Building upon the legacy of the N3Pro, this Digital Audio Player (DAP) is designed for the audio purist. It strips away distractions to focus on a singular goal: providing an authentic, versatile, and emotionally engaging listening experience in a compact form factor.

Innovative sound adjustment and technological advances

The N3 Ultra allows users to switch between two tube timbres – Classic and Modern – available on both the headphone and line-level outputs, a significant advantage over the N3-Pro. There is now the option to control the balanced 4.4 output and also the 3.5 mm line output in tube mode, a function that was not available on the previous model.

In addition, the N3 Ultra achieves the same output power with the tube and transistor timbres, a milestone that represents the result of years of research and development.

Equipped with two AKM 4493S DAC chips in MONO mode for fully differential output and a JRC NJW1195A analog volume controller, the N3-Ultra provides a maximum output power of 600mW on the balanced 4.4mm headphone output.

Optimized user experience and longer battery life

The N3-Ultra, based on Android, offers an improved user experience through a 4.1-inch HD TFT LCD touchscreen and a new audio-only UI system. With a 4500mAh battery that supports QC3.0 fast charging, the player promises up to 12 hours of battery life via the 3.5mm headphone output in solid state mode and over 8 hours via the 4.4mm output in tube classic mode. Weighing only 200 grams and compact dimensions, the N3 Ultra is ideal for mobile use.

With the introduction of the N3 Ultra, Cayin continues its tradition of innovation in tube technology and offers users an unparalleled audiovisual experience. The combination of advanced technology, user-friendly operation and the unique sound quality that only tubes can provide positions the N3-Ultra as a standout product in Cayin's portfolio and reinforces the company's commitment to continuous improvement and audiophile excellence.

SPECIFICATIONS

DAC chipset	Dual AKM AK4493S (Mono Mode)
Tube complement	2 × Raytheon JAN6418 NOS vacuum tubes
Timbre modes	Classic Tube, Modern Tube, Solid-State
Operating system	Customized Android 8.1 (Audio-focused closed system)
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Display	4.1” IPS TFT Touchscreen
Display resolution	720 × 1280
RAM	3 GB
Internal storage	32 GB
MicroSD support	Up to 1 TB
Volume control	JRC NJW1195A 4-channel electronic volume
Headphone outputs	3.5 mm Single-Ended, 4.4 mm Balanced
Line outputs	3.5 mm Line Out, 4.4 mm Balanced Line Out
USB functions	USB DAC, USB Audio Output, USB Storage
Maximum PCM support	32-bit / 768 kHz
Maximum DSD support	Native DSD512
Output power (3.5 mm)	250 mW @ 32 Ω
Output power (4.4 mm Balanced)	600 mW @ 32 Ω
Frequency response	20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.2 dB to ±0.6 dB depending on mode)
THD+N	0.008% (Solid-State mode)
Signal-to-noise ratio	Up to 125 dB
Output impedance (3.5 mm)	< 0.8 Ω
Output impedance (4.4 mm)	< 1.5 Ω
Equalizer	10-band Parametric EQ
Battery capacity	4500 mAh
Battery life	Up to 11.8 hours
Fast charging	QC3.0 Quick Charge
Wireless connectivity	None (No Wi-Fi, No Bluetooth)
Dimensions (W × H × D)	70 × 135 × 18 mm
Weight	204 g